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 Dominica
is called the "Nature Island of the Caribbean. Without a doubt, the rolling hills, energetic rivers and beautiful
forests contribute to that name. Ready to get physical? How about a 3 hour hike over vhallenging terrain to Boling
Lake? Of course there is the 3 hour hike out as well. If that's not challenging enough, there is always an excursion
to the peak of Morne Diablotin (Devil's Mountain) in the Northern Forest Reserve (4747ft.)
Or you can do nothing at all. Miles of secluded beaches beckon. Take a leisure cruise on a bike and enjoy the wonders
of the contryside at your own pace. Take in some shopping at the numerous little shops offering arts and crafts
of the island. Or sample the many restaurants offering local creole cuisine, fresh fruits, and of course home made
ice cream.
As dramatic as the topside terrain of Dominica is, so will divers find below the waves. Over the past few years,
Dominica has earned the reputation as one of the top five dive destinations in the world. In addition to unique
dive sites like "Champagne" which features a bubbling, underwater hot spring,  Dominica's reefs are full of gorgeous multi-coloured hard and
soft coral, an abundance of reef fish and fascinating marine life such as seahorses and frogfish. The underwater
terrain is unique and diverse, providing dive sites suitable for all skill levels, from beginner to the very experienced.
Diving off Dominica offers an amazing diversity of reef, wreck, dramatic wall, pinnacle and drift dives. Dominica
has a profusion of sponges and unique creatures... Seahorses, Frogfish and Snake Eels.
Climate 75 - 90F 24 - 32C -- Water Temp 78 - 83F 25 - 28C -- Can reach 100+ ft 30 m depending on river runoff. |
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Accommodations
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Dominica's Guest House
Village of Calibishie
Commenwealth of Dominica
West Indies.
Tel.: 767 445 8769
E-Mail: dominicasguesthouse@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.dominicasguesthouse.com
When you go on your next Caribbean holiday, you have two choices on how you can travel. You can go to a lush tourist
resort, pay high prices, fight the crowds, get a tan, and never actually see the real Caribbean, or you can go
somewhere a little more remote. Thankfully, you can now take that second option without leaving behind all the comforts
of life. We
are right on the beach, good for snorkeling and swimming, and just 7 miles from great diving facilities.
Pepper's Cottage
21 Elliot Avenue
Pottersville, Dominica
Tel.: 4404321/4482893/ cell 245-1234
E-Mail: reservations@pepperscottage.com
Web: http://www.pepperscottage.com
We welcome your interest in Dominica's world class undersea
attractions. While you're on land though, we do believe we have the perfect place where you can rest, relax, watch
the sunset, listen to the sea, and generally have a fun time. Come on over to Peppers Cottage, we are just a mouse
click away! |
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Getting There
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There are no nonstop direct flights to Dominica from the mainland
US or Europe, mainly due to the fact that the airports (there are two) cannot accommodate jets. Connections with
local carriers are readily available from nearby island gateways such as Antigua, Barbados, Guadeloupe, Martinique,
Puerto Rico, St, Maarten and St. Lucia. These gateways are served by international carriers including Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines,
BWIA, British Airways, Continental and Lufthansa.
The Melville Hall Airport is on the northeastern coast, almost diagonally across the island from the capital, Roseau,
on the southwestern coast. Melville Hall is a 1 1/2-hour taxi ride from Roseau, a drive that takes you across the
island through the forest and coastal villages; the fare is $18 per person when there are four passengers. On your
own, the fare could be $50.
The newer Canefield Airport is about a 15-minute taxi ride north of Roseau. The 2,000-foot airstrip accommodates
smaller planes than those that can land at Melville Hall. From here, the typical taxi fare into town is $15. There's
also a public bus (with an H that precedes the number on the license plate) that costs only $2 per person; buses
come every 20 minutes and hold between 15 and 18 passengers.
For many from the U.S., the easiest way to reach Dominica is via the daily American Eagle flight
from American's hub in San Juan.
From Antigua, you can board one of the five daily LIAT flights to
Dominica. Another possibility would be to fly via St. Maarten. From there, LIAT
offers one nonstop flight daily and two other daily flights with intermediary stops.
You can also fly to Guadeloupe and make a connection on Air Guadeloupe, which has two flights a day to Dominica
except on Sunday, when there is no morning flight (flying time is 30 minutes). If you're in Fort-de-France on Martinique,
you can take a LIAT flight to Dominica.
Ferry
L'Express Des Iles is a high-speed catamaran service operating between the and on to St. Lucia in the south.
L'Express Des Iles is an inter-island high-speed catamaran service connectng Dominica to both islands of Guadeluope
(Pointe-a-Pitre) to the north of Dominca, to Martinique (Fort-de-France) and St. Lucia. There is a EC$20.00 port
Departure Taxi
The ferry departs and arrives at the Roseau Bayfront, a short walk from the heart of the capital.
L'Express Des Iles is a high-speed catamaran service operating between the and on to St. Lucia in the south. L'Express
Des Iles is an inter-island high-speed catamaran service connectng Dominica to both islands of Guadeluope (Pointe-a-Pitre)
to the north of Dominca, to Martinique (Fort-de-France) and St. Lucia. There is a EC$20.00 port Departure Tax.The
ferry departs and arrives at the Roseau Bayfront, a short walk from the heart of the capital.
Entry Requirements
A valid passport and onward/return ticket are required for stays of up to 21 days. US and Canadian citizens may
use proof of citizenship with photo. French nationals may use a Carte identite for stays up to two weeks.
Departure Taxes are as follows:
Dominica residents US$12.00 EC$30.00
Other CARICOM residents US$14.00 EC$34.00
Non-CARICOM residents (eg US citizens) US$20.00 EC$50.00
Travel Around the Island
Public transportation is readily available in the form of the ubiquitous mini-bus (look for number plates that
begin with 'H'); the Old Market in Roseau is the 'terminus' for busses travelling south; the West Bridge for those
travelling north. Fares are set by the government:
Sample Bus Fares
(EC$)
Roseau to:
Calibishie $9.50
Canefield $2.00
Carib Territory $9.50
Grand Bay $4.50
Laudat $3.50
Loubiere $2.00
Marigot $9.50
Pointe Michel $2.00
Portsmouth $8.00
Scott's Head $4.00
Trafalgar $2.75
Travel Tips
Electricity is 220/240 volts, 50 cycles.
Water is safe to drink.
Dominica has a year round tropical climate and lots of sunshine. Remember to pack your sunscreen. |
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