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Dominica Bucket List 🇩🇲🇩🇲🇩🇲

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Welcome to the Nature Isle of the Caribbean, Dominica. Here you can 365 rivers, one for every day of the week and numerous waterfalls and lakes. Being the country with the most volcanoes in the Caribbean, Dominica has numerous locations where you can...
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Hiking

Waitikubuli - Tall is Her Body.  The Waitikubuli trail is the longest trail in the Caribbean at 115 miles long and can be completed in 14 segments. It begins at the most southern community, Scott'shead and ends at the north community of Portsmouth.  Please refer to my Hiking Essentials List to be prepared for any hike along this trail. 

 
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Situated in the south of Dominica is the first trail of the National Trail. It was initially one of the easiest trails to complete however due to mother nature (Hurricane Maria. 2017) it has since become one of the hardest trails. Allocated time 4-6 ...
Waitukubuli National Trail Segment 1 : Scotts Head to Soufriere
 
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Continuing from Soufriere to Bellvue Chopin is segment two of the national trail. This hike is described as moderate and the allocated time is 6 to 7 hours.
Waitukubuli National Trail Segment 2 : Soufriere to Bellevue Chopin
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Starting off in Bellevue Chopin and heading to the center of the Dominica where you can find more hot springs and sulphur bars. You will be able to enjoy the breathtaking view of the city along certain spots on the trail. This trail is described as m...
Waitukubuli National Trail Segment 3: Bellevue Chopin to Wotten Waven
 
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For the nature lovers, this hike is approximately 6 hours long and can be described as moderate. Check out the Middleham Falls Trail while enroute to Pond Case
Waitukubuli National Trail – Segment 4: Wotten Waven to Pond Case
 
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Segment five of the national trail will be fun, you will pass along one of the islands  coziest waterfalls, The Emerald Pool, don't forget to take a dip and some pictures for you scrapbook. This scale is described as easy, so the entire family can do it, and the allocated time is 7 hours.
Waitukubuli National Trail – Segment 5: Pond Case to Castle Bruce
 
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This trail will take you through the Kalinago Territory, the home to the indegenious people of Dominica, you will along the Atlantic coast and will also pass along Escalier Tete Chien, ask one of the indegenious people to tell you the story and you w...
Waitukubuli National Trail – Segment 6: Castle Bruce to Hatton Garden

Waterfalls

Tall is her body and so are her majestic waterfalls

 
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Visit our Parent falls, Mama and Papa, mostly known as the Trafalgar falls. Take a short 10 minute walk to the breath-taking falls. You might even see an appearance of the baby falls
Trafalgar Falls
 
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Deep in the forest and an easy short hike, you will stumble upon the deep basin of Middle Ham falls in the quiet community of Laudat. I don't recommend going alone or when it's raining.
Middleham Falls
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Not considered part of the National Trail, however you will need to take into consideration you will need water shoes and a bit of patience to find this hidden pool.  I don't advise going alone nor when the weather is or was recently unstable.
Chaudière Pool
 
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A quiet area to enjoy nature
Salton Waterfalls
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Eats and Drinks

Here I will try to cover most communities in the Dominica were you can stop along your journey to eat a good meal.

 
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Some real Ital food, Vegetrian style meals. Located in Loubiere, Dominca, just ask a villager for Ras and they will help  you out.
River Side Cuisine
 
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On a late night crawl for a munch? Surely Spider's late night bar is a must stop, his pies are amazingly amazing and are worth the wait. Located on the Loubiere Highway
Spider's Bar
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Specifically Located on the Dame Eugena Boulevard, Petit Paris sends your taste buds to France without leaving the quiant Island of Dominica.
Le Petit Paris
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Located on  the Bayfront, you can enjoy some mixed drinks and tasty food while enjoying some music and viewing the town's port of entry from above.
Hi-Rise Beach Bar
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Beaches and Diving

Main beaches in Dominica to enjoy. Don't forget to hold some sunscreen.

 
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Located in Mero, Dominica is one  of the most popular beaches in Dominica, however there is always an area to set up for your day at the beach. There are bars and places to eat more towards the center of the beach along with restrooms and rinse stations. There is a small fee to use t...
Mero Beach
 
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The name gives what it offers, take a dive with a local guide, Donny Hector from Donny's Water Sports to view the effect of a flute of Champagne  under water along with the amazing underwater life. After your dive, ask for a beach chair and enjoy some local drinks from the bar, while watching the sunset. Such an amazing experience. Will recommend Donny's Water Sports 100 times over
Champagne Beach
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Located in the North of Dominica, Portsmouth, is another popular beach that you can stop on from your trips to the Cabrits National Park.
THE PURPLE TURTLE

Site Seeing

 
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The word fresh is there for a reason, this lake is the largest of four in Dominica and is the source of the Roseau River which runs through numerous villages and communities.
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Situated in the same area as the Fresh Water Lake, The Boeri Lake is a source for numerous rivers around Dominica, take a small stroll up to Boeri to enjoy the amazing view on your way.
Boeri Lake
 
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A place stuck in time. Enjoy a historical part of Dominica where soldiers used cannon balls to attack and prevent pirates and even conquerors from entering the land. There are signs which allows you to understand what actually happened.
Cabrits National Park
 
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For great views of Roseau and the sea beyond it, head up to Morne Bruce, a small mountain at the back of the Dominica Botanic Gardens. This grassy viewpoint area is a great place to take a nature break without leaving the city and is ideal for sunset...
Morne Bruce
 
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This is lava formation found in the village of Sineku on the east coast of Dominica. Ask one of the locals to tell you how it was formed, and you will surely be amazed
Escalier Tête de Chien

Sulfer Springs

With 9 active Volcanoes, Dominica has a few Sulphur Springs/ Thermal baths. Take a dip in one and feel the instant relaxation. Most of these Spas are located in the villages of Wotten Waven and Soufriere. 

 
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Everyone knows Screws ! Therefore it's a must visit. There is a small fee for entry, however you are able to stay as long  as you feel. Alongside is a river where you are able to cool down after or before the thermal bath. He also provides mud to do the mud bath aspect.
Screw's Sulphur Spa
 
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Also located in Wotten Waven is Ti Kwen Glo Chaud, affordable price for adults and children.
Ti Kwen Glo Cho Hot Springs

Party & Festivals

Let's add two words to you vocabulary to be able to party like a Dominican. Sewo (See-wo)and Fete are both local words to describe party/festival-like events in Dominica. Dominicans have the amazing ability to party and enjoy themselves from sunset t...

 
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Carnival in Dominica is the Monday and Tuesday before the Catholic ash Wednesday, it is one of the most anticipated events of the year and thousands of people who go to Dominica to enjoy the music & jump up in costumes.
Dominica Carnival
 
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Our goal is to do a fete; for the people by the people during our favorite time of year: Carnival.The Ultimate Carnival Experience - Viva La Carnival
VIVA LA CARNIVAL - Dominica
 
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An all white event in Dominica held during the Carnival season in Dominica is a fund raiser held by the Dominica Rotary Club with live performances and delicious food.
Souse and Punch -Dominica
 
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Three amazing nights of pulsating rhythm with artists from around the Caribbean. Another anticipated event in Dominica, is held during the independence season at the end  of October leading up to Independence Day which is November 3rd
Festival Dominique | World Creole Music Festival
 
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The week leading up to Journee Kewyol (Creole day) is filled with activities in the Botanical Gardens, where one can experience all local entertainement.
Ti villaj Kweyol
 
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Every year, once possible, a different color, same venue and ultimate vibes Breakfast Fete is held. It is the day break event of the summer
Dominica Annual Breakfast Fete
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