Dominica’s wild southeastern coast features some of the island’s nicest beaches, while the inland sports some truly marvellous waterfalls. Add to that some great accommodation options in beautiful surroundings, and you’ve got plenty of reasons to explore this part of the island for a couple of days. Here are my suggestions of the top sights…
Hiking to Wavine Cyrique Waterfall on Dominica – What You Need to Know
I’m calling it: Wavine Cyrique is my favourite waterfall on Dominica – and that means some tough competition. Why would I pick this one above taller and arguably more impressive cascades like Middleham Falls or Victoria Falls? Well, in this case, location is key: Wavine Cyrique falls freely down a sheer cliff into the waves…
The Emerald Pool, Morne Trois Pitons Mountain and Other Great Destinations in Central Dominica
There’s no denying that many of Dominica’s fantastic natural attractions are located close to the coast (and I’m not only talking about the beautiful beaches here). Still, some of the most fascinating destinations can be found in the island’s mountainous interior. The tiny hamlet of Pont Cassé in the centre of the island is a…
Hiking to Jacko Steps – A Poignant Reminder of Dominica’s Colonial Past
Like a lot of Caribbean Islands, Dominica has a grim history of slavery, but also bears testimony to oppressed people’s constant struggle for liberty. Jacko Flats near Pont Cassé marks the location of a camp formed by maroons (escaped slaves) who for decades successfully fought against slavers and the colonial administration by employing guerilla-style tactics….
The 5 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Dominica
Dominica truly is a natural paradise – apart from stretches of pristine jungle, mystical mountain lakes and wild beaches, an incredible amount of wonderful waterfalls can be found all over the island. It is said that there are 365 big and small rivers on Dominica – one for every day of the year. So no…
Freshwater Lake, Boeri Lake and Middleham Falls – Three Fantastic Hikes in Central Dominica
In case you were wondering: Dominica’s does not only have Boiling Lakes. As a matter of fact, Freshwater and Boeri Lake in Morne Trois Pitons National Park are utterly beautiful and make for another great day trip into the Park. While the former is Dominica’s largest lake, visiting the latter leads you deeper into the…
Everything You Need to Know About Hiking to Boiling Lake and the Valley of Desolation on Dominica
Dominica has so many amazing natural attractions that it’s hard to fit all of them into your itinerary – especially if you don’t have a lot of time to spare. The fantastic hike to the Boiling Lake is the one thing you definitely shouldn’t miss while on the island. The lake itself certainly is a…
The Best Things to Do in Trafalgar, Wotten Waven and Morne Trois Pitons National Park, Dominica
Morne Trois Pitons National Park was hands down our favourite place on Dominica. It’s home to the most spectacular natural attractions on an island full of natural attractions. Among them are the spectacular Boiling Lake and Valley of Desolation, the pretty Freshwater and Boeri Lakes, as well as some amazing Waterfalls and mountain peaks. The…
Visiting the Caribbean Carnival in Dominica – What You Need to Know
Last updated in August 2024 It’s hard to imagine a better celebration than a Caribbean Carnival. As they usually draw from a complex mixture of differing influences – from African and European traditions to indigenous customs – they are fascinating from a cultural viewpoint; but more importantly they are incredibly entertaining parties. Dominica’s Carnival, also…
What You Need to Know About Hiking Part of Dominica’s Waitukubuli Trail from Scott’s Head to Soufrière
Apart from the Hike to Boiling Lake, the Waitukubuli Trail probably is Dominica’s best-known hiking-trail. Named after the Kalinago term for Dominica, it traverses the entire island and, being divided into 14 segments, takes two weeks to complete in its entirety. Given Dominica’s general beauty, I can only imagine that hiking the complete trail is…