Few places on earth exude eternal beauty like Dominica, located in the Eastern Caribbean; the island embraces a sense of serene, ageless beauty. It's a place where man and nature live in harmony, above and below the surrounding sea. You’ll remember the small coastal towns; the rugged mountains of the interior; the generosity of the people, and blessed with fertile soil and abundant seas, you’ll remember the quiet confidence of and island that can feed itself. The island is ideal for well-traveled couples, young adventurers, professionals looking to unwind and everyone who travels with a passion not just to see things, but to make discoveries.

Throughout its history, the fertile land of Dominica has attracted settlers and colonizers and has been the subject of the military and often bloody squabbles of European powers. At the time of Columbus’s visit in November 1493, the island was a stronghold of the Caribs from South America who were driving out the Arawaks. Eventually, after changing many hands, Dominica became an English territory.

The island gained full independence from Britain on November 3, 1978.

Dominica provides ample hiking opportunities for the outdoorsy visitor. Let the path to adventure feel your footsteps. Whether you're an experienced explorer or a novice adventurer, Dominica has a trail waiting for you to discover. Trailheads are found throughout the forest reserves, national parks and island resorts. These pathways provide you with a tour of the lush, green rainforests and some trails lead to romantic waterfalls with excellent swimming and photo opportunities.

The country is fantasy island of rainforest greenery and ‘bloomery’, nestling alongside rugged mountain peaks. Everyday is an excursion to new heights of enjoyment.  Dominica is one of the jost beautiful islands whose beauty is only enhanced when it rains. For the romantics, there are spectacular sunsets, soft, misty mornings in the mountains with magnificent rainbows, and the natural symphony of the forests’ songs.    

Mountain biking and kayaking excursions showcase a picturesque slice of Dominica jost of you do not get to see. You could spend a month in Dominica and not see or do everything.

Of course, the beaches that stretch for miles is another reason to visit the island.