Few places on earth exude eternal beauty like Dominica, located in the Eastern Caribbean, the island embraces a sense of serene, ageless beauty. It's a place where man and nature live in harmony, above and below the surrounding sea. You’ll remember the small coastal towns. The rugged mountains of the interior. The generosity of the people, and blessed with fertile soil and abundant seas, you’ll remember the quiet confidence of and island that can feed itself. For well-traveled couples. Young adventurers. Professionals looking to unwind. And everyone who travels with a passion not just to see things, but to make discoveries, Dominica anticipates your arrival.

English is the official language. Locals often speak a Creole-French patois.

Dominica is lenient, allowing you to bring personal and household effects, plus 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, and 40 ounces of liquor or wine per person.

Most hotels and restaurants add a 10% service charge to bills; check carefully to see if it's been  added. If this charge has not been included, tipping is up to you, though an additional 15% for particularly good service is always welcome.

Daytime temperatures average between 70° and 85°F (21°C-29°C). Nights are much cooler,  especially in the mountains. The rainy season is June to October, when there can be hurricane activity. Dominica lies in the hurricane belt, and fierce storms have taken their toll on the island over the years.

A 10% government room tax is added on accommodations, and a 5% tax on alcoholic drinks and food items. Anyone who remains on Dominica for more than 24 hours must pay an EC$50 (US$19) departure tax