Travel and Tourism Blog

Upon arrival, visitors are quick to note the lively and picturesque palette that is Dominica.  Its saturated colours are brilliant; vibrant and vivacious but never vulgar.  Mother nature is in full flourish.  Roadsides wield wildflowers, blanketed in  red, blue, white and yellow. The towns and villages are spirited, family homes dotting the landscape in bright greens, yellow, reds and varying shades of blue. Vivid too, are the well cared for fishing villages and boats, buoyantly brushed with character and charm. 

Pink fishing boats are, like Dominica’s inhabitants, distinctive! This is an island of individuals, daring to be different and taking pride in their island identity . Dominica is for the discerning traveler rather than the indiscriminate tourist; an prized gem   tucked away in time, where old-fashioned values last.  Read more about traveling in Dominica.

We had a great week-end of skiing at the Mont Blanc ski resort.  The resort is mid-sized but the mountain has 41 trails so a lot of variety.  The condos are ski-in/ski-out so we could get up in the morning and hit the slopes right away without having to drive.  The snow and the weather were both great – the sun was out most of the time and there was a ton of snow. We had dinner in the Mont Blanc restaurant “le Chamonix” which had a huge buffet – like you get in a resort down south.  We even tried frog legs (they taste like chicken like everyone says).  If you’re looking for a great skiers mountain that’s not too hard on the budget and has a lot of extras – Mont Blanc is a great location, and just an hour north of Montreal on Highway 15.

Dominica is about discovery. Much of its 360 rivers, rainforest and mountains remain virgin territory. Sightseeing, trekking, hiking, and diving are among the best in the Caribbean. But Dominica’s true nature is one of harmony; a land of  solace amongst towering mountains and cascading rivers. Being on the island is like being transported back in time, miles away from the fast-paced modern world; time moves at a leisurely pace in Dominica and that is the way Dominicans like it.

Dominicans are benevolent and kind, and take pride in being hospitable. They defer to the environment, appreciating the bounty that the land provides, and are quick to point out that Dominica is a self-sustaining land; one can grow their own vegetables, keep their own chickens and fish off the banks. Vegetables and fruits are in abundance. Two generously sized avocado set one back less than one US dollar.

Dominicans are innovative and considerate; not driven by profit, they take delight in experimenting and are motivated by pride and joy. This tiny population of 70,000 that inhabits 290 square miles, produces its own beer and coffee.  It remains famous, worldwide, for Dominican straw mats and exporting grapefruit and bananas. In the valleys sugar-cane is grown, crushed and processed into a high quality Dominica rum.  Read more about travel in Dominica.

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