SaleS Manual

Dominica
Sales Manual
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www.DiscoverDominica.com
Contents
Introduction
General Information
3 At a Glance
4 The History
4 Getting Here
6 Visitor Information
RICH HERITAGE & CULTURE
8 Major Festivals & Special Events
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MAIN ACTIVITIES
10 Roseau – Capital
18 The Roseau Valley
20 South & South-West
21 South-East Coast
22 Carib Territory &
Central Forest Reserve
23 Morne Trois Pitons National Park
& Heritage Site
25 North-East & North Coast
LAND ACTIVITES
16 Biking / Dining
29 Hiking and Adventure /
Nightlife
30 Shopping / Spa
31 Turtle Watching
List Of Service Providers
21 Tour Operators from UK
22 Tour Operators from Germany
24 Local Ground Handlers /
Operators
25Accommodation
25 Car Rentals & Airlines
26 Water Sports
Introduction
Dominica (pronounced Dom-in-ee-ka) is an
independent nation, and a member of the
British Commonwealth. The island is known
officially as the Commonwealth of Dominica.
This Sales Manual is a compilation of
information on vital aspects of the tourism
industry in the Nature Island of Dominica.
It is intended for use by professionals and
others involved in the business of selling
Dominica in the market place.
As we continue our partnership with you,
our cherished partners, please help us in our
efforts to make Dominica more well known
among your clients and those wanting
information on our beautiful island.
At a Glance
Location/Topography
Located in the centre of the Caribbean
chain of islands; 15.30 W Latitude and
61.20 N Longitude, north of Martinique
and south of Guadeloupe
Size
29 miles (46.7 km) long and 16 miles
(25.7 km) wide, with an area of 289 sq
miles (749 sq km)
Climate
Due to Dominica’s topography and
vegetation, the climate and temperature
vary dependent upon the season, or
one’s location/altitude on the island.
Generally, temperatures can vary as much
as 10º-33ºC (50º-92ºF) from the mountain
slopes at night to the coastline at midday.
Dominica’s rainfall patterns vary as well,
depending on where one is on the island.
Rainfall in the interior can be as high as
300 inches per year with the wettest
months being July to November, and the
driest February to May.
Time Zone
Atlantic Standard Time Zone, one hour
ahead of Eastern Standard Time.
Capital
Roseau (pronounced rose-oh)
Other Main Towns and Villages
Portsmouth, the second town, situated
on the north-west coast. Other important
towns and communities include the Carib
Territory, Marigot and Grand Bay.
Official Language
English is the official language, but
Creole, a French-based patois, is widely
spoken by residents.
Clientele
Dominica is for hiking enthusiasts, those
seeking adventure, culture, nature, diving
and who want to go off the beaten track.
Main Activities
A number of nature-oriented activities are
offered on the island, including hiking,
scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking,
bird watching, river bathing, whale
watching, jeep safari tours, and activities
in adventure parks.
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The
History
At the centre of the arc of the
Caribbean archipelago, Dominica
rises dramatically to almost 5,000
feet above sea level and hosts
eight types of vegetation.
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Wedged between the two French territories
of Martinique and Guadeloupe, Dominica,
which gained its independence from Britain
on November 3, 1978, is a republic within the
British Commonwealth.
The island was first settled by the Arawaks in
3,000 BC and later by the Kalinago or Caribs.
With Dominica’s highest mountain rising
to 4,747 ft/1,447 km, one can understand
why the Caribs called her “Waitukubuli”,
meaning “tall is her body”. Christopher
Columbus renamed her on November 3,
1493, having sighted Dominica on a Sunday
on his second voyage to the Caribbean. Up
until the early 1700s the Caribs managed
to keep colonialism at bay, until finally the
French took control in 1720. From 1720 to
1805, Dominica changed hands several times
between the British and the French until it
was finally ceded to the British in 1805.
Dominica’s population of 70,000 is mainly
of African descent with a small percentage
of inhabitants of European descent.
Approximately 3,500 descendants of the
Caribs live in an area reserved for them,
known as the Carib Territory, on the northeastern coast of the island.
Getting
Here
Arriving by Air
is the beginning of the adventure. Dominica
has two airports; Canefield Airport just 5
miles (8 kilometres) north of Roseau is a short
airstrip that accommodates small planes with
up to 19 seats.
Melville Hall Airport is in the northeast of the
island, 36 miles (58 kilometres) from Roseau,
and is approximately one hour and 20
minutes drive from the centre of the island.
As Dominica does not have an international
airport, there are no non-stop flights from the
US mainland or Europe. American Eagle and
Liat have direct daily flights from Puerto Rico
to Dominica.
American Eagle
800.433.7300
www.aa.com
LIAT 767.448 3980
767.445.7242
www.liatairline.com
Connections from major international
gateways are readily available from nearby
regional hubs such as Antigua, Barbados, St.
Lucia, Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Puerto
Rico. These hubs are served by international
carriers including Air Canada, American
Airlines,
British
Airways,
Continental,
Lufthansa, Air Jamaica, Jetblue, US Airways
and Virgin Atlantic.
Airports
Airport Code and distance from Roseau, the
capital city:
Melville Hall Airport (DOM)
approximately 1 hour 20 minutes from Roseau
Canefield Airport (DCF)
approximately 15 minutes from Roseau
Sea Ports
The following is a list of designated sea ports
where vessels may be entered and cleared:
Roseau on the south west coast (the capital)
Portsmouth on the north west coast
Anse de Mai on the north east coast
Woodbridge Bay
Mooring craft in what is designated a marine
reserve or protected area is prohibited.
The Scott’s Head/Soufrière Bay area in the
south‑west of the island is a marine reserve
and is off limits for mooring of yachts and
vessels. A special permit must be obtained
for movement of craft from one location to
the other.
Arriving by Sea
Passengers can get to and from the
neighbouring islands of Guadeloupe,
Martinique, St. Lucia and Marie Galante by
ferry. Contact information for ferry service is:
SAS L’Express des Iles
Tel: 767-448-2181
Fax: 767-448-5787
Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line,
Princess Cruises, Seaborne Cruise Line, Star
Clipper, Windjammer and Barefoot Cruises,
among others, all call in at Dominica. The
main cruise ship berth is in Roseau on the
Dame M.E. Charles Boulevard. Some lines
also call at Woodbridge Bay, just north of
Roseau, and at the Cabrits Cruise Ship berth
in Portsmouth.
Dominica does not have a yacht marina at
the moment, however, there are several
calm anchorages along the western coast
of the island that are ideally suited for the
yachtsman. In some areas, moorings have
been laid as dropping anchor off the coast
is not encouraged. The main areas for yachts
are Prince Rupert Bay in Portsmouth, Castle
Comfort just outside of Roseau and at Mero,
12 miles north of Roseau.
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Visitor
Information
Animals
Animals may enter if accompanied by a
valid veterinary health certificate plus an
importation permit from the Veterinary
Officer of the Ministry of Agriculture at the
Botanical Gardens, Roseau. Check with
the office for current regulations. For more
information call the Veterinary Department at
Tel: 767.266.3824
Churches
There is a good representation of religious
denominations in most towns and villages,
however, the predominant religion is Roman
Catholic. Check with your hotel front desk for
times of services.
Climate
Average daytime temperatures
from 75º to 85ºF (24º-29ºC) with
temperatures in the mountains. Dry
is January to April. Rainy season is
October.
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Entry Requirements
For a current list of nationalities
requiring an entry visa, visit
www DiscoverDominica.com.
US nationals require a valid passport. A
birth certificate with a raised seal and a valid
driver’s licence is no longer sufficient to reenter the US. French nationals may visit for
up to two weeks with ID cards. A return or
onward ticket is required from all visitors.
Departure Tax
Non-national – EC$59/US$22
Caricom Nationals – EC$45/US$18
Departure tax is payable in cash only. Children
under 12 are exempt.
Banking Hours
Mondays to Thursdays
8am-2pm and
Fridays 8am-4pm
ATM machines are available 24/7.
range
cooler
season
July to
Clothing
Lightweight, casual clothing is the best
throughout the year, with a light sweater
for the cooler evenings in the mountains.
Swimwear is not acceptable on the streets.
Hiking boots and raincoats are recommended
for hikes through the rainforests.
Communications
Direct dial service is available. Telephone,
cell phone, email, telegram, telefax, data
services, radio, television and amateur radio
services are available. Payphones appear
at intervals along the roads throughout the
island.
Credit Cards
Major credit cards and travellers cheques are
accepted by most hotels, restaurants, large
supermarkets, car rental agencies and tour
operators.
Currency Exchange
Local currency is the Eastern Caribbean
dollar (EC$2.67 = US$1), but US dollars are
accepted islandwide. The rate of exchange
at most local businesses is EC$2.60. You are
advised to exchange your currency at the
banks, for the most favourable exchange
rates.
Hospitals and Medical Facilities
Health centres are located all around the
island. The following is a list of hospitals:
Hospitals:
Princess Margaret
Hospital (Roseau)
767.448.2231
Portsmouth Hospital
767.445.5237
Marigot Hospital
767.445.7091
Getting Married
Either party should be on the island two days
prior to application. Requirements: proof
of citizenship (passport or birth certificate);
proof of divorce, if applicable; copy of death
certificate, if widow or widower. A licence
fee of US$12 must be paid on submission of
above listed documents. Contact your hotel
of choice or the Dominica Tourist Office for
more details.
Contact your hotel of choice, the Discover
Dominica Authority (info below) or the
Ministry of Community Development for
more details.
Contact number: 266.3250/ 266.3207
Website: www.dominica.gov
Email: [email protected]
Emergency numbers:
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Fire/Police/Ambulance999
Crisis Hotline
800.HELP (4357)
Commonwealth of
Dominica Police Force
767.448.2222
Dominica Fire &
Ambulance Service
767.448.2889
Disaster/Emergency
Management Office
767.447.5555
Driving
Driving is on the left side of the road. The
speed limit in Roseau and other villages
is 20 mph (32 kph). There is no speed limit
outside the towns, unless otherwise stated.
Several car rental companies are available on
the island, with locations at airports. The cost
of a visitor driver’s permit is EC$30 (US$12).
Driving permits can be obtained from Car
Rental companies or the Traffic Department
on High Street (767.448.2222).
Electrical System
220/240 volts, 50 cycles. A transformer is
required for American appliances. Outlets
are square three-prong. Adapters may be
needed.
Tipping
Most hotels have a 10% service charge
which is included in the bill. Tipping for
special services is by choice.
Rich Heritage
and
Culture
Dominica’s contemporary culture
is a concoction of leftovers from
the traditions of the Caribs; the
colonialising appetite of the Spanish,
British and French; and the servitude
of the African slaves.
while most of the other communities speak
Kweyol extensively. Kokoy is a mélange of
the cockney of colonial English settlers and
derivatives of West African languages.
When foreign musical genres were
threatening a stranglehold on the youth, they
created their own counters: Cadence‑lypso
and Bouyon. While pop music still plays
frequently on local radio stations, calypso,
reggae and zouk are most popular, each with
its own indigenous trace.
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While the general cultural fabric is
multifaceted, there are core values, attributes
and practices that assume pre-eminence. The
love of nature is perhaps most conspicuous.
Apart from designating large swaths of the
country as protected areas, Dominicans often
grow trees and flowers in their backyard and
many rural homes sport exotically manicured
hedges. Picnics to the numerous rivers,
springs and waterfalls are commonplace.
Carnival, DOMFESTA and Independence
celebrations keep traditional cultural
expressions
dynamic;
and
year-long
village feasts reinforce the peculiarities of
community lifestyles and heritage. Language
is also a key element of Dominica’s national
identity. English is the official language, but
the north-eastern villages of Marigot and
Wesley have a distinct dialect called Kokoy,
Major festivals and
special events in Dominica
February – March
Dominica hosts major festivals throughout
the year that provide a series of exciting
activities. The year begins with the Carnival
celebrations, dubbed “The Real Mas” for its
originality, spontaneity and strong traditions
of masquerade costumes. Leading up to the
grand finale which normally falls in February or
early March, calypso groups organise weekly
soirées known throughout the Caribbean
as Tents, which feature the performances of
current calypso hits.
The climaxing week of Carnival presents a
packed itinerary. A show is staged almost
every day, whether it’s the National Queen
Show, the Teenage Pageant, the Junior
Calypso Monarch, the Soca Fest or the
National Calypso Finals. Carnival street bands
also prepare for the two days of bacchanal by
organising private fetes. The Lenten season
which follows is quiet.
April – June
The Dominica Festival of Creative Arts
(DOMFESTA) which runs from April to June
showcases theatrical and dance performances,
concerts, and artistic workshops. May is the
period of Hike Fest, which is also celebrated
as Tourism Awareness Month, a time for
locals and visitors to explore the island.
During the month, special attention is paid
to the tourism industry. New to the festival
calendar is Jazz n’ Creole, a musical event
that has included acts like Arturo Tapin and
Barbara Cadet.
July
The Dominica Watersports Association
(DWA) holds its annual Dive Fest at the
beginning of July. The event provides
special dive packages, whale‑watching
deals, snorkelling picnics, canoe racing, and
educational marine tours.
August
In the first week of August, the National
Cultural Council and the Cultural Division
organise a sequence of events to
commemorate Emancipation Day, which is
celebrated on the first Monday in August.
The weekend after Emancipation, Dominica
hosts the Nature Island Literary Festival,
which consists of workshops on arts like
poetry, book illustration and fiction.
October
National Independence celebrations include
Creole Week, which starts with Heritage Day
and ends with Creole Day. During this time,
traditional wear is used, creole food is served
everywhere and vendors islandwide display
their produce on Market Day while dressed
in traditional wear.
Creole in the Park is a showcase of Creole
culture and music which takes place daily at
the Botanical Gardens, beginning at noon.
This is perfect for the entire family. The event
features cultural entertainment with live
music from local and regional artists, local
Creole food and handmade craft from the
region. This event precedes the World Creole
Music Festival (WCMF) – Monday-Thursday
of the last week in October.
WCMF is a weekend of global Creole music
held annually at the end of October. As many
as five popular bands from different countries
perform each night, from the early evening
until the twilight of dawn. The WCMF blends
with the island’s Independence celebrations
during the last weekend in October.
November – December
Dominica commemorates its Independence
on November 3 with a month of traditional
cultural activities preceding that date.
When Independence celebrations fold,
the Christmas season unfolds. As a
predominantly Catholic nation, the island
celebrates Christmas both religiously and
secularly with choral performances, traditional
gift‑shopping, fetes and traditional rites.
Throughout the year, villages remember
patron saints by holding feasts. These are
usually marked by community shows and
competitions. The most popular are Fete
Isidore held in Grand Bay and San Sauveur in
May or June, and St. Peter’s Feast organised by
villages along the west coast in June and July.
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Dominica
Main Activities
Although Dominica is small, due to its
mountainous terrain one has to compensate
for the twists and turns and ups and downs in
all the roads, which can very easily double the
time it takes to get from one point to another
when looking at a map.
Exploring Dominica’s Natural Attractions
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As the island hosts such an astounding
variety and quantity of flora and fauna, the
final destination of a day’s adventure – the
waterfalls, lakes, rivers, black sand beaches –
are just excuses for seeing Dominica’s beauty.
It is not what one sees when one gets to a
particular site, but all the things that one can
experience and discover on the way there.
Hikers can find just about any level of trail.
Athletes will discover terrain to push their
limits. Birders will not take a step without their
binoculars at hand. The divers will log every
rare creature they had not seen anywhere
before and frankly, the majesty and beauty of
the ocean’s peaceful and graceful beasts will
awe anyone going whale-watching.
Many sites are secluded, off the beaten path,
and can be difficult to find. If you decide to
rent a car or jeep and explore on your own,
it is wise to ask questions before departing.
Car rental companies, who collect clients just
about anywhere, are usually very helpful with
pointing you in the right direction. Most of
them will pick up the car at the airport or any
other designated point.
Driving is on the left in Dominica, and the
roads are narrow and winding, so exercise
caution when driving.
There are several reputable companies and
certified guides who do an excellent job;
guides are recommended for most of the
hiking trails. Plan on at least eight hours to see
the main attractions, but ideally one needs a
minimum of five days to even begin to fully
experience the island, especially if some
serious hiking is part of the itinerary. Existing
trails range from easy-going to arduous. To
make the most of an excursion, wear sturdy
hiking boots, insect repellent, carry a change
of clothes (kept dry) and use a guide.
Some of Dominica’s sites require the visitor
to purchase a site pass or pay a user fee. It
is usually possible to purchase these at the
entrance to the site or purchase passes prior
to setting off on a journey, from a number of
local vendors around the country. A site pass
costs of US$5 and a week pass of US$12.
Some tour operators choose to include these
in the price of the excursions and take care of
this detail for their client.
The following are short descriptions of
popular places to visit in Dominica listed in
geographical sections for easy reference.
Roseau
Although it is one of the smallest towns
in the Caribbean, Roseau has the highest
concentration of inhabitants living within the
city. In spite of this, it retains its sleepy nature
as businesses close up shop by 4 o’clock and
the nostalgia of the creole architecture, open
market place and historic plaza transports
one back in time.
Although Roseau can be covered in less than
40 minutes on foot, a leisurely stroll on the
bay front and along the river and up through
the Botanical gardens is truly rewarding.
The cathedral and neighbouring churches
strategically situated at the top of the hill
further demonstrate the large complement of
historic architectural treasures in Roseau: the
quaint Creole and French restaurants, cafes,
bars and snackettes.
Trafalgar Falls
Up ahead from the village of Trafalgar,
the mist rises from two white creases in
the mountains. These are the twin falls of
Trafalgar. Guides are usually available as
this is undoubtedly one of the most popular
sites in Dominica. It is an easy walk to see the
falls but to bathe in one of the pools, a bit of
climbing is required.
All Saints University School of Medicine
opened in 2006. The School is chartered
and recognised by the Government of the
Commonwealth of Dominica. The University
is authorised to confer the M.D. degree upon
students’ successful graduation. The current
structure, located in Roseau, is a temporary
site, with permanent structures to be built in
Grand Bay within the next three years.
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The Roseau Valley
Sulphur Springs at Wotten Waven,
Middleham Falls, and Fresh Water and
Boeri Lakes
Five miles out of Roseau is the quaint and quiet
village of Wotten Waven. There are a series
of hot volcanic springs that sporadically emit
gases. A new phenomenon of hot springs
and spas for the total enjoyment of visitors
is emerging in this quiet community. You can
now immerse yourself in one of these natural
hot springs, at Ti Kwen Glo Cho, Screws and
Tia’s. Soak up, shower down or simply relax in
natural hot-water tubs and pools.
Not far away from Wotten Waven are the
Fresh Water and Boeri Lakes, at the base of
Morne Micotrin. The latest rage is paddling
small boats on the Fresh Water Lake and
experiencing the fascination of the loop trail
along the lake. Then it’s on to Middleham
Falls, a 40-minute trek along well-developed
trails which descend rapidly to a large rock
basin into which cascades a waterfall from
over 200 feet/61metres above.
The Boiling Lake
The Boiling Lake and Valley of Desolation
has to be the undisputed champion of the
Morne Trois Pitons National Park. A cauldron
of some 200 feet (61 metres) in width, with
walls as high as 100 feet (30.5 metres) and
depth of gurgling grey-blue water of over
195 feet (59 metres) deep. The lake is actually
a flooded fumarole: a crack through which
gases escape from the molten lava below,
whose temperature reaches as high as 92ºC.
It takes about three hours to get to the
Boiling Lake. Crossed en route to the lake,
the eerie Valley of Desolation is a fascinating
place that stands in stark contrast to the rest
of Dominica’s environment. The hot crusts of
this barren volcanic landscape gape open
into streaming vents and geysers, creating
pools of boiling grey mud, colourful algae and
mineral-rich streams of black, yellow, blue,
orange and magenta. Along this hike, there
are refreshing rivers where one can bathe, but
the real reward is a long soak in Titou Gorge
at the end of the hike. Enjoy either a short
swim up the shady, moss-covered gorge to
a short but heavy waterfall, or simply relax in
the pool or hot water springs.
Roseau, The Valley & Environs
Roseau:
• Creole Architecture • Historic Plaza
• Botanical Gardens • New Market and its
Saturday morning shopping • Shopping
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The Valley:
• Sulphur Springs at Wotten Waven
• Tia’s, Screws, and Ti Kwen Glo Cho
• Fresh Water & Boeri Lakes
• The Boiling Lake & Valley of Desolation
• Titou Gorge, Middleham Falls • Rainforest
Aerial Tram • Trafalgar Falls
South & South-West
South of Roseau, having left the busy little
village of Newtown, one encounters a
succession of quaint, understated villages,
roadside bars and domino tables being
slammed. Bread shops fronting for traditional
stone bakeries. Men and women leaning
on doorways and verandas catching up on
the gossip and church spires rising high as
landmarks for passing sailors. All these subtle
details tell a charming tale of these westerly
villages from Loubière to Scott’s Head.
There are many important and interesting
stops along this most traversed road. A
stop at Champagne for snorkelling and
experiencing the underwater “Champagne”
bubbles; Soufrière is a sure stop for mineral
hot baths at the Soufrière Sulphur Springs,
the historic Soufrière Catholic church and
nearby hot springs in the Soufrière Bay; the
village of Gallion offers an unusual hike and
provides the ideal location for the sighting of
passing sperm whales.
At Scott’s Head, one can visit the Caribantic
Beach Facility near the Scott’s Head Peninsula,
the point where the Atlantic Ocean meets
with the Caribbean Sea; Soufrière/Scott’s
Head’s greatest asset, though, is its marine
reserve. The reserve ensures the protection
of its marine assets and allows for some of the
best diving and snorkelling sites in the world,
as well as recreational swimming.
South-East Coast
Venturing over the mountain range from
Loubière heading east will take you up a
snaking road to Bellevue Chopin – a hamlet
whose first landmarks are the two roadside
bars opposite each other, right next to
the Catholic church. Scattered across the
hillsides are homes boasting amazing views.
Leaving this behind, the road begins to
descend through the village of Pichelin. The
locations, names and histories of villages like
Grand Bay, Pichelin, Petite Savanne, Fond St.
Jean and Bagatelle, which almost seem to
tumble down the sides of this dramatic coast,
washed by the white waters of the Atlantic, is
an experience all of its own.
beaches; one has the chance to swim in a few
of the island’s 365 rivers. A trip to this side of
the island shouldn’t be missed. Note, though,
that due to the unpredictable currents and
the Atlantic swells, swimming in the ocean
here is not advised. If one chooses to swim,
please exercise extreme caution and do so in
the company of others.
South & South-West
• Villages of: Newtown, Loubiere, Pointe
Michel, Champagne Bay, Soufrière, Scott’s
Head, Gallion • Soufrière Scott’s Head Marine
Reserve (SSMR) • Soufrière Sulphur Spring
• Caribantic Beach Facility, Scott’s Head
Peninsula • SSMR Building in Soufrière
• Soufrière Catholic Church
South-East Coast
Grand Bay, known as South City or Cultural
Capital has given rebellion, slave revolts and
cultural revival to chapters of Dominica’s
history. The grand Catholic Cathedral above
the crashing waves tells the tales of the first
settlements of the freed French coloureds.
In contrast, the fishing and farming villages
that lie slightly further north on this south-east
coast could almost be on a different island,
so varied are the topography and customs of
Dominica. The villagers are mainly of French
descent as is reflected in the village and family
names. Behind Petite Savanne, a very steep
and windy road continues north into Pointe
Mulatre, White River and Delices. The White
River in particular is a beautiful bathing spot.
This river is fed from the Boiling Lake, thus
the colour of the mineral-filled water. In the
heights of the village of Delices, a couple of
moderate hikes upriver are to the awesome
Victoria Falls and River Jack Falls. This side of
the island is truly beautiful and has so much to
offer, and that’s before one even continues on
through Boetica and La Plaine. Just outside
of Boetica, on an islet, is Glasci Trail. At La
Plaine, one can take a 50-minute hike to the
Sari Sari Falls, another breathtaking waterfall.
Further on to Bout Sabe and Rosalie are
the dramatic views and dark volcanic sand
• Villages of: Bellevue Chopin, Pichelin,
Grand Bay, Fond St. Jean, Bagatelle, Delices,
Boetica, La Plaine, Morne Jaune, Rosalie and
Grand Fond • Pointe Mulatre • White River
• Victoria Falls • River Jack Falls • Glasci
• Sari Sari Falls • Bout Sabe Bay • Rosalie
Beach • Wavine Cyrique Falls and Beach
• Riviere Cyrique • Dernier Falls at Grand Fond
Carib Territory
In 1903, after centuries of conflict, the Caribs
were granted a portion of land approximately
3,700 acres (1,497 hectares) on the island’s
north-east coast to establish a reservation
with their own chief. Today it is known as the
Carib Territory, where a group of about 3,500
Caribs live like most other people in rural
Caribbean communities. Many are farmers
and fishermen; some are restaurateurs,
innkeepers and shopkeepers; while others
are producers of local art and craft.
One of the highlights of a trip to the territory
is to buy exquisite Carib baskets and other
handcrafted items. In 2005, the Kalinago
Barana Aute (the Carib village by the sea)
was opened to showcase the best of the
indigenous people’s life and traditions.
During September, the residents host a week
of activities for Carib Week Celebrations.
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The Kalinago Barana Autê offers a unique
experience, sharing the history and traditions
of the Kalinago, the indigenous people
of Dominica. The Kalinago Barana Autê is
located along the banks of the Crayfish River
near the Isukulati Falls in the Carib Territory.
The site consists of a reception centre,
snack bar and gift shop. To begin your tour,
a footbridge crosses the river and gives way
to a circular trail leading to a series of small
huts throughout the village. There is a Karbet
which is used for cultural and theatrical
performances. Kalinago traditional activities
in the village include canoe
building,
cassava processing, basket weaving and herb
collection and preparation.
Other important attractions in the Territory
include: the Catholic church in Salybia, the
Carib Cultural Village; the legendary L’Escalier
Tete Chien (Snake’s staircase) and Horseback
Ridge. This is a hardened lava formation that
runs down into the Atlantic. There are various
Carib legends associated with this site.
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Central Forest Reserve
Emerald Pool is one of the most popular
natural attractions on the island. Situated on
the edge of the Morne Trois Pitons World
Heritage Site, a reception centre leads to the
trail’s entrance and an easy 20-minute trek
through the rainforest filled with endemic
and rare flora and fauna. Finally, there is the
breathtaking scene of a swirling emerald
pool into which descends a 20-foot (6-metre)
waterfall. Along the track, there are a number
of lookout points with views of Morne
Trois Pitons, Morne Diablotin and Morne
Negre Marrons among others, one might
even spot a red-necked parrot, among the
hummingbirds, thrashers, mountain whistler
and rufous-throated solitaires, some of the
many birds sighted there.
Morne Trois Pitons National Park & World
Heritage Site – 17,000 acres (6,880 hectares)
of lush, mountainous land in the southcentral interior of the island was declared a
National Park in 1975. The island’s second
highest three-peaked mountain at 4,550 feet
(1,356 metres) is its namesake; with so much
intense beauty and wildlife in one place, it
is little wonder that UNESCO recognised
its universal importance for biodiversity and
listed it as a World Heritage Site in December
1997. Within this succession of forest-covered
mountains is one of the world’s two boiling
lakes, cascading waterfalls, serene mountain
lakes and four types of vegetation zones.
When one is confronted with the intensity of
any part of this park, it is difficult to understand
that any thing on earth can be so wild and
beautiful all at once. Heliconias, bromeliads,
ferns, and endemic orchids all sprout
profusely, thrusting their blooms towards the
slightest rays of sunshine that sneak through
the forest canopy, while a haze of mist rises
above the foliage. A network of roads and
trails work their way throughout the park,
allowing access to the main attractions. The
easiest access points to start one’s discovery
are through the villages of Laudat above the
Roseau Valley and further north from the
village of Cochrane, above Canefield.
The Morne Trois Pitons Trail – A hike to the
top of this three-peaked mountain is quite
possibly the most difficult on the island.
Generally it takes about eight hours to the
top and back, but then, most only make it
to the first summit. One must approach this
hike recognising that it is a great challenge.
One of the wettest places on earth, it has an
annual rainfall exceeding 30 feet (10 metres)
per year. The trail starts just off the main
road which leads to Emerald Pool from Pond
Casse.
On the way there and back, one can choose
to make a circuit and continue on the road
which passes through the Carib Territory
and Pagua Bay and back through Concord.
These areas offer numerous opportunities
for river-bathing in uncrowded, pristine
environments. One passes through a section
of the Central Forest Reserve before coming
through the small village of Bells. Jaco Flats,
a historic settlement of the marooned slaves,
is a beautiful hour-long trek through virgin
forests and swirling river pools. Still further
along the way, coming into the Pond Casse
area is the Penrice Double Waterfalls; just
an easy 25-minute hike there and one is in
another world.
Carib Territory & Central Foresty Reserve
• Carib Territory • Kalinago Barana Autê ( Carib
Village by the Sea) • Catholic church at Salybia
• The Carib Cultural Village • L’Escalier Tete
Chien • Pagua Bay • Concord – Tuna Village •
Central Forest Reserve • Village of Bells • Jaco
Flats • Penrice (Spanny) Double Waterfalls
North-East & North Coast
From Melville Hall Airport in the north-east of
the island one can see the black sand beach
of Londonderry. This must be some of the
finest sand on earth. Driftwood and coconuts,
steep red cliffs, windswept trees, dramatic
reefs, and rivers that tumble down through
forests of mangroves and fields of coconuts
and bananas make this area of the island a
real charm that shouldn’t be missed.
This section of Dominica has beautiful small
villages and communities that cling to hillsides
and bays and have tucked away within their
unassuming backyards Dominica’s prettiest
white sand beaches. The picturesque villages
of Point Baptiste at Calibishie, L’Anse Tortue,
Woodford Hill and Batibou Bay are some
of the easiest to get to. Continuing on the
road which meanders through the villages
of the northern coast, a short detour inland
and past the village of Bense will yield a
surprise at Chaudiere. A stunning cascade in
the Hampstead River Valley is truly a magical
spot for river bathing. The pool is a 15-foot
(4.6-metre) deep rock basin and diving off
the 25-foot (7.6-metre) high rocks that form
the basin is guaranteed to make anyone feel
rejuvenated.
Portsmouth was once intended to be the
capital of Dominica, thanks to its superb
harbour. The town is home to the Cabrits
National Park, which has both a land base and
marine component. The ruins of the old fort at
the Cabrits, Fort Shirley has been extensively
restored and is one of the main attractions
for visitors to the north of Dominica. Nearby,
is the Cabrits Cruise Ship berth, the only one
of its kind in a national park. A short journey
further south, is the world famous Indian River,
where Pirates of the Caribbean II was shot on
location for its record-breaking film.There one
can experience the pleasures of boat rides by
young, local, highly knowledgeable guides.
Portsmouth is also very well known as a
university town. The Ross University Medical
School has been located in nearby Picard
for well over 20 years. One of the premier
overseas learning institutions in the region,
Ross is a fully accredited US offshore medical
school.
North-East Coast
• Londonderry Beach • Pointe Baptiste at
Calibishie • L’Anse Tortue Bay • Woodford Hill
Beach • Batibou Bay • Chaudiere • Hampstead
River & Beach • Villages of: Marigot, Wesley,
Bense, Calibishie, Woodford Hill, Anse de Mai
The North
• Cold Soufrière • Penville • Portsmouth
• Cabrits National Park • Fort Shirley
• Indian River & Glanvillia Swamps • Purple
Turtle Beach • Secret Beach
West Coast
• Morne Diablotin National Park • Syndicate
Nature Trail & Bird Sanctuary • Milton Falls
• Jaco and Sisserou Parrots • Salisbury Beach
• Mero Beach • Macoucherie River & Beach
• Layou River • Wacky Rollers Adventure Park
• Rodney’s Rock Bay • Belfast River • Villages
of: Dublanc, Bioche, Colihaut, Coulibistrie,
Salisbury, Mero, St. Joseph, Tarou, Jimmit,
Mahaut, Massacre, Canefield
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Land-Based Activities
sensory experience from diners. Some
offer spectacular sceneries and captivating
panoramas of the island’s unmatched natural
beauty along with the unique aroma of
blended herbs and species, and each guards
its own culinary secret.
Dominican chefs are quite adept at preparing
many European and American delicacies, even
with a West Indian touch. For the more intrepid
traveller seeking a full cultural immersion, there
are many food courts and eateries dishing out
family-style cooking. Dominican cuisine tends
to be spicy but not flaming hot. Fast food
franchises on the island are KFC, PizzaHut
and Subway. Many hash houses sell a wide
assortment of Caribbean snacks such as rotis,
meat pies and sandwiches.
Biking
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Dominica’s rugged terrain and ethereal
mountains can be both gentle and crude
depending on how the cyclist handles it. For
the rider craving a winding course through a
green landscape, the island is perfect. It is so
easy to become transfixed in a mindless pedal
through the island’s picturesque rainforest,
across its tantalising fords, along the banks of
its pristine rivers, or under the breathtaking cliff
hangers that straddle the untamed coastlines
of the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.
For the brawnier cyclist, eager to attack unkind
hills, testing bends, and an unyielding tropical
climate, the island is equally welcoming. This is
simply the other cheek of nature’s unpolished
face. However, potential challengers must be
forewarned. Local knowledge of Dominica’s
cycling adventures is priceless.
Dining
Most of Dominica’s restaurants serve up
an eclectic menu of continental and West
Indian dishes with an obvious focus on the
tourist. But dining in Dominica is as much
about the ambience as it is about the cuisine.
Local restaurants often draw a complete
Dominica offers some of the most
succulent fresh fruits in the Caribbean,
including: mangoes, papayas, melons,
oranges, grapefruits, bananas, soursop and
tangerines. They are often served as dessert,
but when poured or liquefied, they make the
most sumptuous refreshers. For the traveller
craving a drink with a sharper sting, the local
Kubuli beer or any of the domestic rum-based
beverages, such as punches or daiquiris are
tingling quenchers.
Hiking and Adventure
The 300 miles of footpaths which open up
to some of Dominica’s most spectacular
sceneries make the island a haven for hikers
and nature-lovers. In almost every part of the
country, webbed trails of undulating plains rise
up to 4,000-foot mountains, into gorges and
across valleys. This is an attraction within reach
of all hikers whatever their physical fitness.
The tame hiker will discover that a relaxing
15-minute stroll to the Trafalgar Falls reveals
photographic vistas of a dense rainforest,
twin cascades, warm pools, and rushing
streams. For the average hiker, journeys to
the Penrice, Middleham, Sari Sari and Victoria
Falls would be simply enchanting; and for the
hardcore backpackers, the hours of trekking
Fridays. The Ruins located in the city offers a
Reggae night on Thursdays. If you are looking
to go away from the city, then you might want
to go to Randy’s in Wesley for their Wednesday
Reggae Nights. In Portsmouth, Big Papas and
Le Peroquet swing on the weekend.
to attractions like Perdu Temps, Boiling Lake,
Morne Diablotin or through the Waitukubuli
Trail would be a fitting challenge.
The newest attraction to the island is the
Waitukubuli National Trail. This is the only
island-long hiking trail in the Caribbean. It
stretches 115miles from the South to the
North of the island comprising 14 segments.
Highlights of the trail includes 82 rivers, 7
waterfalls, 50 mountain passes, 600 species of
flora and fauna, countless breathtaking vistas.
The hike offers varying levels of difficulty and
caters to families and avid hikers.
Nightlife
Dominica’s nocturnal ambience is as serenely
captivating as the daylight splendour of its
natural attractions. Usually, Dominica offers
a relatively quiet nightlife, but that tide turns
sharply at seasonal celebrations. During the
carnival, DOMFESTA, and independence
periods the island’s nightly activities
sometimes mimic that of popular cities. But
there is some light off-season entertainment.
Several miniature bars, each with its distinct
character, offer a special drinking experience,
whether it’s with some carefree karaoke, live
bands or a local culinary special.
In the city, The Garage, JR’s Bar and Symzees
provide live entertainment on Wednesday
nights, as do the Anchorage Hotel’s Poolside
BBQ on Thursday evenings, and the Fort
Young Hotel Happy Hour on Fridays after
work. On Wednesdays, the Garraway Hotel
offers live music from new and upcoming
artists along with a band and DJ music (such
as R&B and Reggae). There is also karaoke on
In Concordia, the River Rush Eco Retreat offers
a relaxing natural setting for music‑filled nights,
including “Jazz in the Jungle” on Sundays.
Another favourite is the Riverstone Bar and
Grill in Belles, a great location for bathing and
enjoying the restaurant’s popular fare.
Shopping
Dominica is not a country that offers plenty
of high-end shopping, but there are some
shops, a few bearing signature brand names,
which offer fine duty-free shopping. Bijoux
Terner, Jewellers International, Duty-Free
Emporium, LANDS, Baroon’s, Pirates and
Coco Chic. They carry a range of luxury
goods, including perfumes, jewelry, liquors,
smokes and china that escape import and
sales taxes. Domestic shops and amicable
vendors sell an assortment of souvenirs,
many of which are inimitably handcrafted by
local craftspeople.
Unquestionably,
the
most
distinctly
indigenous memorabilia of the country are the
matted handmade Carib crafts made from the
larouma reed, but hand-painted T-shirts, and
indigenous pottery and carvings also make
great gifts. One of the best ways to savour the
true spirit of Dominica is to preserve its native
species, beverages and cosmetics. Shopping
in Dominica is a tropical breeze; no congestion
of elbowing throngs. Currency conversion is
not a problem either: businesses accept US
dollars, pounds, and euros.
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Sea Turtles
Dominica’s natural wonders are so striking
that they are as amazing in the dark as they
are in the light. Amidst the whistles of beetles
in the blinding darkness of after hours, the
sea turtle, one of the world’s longest-living
marine creatures, crawls onto the Rosalie
Beach to perform one of the most fascinating
nesting rituals. This is typical in Dominica
between March and October each year,
and for those with some luck who brave the
nocturnal challenge it is a lifetime experience.
Even the luckless vigilant may discover the
rewards of a night out on a tropical beach.
Spas
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The natural attractions of Dominica are a
powerful elixir to stress. Volcanic springs of
therapeutic mineral water, lush rainforest with
tranquil ambience, avalanches of waterfalls
cascading from towering mountains flowing
rivers with soothing whistles, springs
sprouting drinkable water, cascades that
avalanche
from
towering
mountains,
panoramas that entrance, and a population
which is among the most contented on the
planet, constitute effective metaphysical
treatment to misaligned emotional energies.
It sounds like paradise and it is, in as earthly a
form as it could be.
Four of the seven species of sea turtles visit
Dominica’s shores. Turtle watchers have seen
the Loggerheads, Hawksbills, Green Sea
Turtles, and the huge Leatherbacks on the
island’s beaches. Witnessing a 1,000-pound
Leatherback nest is an amazing opportunity,
and Dominica offers just that. However, the
island allows sea turtle-watching only under
strict preservation standards. The Rosalie Sea
Turtle Initiative (RoSTI) which monitors nested
beaches daily, is at the vanguard of ensuring
that everyone follows these standards.
Kayaking / River Rafting
Spa treatments are available throughout the
island at properties such as Fort Young Hotel,
Garraway Hotel, and Jungle Bay Resort and
Spa.
Dominica’s pristine and uninfected fresh
waterways and the tranquil Caribbean Sea
provide attractive routes for kayakers who
can enjoy a safe but enthralling ride on both
rivers and seas. The thrill of kayaking at high
altitude on the Freshwater Lake in the Morne
Trois Pitons World Heritage Site also testifies
to the island’s hypnotic charm and special
appeal.
The Jungle Bay Resort and Spa has
combined some of these attractions on 55
acres of jungle encircled by the Morne Trois
Pitons National Park. The Resort boasts 35
exquisite cottages perched on stilts with
private outdoor showers. They blend with the
rainforest and absorb the din of the ocean
surf. The resort pampers its guests with
organic cuisines, yoga, Swedish massages,
aromatherapy, and fine cosmetology that
nourish holistic wellness for rejuvenating the
mind, body and spirit.
Kayakers desiring a chirpier ride could
paddle down the foot of the Layou River
along matted buttress roots, cooing birds,
and diverse habitat. Within the limits of the
prescribed schedule, you can paddle on your
own and even pause to absorb the spectacular
scenery. Experienced and competent guides
will ensure that you navigate the light river
rapids successfully down to the estuary that
connects the Caribbean Sea, where you
could bathe, snorkel or simply frolic on the
bay.
Sea kayaking off the island is equally exciting.
The placid Soufrière Bay is an ideal route for
beginners. The rich diversity of marine life
and the serenity of the coves at the Soufrière/
Scott’s Head Marine Reserve are particularly
appealing to kayakers.
Scuba Diving and Snorkelling
Named one of the top ten dive destinations
in the world by scuba diving magazines,
Dominica’s dive sites deliver on their
promise. The west coast of the island offers
the best diving due to the calmer waters,
but the highlights of the south-west are
within and around the Soufrière/ Scott’s
Head Marine Reserve, a submerged volcanic
crater. Within a half mile of the shore, there
are vertical drops from 800 ft (240m) to more
than 1,500 ft (450m); with visibility frequently
extending to 100 ft/30m. Shoals of Boga
fish, Creole Wrasse, and Blue Cromis are
common, and you might even see a spotted
Moray Eel or a Honeycomb Cowfish. Crinoids
(rare elsewhere) are also abundant, as are
giant Barrel sponges. Outside the Reserve,
there are a number of other noteworthy
sites as well. The opportunities for
underwater photography, particularly macro
photography, are unparalleled. Following is
a list considered to be THE TOP TEN DIVE
SITES IN DOMINICA. These range in difficulty
though almost all of them have areas where
beginner divers can enjoy too.
North West Sites
Toucari Caves – Beginner to Advanced
Five Finger Rock – Moderate
Volcano Rim & Hot Springs – Advanced
West Coast Sites
Rodney’s Rock – Beginner - Moderate
Nose Reef – Moderate
Whaleshark Reef – Moderate to Advanced
South West & SSMR
Champagne – Beginner
L’Abym – Beginner
Dangleben’s Pinnacles – Beginner to
Advanced
Scott’s Head Pinnacles – Moderate to
Advanced
Tubing
There is a bright spark in the eyes of most
Dominicans when they boast of the amazing
fact that their homeland has 365 rivers.
It is easy to accept that claim, because
crystal-clear water flows plentifully all over
the island. In this land of rivers, children
grow up with river recreation as a pastime.
Now tour operators are offering tourists the
opportunity to experience river tubing along
various rivers.
River guides equip riders with life jackets and
paddles before snuggling them into a large
tube with a boarded base. They follow them
down the tame rapids providing navigational
support. Throughout the hour-long bob
downstream, the river unveils spectacular
vistas of the soaring cliffs and enchanting
rainforests surrounding it. After the trip, many
riders are so drenched that they welcome the
swim in the clean fresh water, at the mouth of
the river, signalling the end of the adventure.
Yachting
Dominica does not have a marina but
yachts may anchor at Prince Rupert’s Bay
in Portsmouth in the north, Mero on the
west, or Castle Comfort in the south-west.
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Moorings are available in some of these areas.
For a reasonable fee, yachters can contract
local sea taxis to provide ferrying and other
auxiliary services. Government regulations
prohibits the anchorage of vessels at the
Soufrière/Scott’s Head Bay since this area is
a marine park.
Yachts and sailboats entering Dominica
should immediately check in at one of the
island’s three ports of entry. Those sailing to
the northern end can use the Customs and
Immigration services at Portsmouth or Anse
de Mai. Those coming from the south could
use a dingy or taxi to the ferry terminal in
Roseau, adjacent to the Cruise Ship Berth.
Captains should have two copies each of their
crew and passenger lists, which Customs will
usually take to Immigration to ensure one-stop
clearance. Dominica works hard to preserve
its natural environment, so expect to pay the
environmental levy on arrival.
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Whale and Dolphin Watching
Over the last 15 years Dominica’s whale
watching industry has grown considerably.
IFAW and other international bodies have
recognized the Dominica Watersports
Association’s records that show Dominica as
having the highest species count of resident
cetacean in the region. It is not surprising that
Dominican operators boast a 90% sighting
success rate. Humpbacks, False Killer, Minke
and Orcas are all occasionally seen, as are
several species of dolphin. But the resident
sperm whales (they clave in Dominica’s 3,000
feet deep/900 metres deep waters) steal
the show. During a three and a half hour
expedition clients may be asked to assist in
recording sightings which aid the operators in
collecting data that can be shared with local
and international organisations. Although
there are resident whales and dolphins and
therefore year-round sightings, there are
more species to be observed from October to
March.
Dominica
Tour Operators from UK
Alpheus Leisure
Tel: 0800 0568898
www.alpheusleisure.com
Explore Worldwide
Tel: 0845 0131537
www.explore.co.uk
Avian Adventures
Tel: 01384 372013
www.avianadventures.co.uk
Bird Quest
Tel: 01254 826317
www.birdquest.co.uk
Gullivers Sports Travel
Tel: 01684 293175
www.gulliverstravel.co.uk
Harlequin Worldwide
Tel: 01708 850300
www.harlequinholidays.com
Birdfinders
Tel: 01258 839066
www.birdfinders.co.uk
Limosa Holidays
Tel: 01263 578143
www.limosaholidays.co.uk
Birdwatching Breaks
Tel: 01381 610495
www.birdwatchingbreaks.com
Motmot Alternative
Caribbean Trvl
Tel: 01327 830918
www.motmottravel.com
Caribbean Select
Tel: 0870 8440370
www.caribbeanselect.co.uk
CaribTours
Tel: 0207 7510660
www.caribtours.co.uk
Chic Locations
Tel: 0208 9441973
www.chiclocations.com
Dive Worldwide
Tel: 0845 1306980
www.diveworldwide.com
Dive Quest
Tel: 01254 826322
www.divequest.co.uk
New Experience Holidays
Tel: 01824 710320
www.newex.co.uk
Newmont Travel
Tel: 0208 9201155
www.newmont.co.uk
Ornitholidays
Tel: 01794 519445
www.ornitholidays.co.uk
Out of the Blue
Tel: 0845 2903218
www.oceansworldwide.co.uk
Q Holidays
Tel: 0870 7201127
www.qholidays.co.uk
Ramblers Worldwide
Holidays
Tel: 01707 331133
www.ramblersholidays.co.uk
Dive Sportif Tel: 01273 844919
www.sportifdive.co.uk
Tailor Made Trekking
Tel: 0845 0179656
www.tailormadetrekking.co.uk
Tropic Breeze
Tel:01548 831550
www.tropicbreeze.co.uk
Thomson Cruise
Tel: 0870 0602277
www.thomson.co.uk/cruise
Thomson Worldwide –
Tailor Made
www.thomsoncaribbeanco.uk
Tel: 0870 2302801
Wilderness Explorers
Tel: 0208 4171585
www.wilderness-explorers.com
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Tour Operators from France
& French West Indies
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Tour-Operateurs RéservationsSite Web
France
Adora Voyages
33 1 53 60 40 50
www.adora.fr
Allibert
33 825 090 190
www.allibert-trekking.com/
AMV Plongée
33 5 62 47 41 10
www.amv-voyages.fr
Aquarev
33 1 48 87 55 78
www.aquarev.com
Compagnie internationale de croisières33 1 45 75 80 80
www.unoceandecroisieres.com
Exotismes
33 4 96 13 96 13
www.exotismes.com
Fun and Fly
33 820 420 820
www.fun-and-fly.com
Grand Angle
33 4 76 95 23 00
www.grandangle.fr
Iles du Monde
33 1 55 42 74 10
www.ilesdumonde.com
Key Largo
33 1 45 54 47 47
www.keylargo.to
MJM Caraibes
41 22 344 82 09
www.mjm-caraibes.com
Montagne Evasion
33 3 29 63 17 50
www.montagne-evasion.com
Nomade Aventure
33 825 701 702
www.nomade-aventure.com
Océanes
33 4 42 52 82 40
www.oceanes.com
Plein Soleil
33 2 31 85 12 20
www.ilescreoles.com
Spots d’Evasion
33 2 40 35 22 00
www.spots-evasion.com
Voyageurs Du Monde
33 8 92 23 85 85
www.vdm.com
UCPA
33 8 92 680 599
www.ucpa.com
Ushuaïa Voyages
33 1 55 28 39 99
www.ushuaia-voyages.com
Ultramarina
33 2 40 89 34 44
www.ultramarina.com
French West Indies
Espaces Evasions
33 5 90 91 11 79
Arc En Ciel Voyages 33 5 96 50 27 93
Atlantis 33 5 90 20 76 36
AVS voyages
33 5 96 72 82 32
http://avsvoyages.fr/
Banana Tours 33 5 96 63 66 77
www.banana-tours.com
Caraïbes Accès Escapade
33 5 90 81 40 15
Carib Holidays 33 5 90 85 00 64
Caribbean Spirit 33 5 90 574 574
www.caribbean-spirit.fr
Carré d’As (Thomas Cook)
33 8 92 70 51 54
Foyal Tours 33 5 96 71 16 85
Globe Trotter Voyage 33 5 96 48 04 80
Georges Yssa Voyages 33 596 50 54 44
Gwada Archipel Voyages 33 5 90 21 52 66
Kiosque des Iles 33 5 96 420 405
Nature Experience 33 5 90 88 51 58
www.nature-experience.fr
NAVITOUR VOYAGES
33 590 83 49 50 www.navitour.net
Nayaradou Voyages 33 5 96 50 13 13
www.nayaradouvoyages.com
Nouvelles Iles
33 8 20 85 00 00
www.nouvellesantilles.com
Agence Penchard Voyages (AFAT)
33 5 90 83 47 47
www.penchard-voyages.fr
Richard Fléchon Voyage 33 5 96 73 35 35
www.richardflechonvoyages.com
SAELT
33 5 90 881 980
www.evasion-loisirs-tours.com
SMCR Voyages 33 5 96 72 77 88
Sn Laroc
33 5 96 51 54 54
Sunny Caraïbes Voyages 33 8 90 649 649
www.madikeratour.com
Tour Operators from Germany
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+ 49 351
3343788
+49 351
3343791
[email protected]
Tropical Reisen
Mittl. Bauern- 70195 Stutt- D
waldweg 60
gart
+49 711
5053531
+49 711
5053532
[email protected]
McFlight
Postfach 206
63703 AsD
chaffenburg
+49 6021
336620
+49 6021
336695
info@mcflight.
de
Pulbo Sportclub
Wollinstr. 11
70439 Stutt- D
gart
+49 711
8262901
+49 711
8262900
peter.baechtle
@t-online.de
Aventoura
Rehlingstr. 17 79100
Freiburg
D
+49 761
21169911
+49 761
2116999
info@
aventoura.de
Djoser Reisen
Kaiser50672 Köln
Wilhelm-Ring
20
D
+49 221
9201580
+49 221
92015858
[email protected]
D
contact@
marco-poloreisen.com
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Tour Operators from Germany (cont’d)
Reiseveranstalter Straße
Stadt
Land Telefon
Fax
Email
Sunny Islands
Radetzkystr.
10
1030 Wien
A
+43 1
7124747
+43 1
7134041
sunny.islands
@karibik.at
Caribtours
Freischützgasse 3
8004 Zürich
CH
+41 44
4665656
+41 44
4665600
carib@
caribtours.ch
Indalo Space
Rue de
Lausanne 74
1700
Fribourg
CH
+41 26
3471520
+41 26
3471525
voyages@
indalo.ch
Flextravel
Friesenbergstr. 75
8036 Zürich
CH
+41 44
4554444
+41 44
4554927
info@flextravel.
ch
Travel Karibik
Widerholdstr. 78224
26 D
Singen
D
+49 7531
2840607
+49 7531
21712809
info@travel
karibik.de
MJM Caribbean
26 rue des
Charmilles
1203 Genf
CH
+41 22 344 +41 79
82 09
7592176
[email protected]
ASI Alpinschule
Innsbruck GmbH
In der Stille 1
6161
Natters
A
+43 512
546000
+43 512
546001
[email protected]
Activida Tours
An der Lind 9 65529
Waldems
D
+49 6126
581818
+49 6126
581820
info@activida.
de
Hauser
exkursionen
international
GmbH
Spiegelstr. 9
81241
München
D
+49 89 23
50 06-0
+49 89 23
50 06-99
info @ hauserexkursionen.de
Französisches
Reisebüro
Droysenstr. 6
10629 Berlin D
+49 30
2611019
+49 30
262 96 84
[email protected]
Atambo-Tours
Westendstr.
71
60325
Frankfurt
D
+49 69
74220986
+49 69
40326978
[email protected]
Wikinger Reisen
GmbH
Kölner Str. 20 58135
Hagen
D
+49 2331
9046
+49 2331
904704
mail@wikinger.
de
Roger Tours
Mainz
Am Katzensteg 30
55578
D
Wallertheim
+49 67
32603169
[email protected]
Kuoni
Neue Hard 7
8005 Zürich
+41 44 277 +41 44
4444
271 5282
[email protected]
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CH
Tour Operators from Germany
Yachtcharterer
Sunsail Kuhnle
Tours
(cont’d)
Straße
Stadt
Land Telefon
Fax
Email
Nagelstraße
4
70182
Stuttgart
D
+49 711
164840
+49 711
1648465
hotline@
kuhnle-sails.de
[email protected]
B+R Yachting
Kiefernsteg 6 14532
D
Stahnsdorf Berlin
+49 3329
69010
+49 3329
69011
Moorings
Deutschland
Candidaplatz 81543
9
München
D
+49 89
6935080
+49 89
69350817
Nautic Tours
Ecksteinshof
2
45721
Haltern am
See
D
+49 2364
5088990
+49 2364
5088999
[email protected]
Scansail Yacht
International
GmbH
Palmaille
124b
22767
Hamburg
D
+49 40
388422
+49 40
3893277
info@scansail.
de
So long Yachting
Holstenkamp 22525
58
Hamburg
D
+49 40
211571
+49 40
216084
solong
@t‑online.de
KH + P
Yachtcharter,
Kopp. Holtmann
+ Partner GmbH
Ludwigstraße 70197
112
Stuttgart
D
+49 711
638282
+49 711
6365709
[email protected]
Local Tour Operators
Company Name
PhoneStreet Address
KHATTS
448-1660/ 448-4850
Fort Young Hotel
Whitchurch Tours
448-6707235-2206
P.O. Box 910 Fun Sun Inc.
448-6371/612-2790
21 Hanover Street
Antours Dominica Ltd.
440-5390/245-0886
P.O. Box 428
Dove Street
WRAVE Ltd.
449-8276/616-8276
P.O. Box 900
Hibiscus Eco Tours
445 8195, 275 8195
Concord
JTAS
440-5827, 275 5827,
616-5827 PO Box 1528,Giraudel
Adventures and Aquatics 275 1317/449 1590
Morne Daniel Highride Nature ATV
448-6296
Rainforest Aerial Tram
448-8775/
235-9429 (Nikki)
4 Castle Street
Impression Tours 276 2660/449 3262
P.O Box 1612 Bumpiing Tours 265-9128/315-0493
Geneva Extention Vivi’s Excursiones Inc.
265-6507/440-3430
17 Castle Street
Eco Exotica Tours Inc.
276-8916/448-7932
Castle Comfort
Nature Island Taxi Association
440-4439/265-1569
(Gretta Birmingham)
4 Great George Street
Cool Breeze Tours
245-1776
P.O. Box 1387Cuba Road,
Mero
Antilles Dominica Eco Tours 01133607871356
P.O. Box 2275
/225 8828
4 Passage Pere Cohard
38240 Meylan France
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Certified Accommodation Listing
Property
Anchorage Hotel
Telephone
448 2638
Comfortel De Champs
Comfort Cottages
275
445
616
265
3660/3710
3245
3325
1993
445
448
448
276
445
448
449
276
448
449
446
277
446
235
440
616
448
445
445
445
235
446
616
245
445
317
265
446
225
8537
3438
0412
2920
8537
0474
3462
1404
5000
8800
4642
8750
1789/1082
1739
7190
7191/7189
2287
5131
5142
5577
3860
1010
4321
1234
8998
7839
3473
3161
5585
Calibishie Cove
Calibishie Lodges
Chez Ophelia
Cocoa Cottages
Dominica Sea View Apartments
Elegant Suites
Emerald View Apartment
Fort Young Hotel
Garraway Hotel
Hide Out Cottage
Jungle Bay Resort
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La Flamboyant Hotel
Papillote Wilderness Retreat
Picard Beach Cottages
Portsmouth Beach Hotel
Rejens Hotel
Rosalie Bay Resort
Suite Pepper Cottage
Sea Cliff Cottages
Zandoli Inn
Email
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[email protected]
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[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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[email protected]
[email protected]
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[email protected]
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[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Car Rentals
Company NamePhone
Accessories Plus
440 6073
245 4413
Atlantic Car Rental
445 8307
Best Deal Car Rental
449 9204
Bonus Car Rental
448 2650
Calabash Motors
445 7816
445 7690
Company NamePhone
C and S Scooter Rental
277 4497
448 6942
Courtesy Car Rental
448 7763
235 7763
Easy Car Rental
440 2156
235 6615
Elite Rentals
277 0851
Car Rentals (cont’d)
Company NamePhone
Economy Car Rental
449 9559
448 7461
Garraway-Rent-Car
448 2891
Island Car Rental
255 6844
235 7368
J X Rentals
445 3497
445 3498
Company NamePhone
Road Runner Rentals
440 2952
276 6062
Silver Lining Car Rental
445 3802
445 5502
245 8306
Valley Rent A Car
448 3233
U-Save Rent A Car
445 6931
245 1174
Water Sports
Company Name Owner
Street Address
Aldive W.A.T.E.R Billy Lawrence
Sports
18 Victoria Street,
Newtown
Dive Dominica
Daniel Perryman Castle Comfort
Anchorage
Whale Watch
& Dive Centre
Armour Family
Castle Comfort
Cabrits Dive
Centre
Peter & Helen
Hepp
Picard Estate
Nature Island
Dive
South Western Soufriere
Investment Ltd.
Contact
448 2188
Website: www.divedominica.com
448 2639
445 3010/275 3020
Website: www.cabritsdive.com
449 8181/235 4585
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.natureislanddive.com
Sunset Bay Club Sunset Bay
Dive Centre
Club Ltd.
Batalie Beach,
Coulibistrie
East Carib
Dive Ltd.
Beatrice
Contrera
Salisbury
Irie Safari
Clem Johnson
Champagne,
Pointe Michel
Kubuli
Watersports
Andrew Armour Pt. Guinard Estate
P.O. Box 34
JC Ocean
Adventures
Mero
Fort Young
440 3483
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.aldive.com
446 6522
www.sunsetbayclub.com
449 6575
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.east-carib-dive.de
440 5085
Email: [email protected]
275 3639
612 4401
449 6957
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jcoceanadventures.com
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fortyounghotel.com/diving.cfm
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