Welcome to Dominica. This beautiful island is located in the Lesser Antilles region of the Caribbean. It is a lush island overflowing with nature and natural beauty. It is very undisturbed and is the perfect escape for the active individual. Hiking is the only way to see several of the island's unique sites. If water sports are more your thing, diving, snorkeling and whale watching are a few of the main events. We stayed at Jungle Bay on the Southeast corner of Dominica. This luxury resort offers guest a wellness and adventure vacation.
During our time in Dominica, we had some memorable adventures. I hope these pictures give you a sense of the unique beauty this paradise has to offer.
The tour guides and locals kept referring to the Champagne Beaches. I was confused because there are basically no beaches in Dominica. This volcanic island has mostly rocky shores. What I eventually learned was the Champagne bubbles are underneath the water. Best seen while snorkeling, these water bubbles come from the ocean bottom via volcanic springs. Here I am floating over the warm bubbles, they really tickle the skin!
When Christopher Columbus discovered Dominica, he returned to Spain and explained his discovery by crumpling a piece of paper and putting it on the table. It was the best way for him to describe the landscape of Dominica.
This spot is called Scottshead. It is at the Southern point of Dominica where the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea meet.
The country is basically a Garden of Eden. Every fruit and vegetable can grow here due to the consistent warm temperature and rainforest moisture.
Interesting fact. Over 25 Centenarians (people over 100) live in Dominica. That is one good blood line!
Lots and lots of waterfalls.
Hiked to the Boiling Lake. This 6 hour round trip hike was the hardest thing I've done physically in a long time. It is the second largest "hot lake" in the world boiling at 200 degrees.
Thank you Dominica for your undisturbed beauty, genuine kindness and love for life.
