Dominica Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island sovereign state in the Caribbean Sea
About Dominica
Administrative divisions. 10 parishes: Saint Andrew, Saint David, Saint George, Saint John, Saint Joseph, Saint Luke, Saint Mark, Saint Patrick, Saint Paul, Saint Peter. Tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds; heavy rainfall. Flash floods are a constant threat; destructive hurricanes can be expected during the late summer months and well into the fall. Rugged mountains of volcanic origin.Highest pointMorne Diablotin 1,447 m Dominica was the last of the Caribbean islands to be colonized by Europeans, due chiefly to the fierce resistance of the native Kalinago people (called "Caribs" by Europeans). France ceded possession to Great Britain in 1763, which made the island a colony in 1805. In 1980, two years after independence, Dominica's fortunes improved when a corrupt and tyrannical a
Top Attractions in Dominica
Explore the best things to see and do in Dominica:
- ★JC Ocean Adventures
- ★Middle Ham Falls
- ★The Kalinago Barana Autê
- ★Valley of Desolation/ Boiling Lake
Where to Eat in Dominica
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Black Boys Bar
Where to Stay in Dominica
- 🏨'3 Rivers Eco Lodge'
- 🏨'BareFoot Travel'
- 🏨'Beau Rive'
- 🏨'Jungle Bay Resort & Spa'
- 🏨Manicou River Eco Resort
- 🏨'Papillote'
Dominica Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 16 sections including: