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The Indian River in Portsmouth, Dominica (courtesy, Dominica Tourism)

Dominica Beach Highlights

By Travel Expert: Linda Samuel
  • Stand back: Underwater volcanic formations produce amazing valleys, canyons, and bubbling hot springs.
  • Look to the horizon—sperm whales frequent Dominica's waters October to March.
  • Raise a glass. . . to Champagne, a popular dive site named for bubbles that spout from volcanic sea vents.
  • Stay at a hotel that does double duty, providing lodging and diving tours.

Dominica Overview

The beaches aren't worth the effort to get here, but the landscape and rivers, as well as increasingly renowned scuba diving, are. Nature lovers who visit Dominica (Dom-in-ee-ka) experience a wild Caribbean setting, as well as the rural life that has largely disappeared on the more developed islands. Dominica is, after all, one of the poorest and least developed islands in the Caribbean....

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Hotels

expert favorite hotel
Beau Rive
Wakaman Point (1mi north of Castle Bruce)
Castle Bruce, Dominica
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Distance: 4.9 Miles
(from destination center)
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Papillote Wilderness Retreat
Roseau River Valley (5 mi east of Roseau)
Roseau, Dominica
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Distance: 8.7 Miles
(from destination center)
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Sutton Place Hotel
25 Old Street
Roseau, Dominica
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Distance: 9.5 Miles
(from destination center)
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Attractions

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Trafalgar Falls
South-central area
Trafalgar
Trafalgar, Dominica
Distance: 8.3 Miles (from destination center)
Description: The twin Trafalgar Falls, also known as Mother... Read More
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Morne Trois Pitons National Park
south-central region
Laudat, Dominica
Distance: 12.3 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Morne Trois Pitons National Park was established... Read More
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Champagne
Point Guignard
Distance: 14.4 Miles (from destination center)
Description: This unique snorkeling site gets its name from... Read More
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Dominica Vacation Rentals

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Belle Côte Villa
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Sleeps: 6
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Belle C???te Villa
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Swimming Pool
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Four charming seaside cottages on Dominicas coast
Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 5 Sleeps: 12
Amenities: BBQ, Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Linens, Stereo, TV, Towels, Wireless Internet Access
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