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The Facts For Your Dominica Vacation
At 26 million years young, Dominica is the newest Caribbean island. Dominica vacation guests find that Erosion has yet to take its toll on the island, and young rainforests are still growing.
Even the most intrepid Dominica travel guests will appreciate the sights of island. The island's most popular activities are nature-oriented, from hiking to whale watching. Dominica is the largest and most mountainous of the Windward Islands. Even so, Dominica vacation guests find it is not very large, and is wedged between the French Caribbean territories of Martinique and Guadeloupe.
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Getting To Your Dominica Vacation Dominica travel visitors usually arrive by air at Melville Hall Airport or Cane Field Airport. Neither handle direct flights from North America or Europe. Dominica vacation guests find that several different regional and international airlines offer service to Dominica, most often connecting via San Juan (Puerto Rico) or other major Caribbean airports. Melville Hall Airport, the larger of the two, is on the northeastern coast of the island. The newer (and smaller) Cane Field Airport is about 15 minutes north of Roseau. A great deal of the central region of the island is forest reserve, so any drive across the center of the island is scenic and naturally beautiful, but Dominica vacation guests find taxi prices can be steep here. Please negotiate the taxi fare before departing to your Dominica hotel. Boats sail to Dominica from Martinique and Guadeloupe, and car ferries sail from Pointe-à-Pitre five to seven times a week to accomodate Dominica travel visitors. Entry Requirements All Dominica travel visitors to Dominica, including those from within the Caribbean, must have a valid passport and an ongoing or return ticket.
Dominica Weather Dominica Travel guests find that temperatures drop sharply as evening approaches, especially in more elevated areas. Most of the island's 78 inches of annual precipitation falls during the rainy season from June to October. Hurricane Season lasts from June 1 to November 1, and although Dominica has had its share of storms, advance warnings get all Dominica vacation guests out of the country in time. Hurricanes are one of the most predictable natural phenomenon, and thus pose little threat to Dominica travel visitors. Average temperatures range from 71 to 82 degrees in January, and from 76 to 86 degrees in July (all in degrees Fahrenheit). Geography Dominica vacation guests find the island is a nature lovers' haven, with diverse natural formations and lush vegetation. A thick rain forest and high mountains cover this Caribbean island. The highest point on Dominica is 4,747 feet (1,424 meters) above sea level on Morne Diablotin. Dominica travel visitors see that Dominica is easily the most untouched and rugged island of the Caribbean. And despite mediocre Dominica beaches, you may still find yourself swimming in clear lakes and rivers, near waterfalls, and in hot springs.
Crime is rare in Dominica, but Dominica vacation guests should follow basic safety precautions such as traveling in groups. Roads are difficult to navigate in Dominica, and it is easy to get lost in the wilderness; most Dominica travel visitors hire a local guide and keep maps handy. Water is potable from taps, as well as from springs and lakes in the high mountains. People Rural life is the way of life here. Caribs, the native people of the Caribbean, live together on the island and make baskets, a popular souvenir for many Dominica vacation guests. Conservative and religious, locals frown upon revealing clothing that seems mainstream to many Westerners, so be sure to bring casual and light, but covering, clothing.
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