About Dominica
Dominica is actually The Commonwealth of Dominica. The island is 289 square miles. It it situated between the islands of Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique to the south. It is part of the Windward islands and part of the lesser Antilles Island chain. There are over 20 mountains in Dominica, the tallest one being Morne Diablotins at 4,747 ft. There are also nine live volcanoes, most of them are in the south. There is no mass tourism, which make this island perfect for people who have a love for quiet nature. Dominica gained independence from Britain in 1978 and the official language is English. The currency used in Dominica is Eastern Caribbean Dollars, but U.S. Dollars are accepted everywhere on the island.
About the Weather
The climate of Dominica is tropical. Rainfall is abundant here, which is what helps to give Dominica so much of its greenery. Tourist season comes in the cool and dry season beginning in January to April. Hot and humid season is between May to November, which really isn’t so bad since this is a rainforest with abundant tree canopy. This time is also the rainy season, but the rain usually comes and goes throughout the day. Most activities can still be done during the rainy season, but it is very important to have a trained tour guide that can tell you exactly what is safe and if it is safe to do on that particular day that you want to do it. On average, temperatures for January are 78 degrees, April 80 degrees, July 82 degrees and October 82 degrees. Hurricanes can happen here throughout hurricane season, which is June to November, but they are more likely to occur from beginning August to end of September.
About Food
Food in Dominica is super tasty. Lots of seasonings and a lot of meats. Fish, chicken and beef can be cooked in various ways served with seasoned rice alongside fries, salads, root vegetables and lots of fruits. If you have any kinds of allergies to foods or are vegan or vegetarian, it is best to ask specifically what is in the dish that you want to order and disclose your allergy or food status to your server since dishes change daily and are never standard in restaurants.
