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A country in the Caribbean
Dominica is a mountainous Caribbean island nation with natural hot springs and tropical rainforests. Morne Trois Pitons National Park is home to the volcanically heated, steam-covered Boiling Lake.
The park also encompasses sulphur vents, the 65m-tall Trafalgar Falls and narrow Titou Gorge. To the west is Dominica’s capital, Roseau, with colorful timber houses and botanic gardens.
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ST JOSEPH DURING QURNTINE (APRIL 2020) SKY VIEW- AERIAL DOMINICA
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How To Get To Dominica | Arrival In Dominica | What To Do | Where To Stay
In this vlog, we fly from New York City to the island of Dominica, which is known as the Nature Island of the Caribbean and is located in the Southeastern Caribbean. This vlog will give you some ideas of what to do in Dominica, either when you first arrive or throughout your visit, and it will also give you a fabulous idea of where to stay in Dominica.
* Please DO NOT CONFUSE DOMINICA WITH THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC*
There are currently no non-stop options from New York to Dominica. The most direct options are to fly American Airlines from New York to Miami, then American Eagle from Miami to Dominica, OR to fly JetBlue from New York to San Juan, then Silver Air from San Juan to Dominica. To get to Dominica, we flew American Airlines from JFK to MIA, then from MIA to DOM. We chose this option because American arrives in Dominica at 1:30ish in the afternoon while the Silver Air connection offered through JetBlue arrives in Dominica after 5 PM. Since we already planned a short stay on the island, we wanted to maximize our time as soon as we landed, and we did pretty much that, as we got picked up from the airport and went right into a tour we booked through Waitukubuli Adventure Tour Company. Their tours have wonderful reviews, and they are often the company that TripAdvisor and Viator use for the tours they offer in Dominica. As you can see in the video, our tour included Trafalgar Falls, the Botanical Gardens, and Morne Bruce lookout point, then our arrival day tour concluded at our resort, Jungle Bay! Jungle Bay is a fantastic resort with a truly inspiring story, past, present, and my guess is future also! We look forward to sharing with you our experience from staying at Jungle Bay.
Although this is not a cruise video, cruisers, please listen up because you may choose to visit this island by cruise ship! Yes, you can cruise to Dominica! We had previously booked one MSC and two Royal Caribbean cruises that were scheduled to port in Dominica, but those plans changed for various reasons, from itinerary changes due to Hurricane Maria, to cruise cancellation in March 2020 because of the obvious, and to itinerary changes earlier this year. So, for this May 2022 visit, we decided to fly to Dominica and spend a long weekend there. Yes, that’s right! We don’t only cruise, we fly to our vacation destinations and enjoy land vacations from time to time too.
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Located on a hill in the village of Picard, this Portsmouth hotel offers views of Prince Rupert Bay and is a 5-minute walk from Ross University. The Champs Hotel features a hot tub, guided hikes and warm-coloured rooms with free Wi-Fi.
A flat-screen satellite TV is available in all rooms at The Champs. A refrigerator and coffee facilities are included...
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IWTC TV Destination Series: Dominica
Rugged Caribbean! Visit Dominica!
I AM DOMINICA
Produced and Realized by Riot House for Discover Dominica, during the 2015 DOMINICA FILM CHALLENGE (
We had the opportunity and luck to be part of this amazing travelling and human experience, filming the Carribean island of Dominica for a whole week with no particular direction but our vision of this wonderful place.
Behind the scenes :
Shot with :
- Red Epic
- Canon 5d mkIII Raw
- Canon L Lenses
- DJI Phantom2 + gopro hero 4
Edited in Premiere Pro CC
Graded with Da Vinci Resolve
Director / Main Shooter : Adi Bessac
Co-director / Second Shooter : Damien Bour
Drone shots by Damien Bour
Edited and Graded by Adi Bessac
Animation by Matthieu Wlazinski
Sound Design by Damien Bour & Alice Bortolazzo
Music Counting Stars by Reaktor Production
Voice Over by Sabrina Bully recorded at Sonic Art Studios in Dominica
Agency - Bolin Marketing
Client - Discover Dominica Authority
Agency Executive Producer - Michael Kraabel
Agency Field Producer - Nathan Eide
Island Driver - Matthew Williams
Guide - Joseph Gremo
Huge thanks to :
Todd, Michael, Nathan and Sandra from Bolin Marketing, Our lovely driver Matthew and our kind guide Joseph, Sheldon Casimir for the voiceover help, Anchorage Hotel & Dive Center, Castle Comfort Lodge, Evergreen Hotel, Picard Beach Cottages, Portsmouth Beach Hotel, Champagne reef Dive & Snorkel, the Champs Hotel, Cobra Tours & Yacht Services, Kalinago Barana Aute, Kubuli Beers, LIME Dominica, Waitukubuli National Trail, Old Stone Grill & Bar, Talie’s Pot Organic Products, Liat, Seaborne Airlines, Winair & all the amazing people we met in Dominica !
And a very special one to Nathalie, Francesco, Kristen, Katie, Dan, Andrew, Lisa, Liz, Sarah and Alison, our friends & partners from all over the world on this adventure.
Make Sure to visit this wonderful place !
COOLEST HOUSE IN PORTSMOUTH - AERIAL DOMINICA
Phantom 3 Drone Life video discovers fpv of House in Portsmouth in the beautiful caribbean islands. The Aerial photography and aerial videography discover it and let's you see the stock footage of this Dominica drone life within this Caribbean Drone life first person view.
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Indian River Tour in Dominica
While in Dominica, our guest host SocaDread takes a ride down the Indian River, The Indian River got its name because Kalinago (Carib Indian) lived along its banks and used it as an access route to the Caribbean Sea. The river was important to their livelihood as they used it to transport goods for trade with sailors and along the island chain. With its coastal wetland dominated by the spectacular buttressed Bwa Mang trees, the Indian River is among the most picturesque of Dominica’s 365 rivers.
We travelled with Denroy Clarke from Triple D Tours in his hand-oared riverboats where he showed us various types of wildlife and plant life along the swampy river bank.
Did you know that several scenes from the blockbuster film series Pirates of the Caribbean were filmed here? And when you finished you have to go to the Bush Bar and try the signature rum drink and some great Dominican/Creole cuisine.
I Spent the Day with a Haitian Gangster! (R.I.P Inspector) ????????
Port-au-Prince: Haiti's Capital Overwhelmed with Gangs and Guns! On a typical Monday morning, the front lines of the gang wars in Bel Air, Haiti are a grim sight. The ongoing wave of gang violence, believed by many to be the most brutal in the city's history, has ravaged Port-au-Prince and left the local law enforcement struggling to cope with the overwhelming numbers and firepower of the gangs.
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00:00 - Bel Air, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
2:28 - Gangster Invites me to his House
6:34 - The Inspector
12:22 - The Shoe Man
13:08 - A Big Gun!
14:14 - My Master Plan
*The Inspector was murdered in a shoot out shortly after my video. Rest in Peace my friend.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW before traveling to Saint Lucia ????????
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW before traveling to Saint Lucia
When you land in Saint Lucia , you need a mask and covid vaccinations in the airport
But outside you’re a free as a bird
Saint Lucia International Airport in Vieux fort( $90) 240 EC
If you’re going to other East Carribean countries, it’s best to withdraw BIG to avoid $5-$10 ATM fees. Remember $1 = 2.7 EC
The French had a strong influence in Saint Lucia. You can take a French boat from Saint Lucia to Dominica ???????? for $66.
Some of the stores were closed due to covid.
If you go on Friday, you can experience the nightlife in Gros Islet. Be careful, some people plan to take advantage. It’s not advisable to travel light headed because the Atlantic Ocean is rough.
Here are Notable places to see in Saint Lucia ????????
Pitons mountain
Pigeon island
Aerial cable Tram
Roseau rum - balenbouch estate saint lucia punch
Diamond waterfall / mud bath
St Joseph the worker catedral
Castries market
Walcott square
Try Farine cassava bread
????????National dish - green fig salad salt fish
So grab your Piton beer ???? and enjoy Saint Lucia ????????
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NORTH OF DOMINICA (MARCH 2020)- PORTSMOUTH - AERIAL DOMINICA
DJI Mavic Pro Drone utilized by Aerial Dominica to discover the North of Dominica, Portsmouth, in the month of March 2020.
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Secret Bay, Dominica | The World’s Best Boutique Hotel
Tucked away on the unspoilt nature island of Dominica, Secret Bay is an award-winning boutique resort with just six sustainable luxury villas immersed in nature and designed to capture the luxury of time and space. With intimate and personalised service that caters to guest preferences and privacy, Secret Bay is the perfect getaway for a Caribbean honeymoon, private beach wedding or otherwise secluded holiday of a lifetime.
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Dominica | Travel Tipps | Reiseführer Deutsch
Die Insel Dominica liegt zwischen dem karibischen Meer und dem Atlantik, etwa auf halber Strecke zwischen Puerto Rico und Trinidad und Tobago. Aufgrund ihrer spektakulären, üppigen und vielfältigen Flora und Fauna wird sie als „the nature island“ (die Naturinsel) bezeichnet. Deshalb besitzt die Insel ein weit ausgedehntes Naturparksystem. Die gebirgigste Insel der Kleinen Antillen besitzt viele Vulkankegel mit Lavaseen, dazu gehört z.B. der Boiling Lake, der zweitgrößte thermisch aktive See der Welt.
Dominica ist nicht zu verwechseln mit der Dominikanischen Republik.
Dominica teilt sich verwaltungstechnisch in 10 Parishes auf: Saint Andrew, Saint David, Saint George, Saint John, Saint Joseph, Saint Luke, Saint Mark, Saint Patrick, Saint Paul und Saint Peter.
Kempinksi Dominica | Brand New Resort Walk Through
Be one of the first to take a look inside the brand NEW 5 STAR resort in Dominica! Cabrits Kempinski!
This hidden away, five-star, luxury resort in Dominica preserves the natural beauty of this unexplored volcanic island.
Four giant sparkling pools, full service spa with sulfur bath, three restaurants with sea/farm to table, and most of all, Above First Class service! There was someone there to cater to you at all times!
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Mero Beach, Dominica | Travel Trailers ep1
Mero Beach is a popular weekend spot for locals and visitors. The beach boasts warm, calm waters for swimming and offers a nice stretch of sand for sunbathing.
Located near the heart of the island of Dominica, 0.6 miles south of St. Joseph, Mero Beach is on the South West edge of the island.
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Roseau before and after Hurricane Maria in Dominica, floods, surge, winds, damage,
Roseau before and after Hurricane Maria in Dominica, floods, surge, winds, damage,
Hurricane Maria, enormous damage in Dominica ,floods and collapsed houses in RoseauDominica[edit]
Rainfall ahead of the hurricane caused several landslides in Dominica as water levels across the island began to rise by the afternoon of September 18.[23] At 21:35 ATS that day (1:35 UTC, September 19), the core of Maria moved directly over Dominica with wind speeds of 160 mph (260 km/h), or Category 5 intensity. The extreme winds blew the roofs off many houses, including the official residence of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, who required rescue when his home began to flood.[24] Reports from Roseau indicate total devastation, with half the village flooded, cars stranded, and stretches of residential area flattened.[25][26] Most of the island was left without cellular, radio, or internet service. Skerrit called the devastation mind boggling and indicated immediate priority was to rescue survivors rather than assess damage.[27] As of September 19, according to an update from the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), there have been 6 deaths on Dominica as a result of the hurricane, based on preliminary information.[21]
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Saint George 21,241 56.2
Saint John 6,561 59.0
Saint Peter 1,430 32.6
Saint Joseph 5,637 121.2
Saint Paul 9,786 65.2
Saint Luke 1,668 7.8
Saint Mark 1,834 10.4
Saint Patrick 7,622 87.5
Saint David 6,043 131.5
Saint Andrew 9,471 178.1
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As of: 11:00 a.m AST (15:00 UTC) September 17
Location: 13.5°N 56.2°W ± 30 nm
About 450 mi (720 km) ESE of the Leeward Islands
Sustained winds: 55 kn (65 mph; 100 km/h) (1-min mean)
gusting to 65 kn (75 mph; 120 km/h)
Pressure: 994 mbar (hPa; 29.36 inHg)
Movement: WNW at 13 kn (15 mph; 24 km/h)
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Early on September 16, the NHC began monitoring a potential tropical cyclone. The storm intensified into Tropical Storm Maria later on that day.
Current storm information
As of 11:00 a.m. AST (15:00 UTC) September 17, Tropical Storm Maria was located within 30 nautical miles of 13.5°N 56.2°W, about 450 miles (720 km) east-southeast of the Leeward Islands. Maximum sustained winds are 55 knots (65 mph; 85 km/h), with gusts to 65 knots (75 mph; 120 km/h). The minimum barometric pressure is 994 millibars (hPa; 29.36 inHg). The system is moving west-northwest at 13 kno
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Les pluies avant l'ouragan ont causé plusieurs glissements de terrain en Dominique alors que les niveaux d'eau à travers l'île ont commencé à augmenter dans l'après-midi du 18 septembre. [23] À 21h35, ATS ce jour-là (1:35 UTC, 19 septembre), le noyau de Maria a déménagé directement sur la Dominique avec des vitesses de vent de 160 km / h ou de l'intensité de la catégorie 5. Les vents extrêmes ont soufflé les toits de nombreuses maisons, y compris la résidence officielle du Premier ministre Roosevelt Skerrit, qui a exigé un secourisme lorsque sa maison a commencé à inonder. [24] Les rapports de Roseau indiquent une «dévastation totale», avec la moitié du village inondé, les voitures échouées et les étendues de la zone résidentielle «aplaties». [25] [26] La plupart de l'île était restée sans cellulaire, radio ou service Internet. Skerrit a qualifié la dévastation de «stupéfiants» et a indiqué que la priorité immédiate était de sauver des survivants plutôt que d'évaluer les dégâts. [27] À compter du 19 septembre, selon une mise à jour de l'Agence de gestion des situations d'u
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Saint George 21 241 56,2
Saint John 6 561 59,0
Saint Pierre 1,430 32,6
Saint Joseph 5 637 121,2
Saint Paul 9 786 65,2
Saint Luc 1.668 7.8
Saint Marc 1,834 10,4
Saint Patrick 7 622 87,5
Saint David 6 043 131,5
Saint Andrew 9 471 178,1
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Driving from beautiful Dominica Mero Beach to Roseau 5 months before hurricane Maria hit the island
Driving at beautiful Dominica Mero Beach to Roseau 5 months before hurricane Maria hit this Caribbean island. Recorded with ION action camera mounted on windshield with a suction cup mount adapter.
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Dominica
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Not to be confused with the Dominican Republic or Domenica.
For other uses, see Dominican (disambiguation).
Coordinates: 15°25′N 61°20′W
Commonwealth of Dominica
Motto: Apres Bondie, C'est La Ter[1] (Dominican Creole French)
Post deum terra est (Latin)
After God is the earth
Anthem: Isle of Beauty, Isle of Splendour
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Location of Dominica (circled in red)in the Caribbean (light yellow)
Location of Dominica (circled in red)
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Location of Dominica
Capital
and largest city Roseau
15°18′N 61°23′W
Official languages English
Vernacular
languages Dominican Creole French
Ethnic groups (2001[2])
86.6% Black
9.1% Mixed
2.9% Indigenous
1.3% other
0.2% unspecified
Religion 94.4% Christians
3% Folk religion
0.5% Irreligious
0.1% Muslims
2.0% Other[3]
Demonym Dominican or Dominiquais
Government Unitary parliamentary republic
• President
Charles Savarin
• Prime Minister
Roosevelt Skerrit
Legislature House of Assembly of Dominica
Independence
• Associated Statehood Act 1967
1 March 1967
• from the United Kingdom
3 November 1978
Area
• Total
750 km2 (290 sq mi) (174th)
• Water (%)
1.6
Population
• 2016 estimate
73,543[4] (195th)
• 2011 census
71,293[5]
• Density
105/km2 (271.9/sq mi) (95th)
GDP (PPP) 2016 estimate
• Total
$808 million[6]
• Per capita
$11,429[6]
GDP (nominal) 2016 estimate
• Total
$521 million[6]
• Per capita
$7,362[6]
HDI (2014) Increase 0.724[7]
high · 94th
Currency East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Time zone Eastern Caribbean (UTC–4)
Drives on the left
Calling code +1-767
ISO 3166 code DM
Internet TLD .dm
Dominica (/dəˈmɪˌnɪkə/ or /ˌdɒmɪˈniːkə/; French: Dominique; Island Carib: Wai‘tu kubuli), officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is a sovereign island country.[8] The capital, Roseau, is located on the leeward side of the island. It is part of the Windward Islands in the Lesser Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. The island lies south-southeast of Guadeloupe and northwest of Martinique. Its area is 750 km2 (290 sq mi), and the highest point is Morne Diablotins, at 1,447 m (4,747 ft) in elevation. The population was 71,293 at the 2011 census.[5]
The island was originally inhabited by the Kalinago and later colonised by Europeans, predominantly by the French from the 1690s to 1763. Columbus is said to have passed the island on Sunday, 3 November 1493, and the island's name is derived from the Latin for Sunday. Great Britain took possession in 1763 after its defeat of France in the Seven Years' War, and it gradually established English as the official language. The island republic gained independence in 1978.
Its name is pronounced with stress falling either on second syllable of the word, after the Latin word dŏmĭnĭcă lordly, or on the third syllable, after the French name Dominique. Dominica has been nicknamed the Nature Isle of the Caribbean for its natural environment.[9] It is the youngest island in the Lesser Antilles, still being formed by geothermal-volcanic activity, as evidenced by the world's second-largest hot spring, called Boiling Lake. The island has lush mountainous rainforests, and is the home of many rare plants, animals, and bird species. There are xeric areas in some of the western coastal regions, but heavy rainfall occurs inland. The Sisserou parrot, also known as the imperial amazon and found only on Dominica, is the island's national bird and featured on the national flag. Dominica's economy depends on tourism and agriculture.