Dominica Family Travel Guide

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View of South side of Dominica
Southern coast of Dominica (courtesy, Central Intelligence Agency)

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Dominica Family Travel Tips

  • Watch for sperm and humpback whales.
  • Hike through the lush rainforest to waterfalls and hot springs.
  • Ride an aerial tram into the rainforest canopy.
  • Snorkel where bubbles rise from underwater geo-thermal vents.
  • Discover the culture of the Kalinago, or Carib, native people.


Family Overview: Dominica

Why visit Dominica—an island without golf courses, luxury resorts, or amazing beaches? Go for the verdant landscape of mountains and rainforests laced with waterfalls and rivers, the rich reefs teeming with fish, and the surrounding sea where sperm whales breach year-round and humpback leviathans surface in the winter. Dubbed the "Nature Island," Dominica delivers eco-adventures in one of the Caribbean's most unspoiled settings. That's why this island works best for families with outdoorsy 'tweens, teens, and twenty-somethings. Read More

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3 Rivers Eco Lodge Hotel

P.O. Box 1292, Newfoundland Estate
Rosalie Map

Distance: 6.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

Anchorage Hotel

PO Box 34
Roseau Map

Distance: 10.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars
Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
3.0

Jungle Bay Resort and Spa

Point Mulatre
Roseau Map

Distance: 12.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
5.0

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Attractions

Scott's Head Soufriere Marine Reserve

expert favorite attraction
Scott's Head, Dominica

Distance: 15.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Scott's Head Soufriere Marine Reserve was established to preserve the bay and marine area. Guests to the Reserve can go ocean kayaking and view dolphins and whales. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
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4_0

Trafalgar Falls

expert favorite attraction
South-central area
Trafalgar
Trafalgar, Dominica

Distance: 8.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The twin Trafalgar Falls, also known as Mother and Father, are one of Dominica's most famous sites.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
3_0

Morne Trois Pitons National Park

expert favorite attraction
south-central region
Laudat, Dominica

Distance: 12.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Morne Trois Pitons National Park was established in July 1975, when it became Dominica's first... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
3_0

Airports

Major Airports near Dominica

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Other Smaller Airports near Dominica

Distance (mi.)
Marie Galante Les Bases Airport 6.7 map
Melville Hall Airport 7.1 map
Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport 58.9 map

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