Dominica Vacation and Trip Information

Situated in the eastern Caribbean archipelago, the island nation of Dominica (pronounced domin-eeka) is a lush, widely untarnished land that’s covered with tropical rainforests, rivers, lakes and waterfalls. Geologically young, Dominica was created by the shifting of two tectonic plates, which accounts for its varied terrain marked by deep gorges and 4,000-foot mountains. Dominica is also home to the Kalinago people, one of the only pre-Columbian Carib Indian populations remaining in the region.

Explore Dominica’s natural beauty with a hiking or zip-lining adventure in Morne Trois Pistons National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dominica also offers great kayaking, pristine scuba diving and incredible whale-watching opportunities. Don’t miss the country’s various cultural celebrations, including the World Creole Music Festival, Dive Fest and one of the most elaborate Carnival celebrations in the Caribbean.