Dominica

Firstly, lets start off with what Dominica isn't. It's not the Dominican Republic and it's not your cliché Caribbean island. Consider it Costa Rica of the Caribbean, at least in my eyes. There is no other island in this sector that remotely resembles the sheer topography wow factor that Dominica possesses. This mountainous paradise is mostly volcanic and has very few manicured beaches therefore tourism has developed rather slowly. It has a dense rain forest, freshwater lakes, hot springs and jaw dropping waterfalls - I'm talkin' national geographic status! I managed to capture some shaky amateurish video of an uncharted black sand beach not even the locals or taxi drivers know about. We tend, I think, to romanticize poverty when it's surrounded by natural beauty. It's a country that's proud of it's indigenous population, its lifestyle make its people some of the happiest in the world from what I gather. Barely scraping by on banana, aloe and soap exports this impoverished country welcomes the true eco-tourists who come to gape. Despite Dominica being a very underdeveloped island not always preferable for the average traveler, I do plan on revisiting to spend more time exploring the hidden gems for your post viewing pleasure.

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Travel & Events

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• Dominica
• Emerald Pool
• Wavine Cyrique
• Black-Sand Beach
• Nature
• Tourism

[MsSmiley541]

hey i'm going 2 dominica i want this tourguid do you remeber his name or have a contact for him?

[BenjapolGroup]

@MsSmiley541 Unfortunately i don't have his contact or remember his name. When I arrived on the island he was my taxi driver so I hired him to take me around. Everyone there is so friendly and knowledgeable of the island so you shouldn't have any issues getting around or finding places.

[ericjungleboy]

Great editing and great music!

[2769136]

@MsSmiley541 his last name is darroux pronounced da-ru i don't have his contact number but you can usually find him at the coulibistrie bus stop, not far from the cruse ship terminal about 300 yards.

[EXOTICPACO]

@MsSmiley541 my cousin is also a tour guide, his name is peter green. send me a message if you will like.

[EXOTICPACO]

@MsSmiley541 when you go to dominica, go to melvina`s in point michele, you will have loads of fun there great food and music until the day break. also krazy coconuts is also very nice. its a club if you want to party. dont forget to visit JR`s bar in roseau, by the ol market. ask anyone tehy will tell you exactly where it is. HAVE FUN AND TAKE LOTS OF PICS.

[missbistouri]

@BluetifuI He also said "one-way streets".

[BluetifuI]

Very nice, but didn't he say they just drive in one direction???? But I see otherwise.

[darkspur1]

Nice video, slick edit...beautiful paradise island.

[Supernaturaltattoo]

My beautiful country, video well done , respect!