Discover Dominica,
Dominica
c/o Saltmarsh Partnership, The Copperfields, 25D Copperfields Street, London, SE1 OEN
T: 0800 012 1467, E: dominica@saltmarshpr.co.uk, W: www.discoverdominica.dm
Size: Approximately 29 miles long
and 16 miles wide
View from the front line
Currency: East Caribbean dollar
“Dominica sets itself apart
from the rest of the Caribbean
Dialling code from the UK: 00 1 767
Islands, being renowned as the
Population: 71,727 (2003)
Nature Isle, with its mountainous
Main city: Roseau
landscape, its stunning aquatic
Local time: GMT -4
wildlife and little niches all
Language: English
around the island just waiting to
be discovered.
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diving spots and ecological wonders constrictors! As well, the island to depths of 1,000 feet. avenues such as making it more
are experiences naturalists will offers excellent sperm whale Dining on Dominica is a culinary child-friendly which is always
appreciate. watching between the months of delight including fresh fruit, exotic an asset."
The island offers one of the most November and June. fresh fruit juices, vegetables and a Clare Goss, Veloso Tours, London
diverse ranges of flora and fauna Divers from across the globe visit variety of spices.
The Dominican Republic Tourist Board,
Dominican Republic
18-21 Hand Court, High Holborn, London WC1V 6JF
T: 020 7242 7778, E: dominican.rep@btconnect.com,
W: www.godominicanrepublic.com
Size: 48,734 square kilometres
View from the front line
Currency: Dominican peso
“When I'm asked for my thoughts
Dialling code from the UK: 00 1 809
and experiences of the Dominican
Population: over 8 million Republic I simply call it the
Main city: Santo Domingo
'Smiling Isle'. Whether you are
on an island safari, meeting local
Local time: GMT -4
children or enjoying a cocktail at
Language: Spanish
the beach bar, everyone is smiling
all the time!
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It has plenty to offer, with something secluded beach or
for every budget. The warm all-year ride a horse through
sunshine - the average temperature highest mountains in the Caribbean, The carnival in February is famed for the sugar cane; you can
is about 82F (28C) enhances the (that rises to more than 10,000ft being the largest, noisiest and most guarantee everyone you meet will
stunning scenery, palm-fringed (3,000m). colourful in the region. greet you with a smile.”
white-sand beaches, 35 world-class The warmth of the water attracts Whatever style of holiday you’re Sally Millington-Davey,
golf courses, full choice of water many birds and marine animals and looking for you can’t do better than Northampton, First Choice
sports, rainforests, lowlands, rivers, has made Samaná one of the most a visit to The Dominican Republic, it Holiday Hypermarket
spectacular waterfalls, desert and the beautiful parts of the island. has everything a visitor needs.
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