Family reunions and holidays to Dominica

When considering a trip to Dominica, many travellers choose the island for its good marine park system and the ability to see whales and dolphins most of the year.

We recommend that you find the time to hire a car as it takes a lot of time to negotiate the local transport and it’s hard to get back to Roseau in one day without one.

Places to stay in Dominica

Many of the hotels in Dominica are small friendly guesthouses, affordable apartments and hotels. We recommend that anyone renting a private villa should ensure there is adequate 24 hour security on the site. We have a range of specially selected hotels in Dominica for our customers so do let us know how we can help.

Dominica for weddings, anniversaries and special occasions

If you are looking for help organising a trip to Dominica for a group, whether that’s for a special family occasion such as an anniversary or wedding just get in touch. We have organised many types of trips, including music tours for some of the most well known bands in the Caribbean.

Dominica for family holidays

Dominica has a lot to offer kids and whether that is taking a whale tour or watching the dolphins.

Dominica for couples

The island is often seen as a romantic getaway for couples that enjoy nature who are celebrating their honeymoon or anniversary.

Beach Holidays in Dominica

There is plenty of choice when it comes to sandy beaches and good places for snorkelling or water sports in Dominica.

Cultural and Adventure Holidays in Dominica

There is a wealth of French history on the island.

Hiking

The island offers more than 300 miles of trails for the keen hiker. Hire a guide to trek the 6 miles up to the Boiling Lake, the largest of its kind in the Morne Trois Pitons National Park. Finish off your hike with a swim in the Titou Gorge.

Whale Spotting

This is one of the best places to see many types of whales and dolphins such as sperm whales, pilot whales, spinner, bottlenose and spotted dolphins around Soufrière Bay.

Boat Trip

Take a river boat trip up the Indian River from just south or Portsmouth to see the migrating birds who stay in this marsh area in winter.

Diving

Dominica is seen as the place for pristine diving and it has many wall dives, reefs and even springs under the sea with good visibility. Toucari Bay and Douglas Bay are part of a marine park but the most popular spots are Pointe Gugnard , Soufrière Bay and Scott’s Head.

Snorkelling

Snorkelling is good at Champagne where you can swim and snorkel through bubbles caused by the underwater hot springs.

Cycling

Bikes can be hired at Nature Island Dive in Soufrière and although some roads are steep, few are busy or have fast traffic outside Roseau.

Water Sports

Take a kayak or windsurfer out on Freshwater Lake or take a guided boat tour. You can also kayak or river tube down the Layou River.

Picturesque Villages

Visit the villages of Soufrière and Scotts Head for their picturesque setting and mountain backdrop.

Fort Shirley

Visit Fort Shirley on the Cabrits which has a visitor centre and a good map of the area and history of the landing of Columbus in 1504.

Carib Cultural Village

Visit the Carib Cultural Village on the Atlantic coast where you can watch traditional crafts such as canoe building, calabash decorating, cassava processing and weaving. The Caribbean coast is much safer than the Atlantic coast for swimming which is rather dangerous due to strong currents.

Mountain Drive

Drive through the mountains from Portsmouth to the northern tip of the island to Cape Melville and stop off at the sulphur springs and on to Penville to make it a circular trip. There of plenty of hiking trails and sandy beaches to explore in this area.

Dominica Highlights

Visit Penrice Falls near Pont Cassé or swim in the Layou River nearby or walk to Jacko Flats where a group of escaped slaves called “maroons” used to live. There are steps carved out of the cliffs of the Layou River gorge up to the plateau where the maroons camped.