Dominica

We took a hike to Sari Sari Falls and it was amazing! The hike to get there is rather vigorous, but well worth it. The scenery along the way is incredible and the Fall is breathtaking. On Christmas day, the water in the pool beneath the fall was warm enough to swim in comfortably and as clear as if it came out of an evian bottle.

Make sure to visit the black sand beaches too!

I grew up on this island. I loved every moment of it. Even if there is a struggling economy, I would go back in a heartbeat. It is definitely the nature isle of the caribbean.

It really is. less touristy, more friendly, clean and beautiful.
A true Island atmosphere, and the people were amazing.

Last time i went, the poverty level was enormous, (32% were unemployed) and you would think that would make it kind of scary (rich americans, poverty stricken island?) but it wasn’t at all. The people were honest, hard working and just genuinely good people.

now, add that to the beauty of the island, and the richness in culture?

amazing place.

and make sure to drop alot of cash there, the economy needs it!

It really is one of the most gorgeous places I have ever visited. And very untouristy…no shops, no chain stores…the way life should be! We rented a place in Calibishie and rented a car and went all over the place. I can’t wait to go back!

One of the most beautiful places in the world…

You will love Dominica if you are into nature. Not very “touristy.”

We took several trips to the surrounding islands, including Dominica… Very green, and somewhat smaller than Antigua!

At our stop in Dominica, we decided to hike up to Middleham Falls. It was a pretty challenging hike, but not impossible. We climbed up and up and up… over paths made of twisted root lattices, crossing over streams, hanging onto vines and rocks. It was very humid, and finally we arrived at the falls, hot, drenched in sweat… we peeled off our hiking gear, and scrambled down the mossy rocks to the icy pool at the bottom. Swimming under the thunderous pounding waterfall, everything is misty and rainbows are shimmering all around, I’ve never felt more alive or more refreshed.

Eventually we had to leave, but on our way back we stopped at a local mountaintop inn, where locals served delicious juice and we played with some friendly dogs, and saw a hummingbird…

Dominica is untamed, fresh, and full of life. A different island for the traveller who wants more than just beaches!

Best holiday I’ve ever had. Ever. I climbed mountains, and bathed in rivers, and stood under waterfalls, and soaked in hot pools, and lounged in mud baths and saw dolphins and drank from clear sparkling streams, and had a fabulous time from start to finish. Wonderful.

In less than a fortnight, I will be chilling in the beautiful island of Dominica. Things to look forward to: whale watching, mud baths, rum punch, a walking tour of Roseau, a visit to Carib Territory, and a long tough hike up to the Boiling Lake. All less than 2 weeks away. It’s going to be fantastic!