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Dominica has emerged as a trending destination for 2020, with several mentions on top-tier "where to go" lists, including The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure. And with good reason! Filled with towering mountains, lush rainforests, rushing rivers, majestic waterfalls, and volcanic wonders, Dominica is the place where travelers forget everything they think they knew about the Caribbean. Make sure to watch the video feature, "We Call it Dominica" by Matador Network, to discover many more reasons to travel to Dominica this year. Additionally, getting to Dominica is now easier with the new direct service from New York's John F. Kennedy (JFK) airport to the Pointe-&aoblique;-Pitre (PTP) airport in our neighboring island of Guadeloupe, which is a short flight or ferry ride away. Keep reading to learn more fun facts, events and a variety of exciting news from hotel partners.
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Secret Bay Joins Relais & Châteaux
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Dominica is now part of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux portfolio of destinations with the recent acceptance of the island's boutique luxury resort, Secret Bay. This is the first and only Relais & Châteaux property in Dominica and just the eighth in the Caribbean.
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Rosalie Bay Eco-Resort Reopens
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The seaside Rosalie Bay Eco-Resort, located on the southeastern side of Dominica, reopened its doors this month following a direct hit from Hurricane Maria in 2017. The 28-room resort is best known for its sea turtle conservation program
and authentic Nature Island hospitality.
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New View Rooms at Fort Young Hotel
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Dominica's landmark waterfront hotel and dive resort announced the launch of the Fort Collection: 60 additional rooms that will feature modern amenities, local charm, and amazing views of the island's towering mountains or the Caribbean Sea.
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Mas Dominik, The Real Mas
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Taking place the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, "Mas Dominik, The Real Mas" is Dominica's lively Carnival. The celebration brings together African and French traditions, which are translated into a cultural explosion of music, art and dance. In the months leading up to Carnival, there are Calypso music shows, village feasts and pageants.
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The northeast corner of the island is home to the last remaining community of Carib Indians: the Kalinagos, Dominica's indigenous people and descendants of the population that once dominated the Caribbean islands. Not only is the land preserved in Dominica, but the people and culture as well! Homestays and activities with the community, such as cassava bread making and traditional dance classes, can be arranged.
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