Introduction
Dominica
(not to be confused with the Dominican Republic) is one of the
small islands that make up the eastern Caribbean chain. It is
located in the middle of this chain, between the French island
of Martinique and Guadeloupe.
Formerly
a British colony (we've been independent since 1978) our main
language is English but many people speak a French-based Creole.
How to Get Here
Though we don't
have a large international airport there are several ways to get
here. Melville Hall is our main airport, located in the north
of the island. Its international airport code is DOM.
Melville Hall Airport is served by flights from neighbouring islands,
so you can connect via Antigua, Barbados, St. Lucia and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
We are
also served by high-speed ferries from Martinique, Guadeloupe
and St. Lucia. The Ferry Terminal is located in the capital, Roseau.
Or you
could hoist the skull & crossbones and sail the high seas!
Click here for the latest information on getting to Domincia.
Attractions
Dominica
is famous for its lush tropical rainforest, hundreds of river
and dozens of waterfalls, and some of the best diving in the world.
See out list of Pirate Attractions
and Pirate Dive Sites.
Accommodations

For a
superb range of hotels, eco-inns, lodges and more, check out our
accommodations page!
For
more information visit the following island sites:
aVirtualDominica.com
Visit-Dominica.com
Dr.
Lennox Honychurch's Dominica
Tour
Operators

For the
best guides to our island, see
our tour operators page!