About Dominica
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Dominica is an adventurer’s dream
known as Wai’tukubuli:
’Tall is her body’.
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Its majestic luxuriance of its knotted terrain and forested slopes
have captivated visitors for over five centuries. Dominica is
an island for travelers and adventurers rather than for those
who like their pleasures manicured and tamed.
As a visitor one participates in the life of the island and enjoys
its natural gifts of sea, river, and mountain as the islanders
do, whether by foot by bus or by car. In this way each new vista
becomes a personal discovery rather than a programmed slot on
a packaged itinerary.
November 3rd, 1493 Columbus first sighted Wai’tukubuli and
renamed it Dominica (not to be mistaken with Dominican Republic).
From his notes: ”Dominica is remarkable for the beauty of
its mountain and the amenity of its verdure and must be seen to
be believed.”
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Getting to Dominica |
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The commonwealth of Dominica is part of the Windward Islands
chain and lies between the two French islands Guadeloupe and
Martinique.
While there is no international airport in Dominica there are
daily connecting flights through Puerto Rico, Antigua, Barbados
and the other islands.
Two airports serve the island:
- Melville Hall in the northeast.
- Cane field near Roseau.
The connection most regularly used from the US is San Juan,
Puerto Rico via American Airlines and American Eagle, which
lands in Melville Hall.
A complementary pick up could be arranged from Canefield Airport.
Requirements to enter Dominica
* Visas: Not needed unless you are a citizen of one
of the Communist Bloc countries.
* Passports: A valid passport and a return ticket is a
must.
* Identity card: For French nationals, allows a visit up
to two weeks.
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Money
and Currency |
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ECD Eastern Caribbean Dollar. Exchange rate is around 2.67 ECD to 1 USD but most of the time you can use US Dollars.
There are few local banks and an ATM machines in several places around Roseau.
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Driving
in Dominica |
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Driving in Dominica is an experience. First, driving is on the left hand side. Because of a ragged topography, most roads are narrow and somehow challenging but not impossible to drive. Most people choose to rent a small 4WD vehicle. We would love to help you arrange a vehicle in advance or a shuttle so do not hesitate to request this.
cocoacottages@cwdom.dm
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What
to Bring |
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Swim suit, comfortable shoes you don't mind getting wet or sandals such as Teva's.
Flashlight, waterproof camera, a set of clothes and toiletries if possible in carry-on luggage as luggage may get delayed.
Dear Traveler,
Getting there is half the fun. Right?
So be patient, even though it seems like a long day of
travel, you have taken your shoes off and unbuckled you
belt a few times already……you will see …..
coming to Dominica is a choice you will forever cherish. |
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