The "Nature Island"

Dominica is known as The "Nature Island": waterfalls, hot springs, and hiking. You should go if: You want hiking, rivers, and rainforest instead of resort beaches You like whale watching and snorkeling You prefer a quiet, undeveloped island Must-visit places: Boiling Lake: A strenuous hike to a volcanic lake Trafalgar Falls and Emerald Pool: Easy waterfall walks Titou Gorge: Swim through a narrow canyon Champagne Reef: Snorkeling in bubbling volcanic water Kalinago Territory: Home to the Indigenous Kalinago people Must-try foods: Callaloo soup Bakes and saltfish Provision: Root vegetables with fish or meat Fresh tropical fruit, bay rum and local coffee Fun facts: Morne Trois Pitons National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sperm whales live in Dominica's waters year-round. It is a different country from the Dominican Republic. Logistics: Best time: February to May is drier; hurricane season runs June to November Currency: Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD); some places accept US dollars Getting there: Fly via Antigua, Barbados, Puerto Rico or Saint Martin, or take a ferry from Guadeloupe or Martinique Getting around: Hire a driver or guide; drive on the left Tipping: About 10 percent Must-learn phrases: Hello: Bonjou (Kwéyòl) Thank you: Mèsi Good evening: Bonswa Good morning: Always greet first in English too