Largely rural, uncrowded and unspoiled, Dominica touts itself as a 'non-tourist destination' for divers, hikers and naturalists - partly because it lacks those white-sand beaches so favored by holidaymakers to the Caribbean. The island's main attractions involve strapping on some gear and working up a sweat, making it a great destination if your interests extend beyond lying motionless in the sun.
Dubbed the Caribbean's 'Nature Island,' Dominica has a lush mountainous interior of rainforests, waterfalls, lakes, hot springs and more than 200 rivers, many of which cascade over steep cliff faces en route to the coast. The only way to really experience this fabulous terrain is to pull on your hiking boots and start walking. Get ready to test your calf muscles because the island has the highest mountains in the Eastern Caribbean; the loftiest peak, Morne Diablotin, is 4747 feet (1447 m) high - not bad for an island measuring only 29 miles (47km) by 16 miles (26km).
Apart from its natural splendours, the island has an interesting fusion of British, French and West Indian cultural traditions, and is home to the Eastern Caribbean's largest Carib Indian community. |
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