More eyes are on Dominica than ever before, and for good reason. The island nation plans to be the first climate resilient nation in the world— and as its sustainability efforts continue to gain international attention, so are the characteristics that give the Caribbean “Nature Island” the title it proudly carries. For those who are new to the wonders of Dominica, here are 10 lesser-known facts that may surprise you.
Dominica celebrates their record of longevity. The oldest person in Dominica enjoyed 128 years on earth, and the milestone of reaching 100-years-old is known as a testament to the love and care of the centenarian’s family.
A tradition inspired by its unspoiled rainforest, the rare practice of “forest bathing” is a mindfulness exercise that is respected in Dominica and known to have healing benefits.
Flowing to the Caribbean Sea between the town of Portsmouth and the village of Glanvillia, the Indian River might look familiar as it was a filming location for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest.
The Caribbean’s first long distance walking trail, the Waitukubli National Trail covers 115 miles and is abundant with scenic nature vistas and local wildlife.
A top destination for divers, Dominica provides unrivaled diving, snorkeling and whale-watching opportunities. Make sure to visit the black sands of Wavine Cyrique, a world-renowned beach.
Enter Cabrits National Park, which occupies 1,313 acres of protected tropical forests, coral reefs and wetlands. Keep an eye out for the Jaco and Sisserou Parrot, rare birds that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
In an effort to become the first climate resilient nation in the world, Dominica continues to lead the Caribbean Islands in the development of geothermal electricity.
Dominica’s world-famous Champagne Reef offers geothermal springs that constantly vent bubbles, making snorkelers feel like they are swimming in champagne.
Dominica’s rich, unspoiled landscape offers a natural playground of unending wonders to explore—and equally exhilarating ways to journey to them. Canyoning, also known as canyoneering or waterfall rappelling, will take you on a fulfilling adventure that rewards every challenge with unimaginable views of the changing terrain. Take the path less traveled and descend striking rock […]
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Dominica is home to some of the best diving in the Americas and Fort Young Hotel is pleased to partner with Cline Group, led by dive expert William Cline, to launch Fort Young Dive. The new dive operation will be based from the shoppes at Fort Young with dives departing daily directly from the hotel’s […]
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Rich in lush, unspoiled landscape, the Caribbean nation of Dominica is proudly known as the “Nature Island”—a title that the country does not carry lightly. Recently, in an effort to preserve the island nation’s cherished flora and fauna, the government announced that it intends to completely ban common plastics, single-use Styrofoam cups and Styrofoam food […]
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