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SIZE: 29 miles x 16 miles CURRENCY: East Caribbean dollar POPULATION: 72,660 (2009) MAIN CITY: Roseau LOCAL BEER: Kabuli DISH OF THE DAY: Mahi mahi with plantain, rice, beans and vegetables
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ush rainforests, rugged mountains, cascading
waterfalls, rushing rivers, hot springs and one of the world’s biggest boiling lakes – no wonder Dominica is branded as the Nature Island of the Caribbean. Dominica (pronounced Dom-in ee-ka) is the perfect destination for outdoor holiday lovers. It offers a selection of eco-friendly properties to stay and is a haven for hikers of all levels, with walking routes from 10 minutes to seven hours long. The Nature Island offers the most diverse range of fl ora and fauna in the whole of the Caribbean – more than
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What’s hot! A new ferry makes island hopping between Dominica, St. Lucia, Guadeloupe and Martinique so easy!
ISLAND HIGHLIGHT Dominica is the whale watching capital of the Caribbean: its warm waters attract 22 species of whale and dolphin year-round and spotting excursions promise a high success rate.
Caribbean Challenge: Work is well underway on the Waitukubuli National Trail, the first long-distance walking trail in the Caribbean, which will run for 115 miles south to north.
160 bird species have been sighted! Underwater it boasts a fascinating diving experience too, with steep drop-off walls, thriving reefs of beautifully coloured coral, some spectacular craters and Dominica’s very own Champagne snorkelling. Dominica’s unparalleled beauty made it the perfect backdrop for Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man’s Chest fi lm.
A world leader in sustainable
tourism, Dominica is the only Caribbean island with a population of indigenous Carib Indians. Known locally as Kalinago, most of them live on a 3,700-acre reservation area on the eastern side of the island and their culture is prominently showcased in the World Creole Music Festival, which takes place in Dominica every year in October.
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“If you love nature, you will adore Dominica. A mountainous landscape, covered in vast swathes of lush rainforest, conceals scores of rivers, waterfalls, hot springs and crater lakes. Off the beaten track and perfect for hikers, scuba divers and culture vultures, Dominica is an organic island of discovery, adventure and vitality.” Paul Crask, writer and Bradt Travel Guides author
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ISLAND HIGHLIGHT The Southwest region is home to the UNESCO Jaragua-Bahoruco-Enriquillo Biosphere Reserve. A testament to the country’s natural diversity, travellers will be welcomed by virgin beaches, desert climates, cloud forests, pine forests, secluded waterfalls, Taino drawings and exotic fauna.
Caribbean Challenge: Discover genuine Dominican products; go directly to the source. Hike the picturesque coffee and cocoa trails in our central mountains.
INSIDER TIP “The Dominican Republic has gone straight into my list of favourite places - and that’s without going anywhere near its famous beaches: white-water rafting in the mountains, horse-riding to a waterfall, dancing merengue until late at a carwash (!)” Kieran Meeke, journalist National Geographic
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SIZE: 18,704 square miles CURRENCY: Dominican peso POPULATION: 9.3 million LANGUAGE: Spanish MAIN CITY: Santo Domingo LOCAL BEER: Presidente DISH OF THE DAY: ‘La Bandera’ - stewed meat, rice and beans
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The Dominican Republic is an inspiring land of diversity.
The diversity of our people, culture, cuisine and music is projected upon the most varied landscape in the Caribbean region. From more than 400 kilometres of tropical shoreline, to the Caribbean’s highest peak in the Dominican Alps, to cactus-studded deserts and the colonial streets of our capital, the Dominican Republic will challenge any stereotype of how you think the Caribbean should be. Dominican Republic tourism is as diverse as its terrain. We are an island nation that consistently
exceeds the holiday dreams of those seeking sophisticated luxury, eco-adventure, family fun, romantic escapes or just simple days on lazy white sand beaches. Designer golf courses, off-the- map escapes, unforgettable excursions and exotic nightlife make for the Caribbean’s most diverse to-do list.
The Dominican Republic is well-known for its quintessential
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tropical beaches. But visitors who unearth the history of the fi rst European city of the New World, savour the taste of unique Dominican produce, dance to the swift beats of the country’s distinct Latin sounds, witness the country’s impossible natural contrasts, and feel the warmth of the Dominican people, are the visitors who become repeat clients for a lifetime.
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