Portsmouth Photo: Secret Bay 
dominica
Dominica is not an island for lying on a beach. It’s green and mountainous, with rainforest, rivers, waterfalls and the second-largest boiling lake in the world.
It’s also one of the few places where sperm whales live year-round, and the small, eco-minded hotels here are some of the most characterful in the Caribbean.
where to go
A UNESCO-listed rainforest of lakes and volcanoes.
A challenging hike to a lake of steaming water.
Twin waterfalls with hot pools below.
Snorkel through bubbles rising from the seabed.
Home to the island's indigenous community.
A boat trip through mangroves in the north.
when to go
Dominica is warm and green all year, with the driest weather from February to May.
December to April
Drier and cooler, the best time for hiking.
May to July
Warm and green, with fewer visitors.
August to October
The wettest months and the highest risk of storms. Quiet and good value, though some hotels close for a few weeks.
where to stay
Portsmouth Photo: Secret Bay 
Photo: Jungle Bay Looking for something different? We know many more hotels and villas in Dominica, and we'll happily suggest the right one for you.
experiences
Head out with specialist guides to see the resident whales.
A full-day hike through the Valley of Desolation.
Swim below waterfalls and bathe in hot pools.
Snorkel through natural bubbles.
A rowing boat trip through the mangroves.
Meet the island's indigenous community.
Not really. The beaches are mostly dark sand. It’s best for nature and adventure.
Via Antigua, Barbados or Guadeloupe. We plan every connection.
Sperm whales live here year-round, with the best chances from November to March.
Yes, with a beach week in Antigua or St Lucia.
pair it with
Seven hundred islands and cays, with pink-sand beaches and some of the clearest water in the world.
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Grace Bay's powder-soft sand and calm, shallow water. Wonderful for families and for doing very little.
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Seven Mile Beach, superb diving and excellent restaurants, all very easy and well organised.
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