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Welcome to the Nature Island
And welcome to avirtualDominica.com ~ a comprehensive guide to our beautiful Caribbean island, Dominica
Get to Know Dominica – From hiking the lush mountain peaks soaring nearly 5,000 ft. tall, to diving the dramatic vertical walls of our underwater terrain, it’s no wonder Dominica can take your breath away at every turn.
Explore our site to find out what makes Dominica one of the best vacation destinations in the Caribbean for scuba diving, whale & dolphin watching, hiking, bird watching, exploring a pristine tropical rainforest along our Waitukubuli National Trail, discovering our unique culture, find the perfect place to stay…or simply relaxing on one of Dominica’s secluded beaches or in our unique, natural hot springs.
What’s On?
November
Freediving Competition – Blue Element 2018
November 23rd to 30th in Soufrière, Dominica
Learn more about Freediving in Dominica
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Freediving Competition in Soufriere
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Learn to Speak Kwéyòl!
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Just Published!
A View of the Empire
at Sunset: A Novel
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An Old Favourite
A Flying Fish Whispered
by Elma Napier (1938)
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The Perfect Backpack
For hiking in Dominica, my favourite backpack is a waterproof one. It's not only great for hiking in the rainforest, you can take it along on a kayaking trip, whale-watching, or to the beach to keep things sand-free & dry. Check out this MarsBro Waterproof Backpack on Amazon.
For other styles, see the Best Hiking Backpacks on Amazon
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What's New?
Recent Listings
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Books
Birds of the West Indies
By James Bond
A Petersen Field Guide
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Reef Fish Identification
By Paul Humann and Ned Deloach
Florida Caribbean Bahamas - 4th Edition (Reef Set)
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In the Forests of Freedom - The Fighting Maroons of Dominica
By Dr. Lennox Honychurch
Papillote Press (2nd Edition-July 31, 2017)
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Hurricane Maria
On September 18, 2017 at 8.30 pm Hurricane Maria hit Dominica as a Category 5 Super-Storm
Dominica is now on its path to recovery. Read more about Hurricane Maria here and find out how you can help Dominica rebuild.
Dominica, the Nature Island
* Whale Watching Capital of the World *
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A man who since the age of 14 has seen his personal liberty severely restricted by the governments of both India and China has now found freedom through a citizenship by investment program in the Caribbean.
www.imidaily.com/caribbean/likely-successor-to-dalai-lama-gets-dominica-citizenship-by-investment/
imidaily.com
The Karnapa Lama, tipped by leading buddhists to be among the most likely candidate to be the next Dalai Lama, has obtained a citizenship in Dominica through investment in Jungle Bay.If you need to brush up on your kwéyòl for next year's Independence Celebrations, you'll want a copy of Sylvia Henderson Mitchell's book! www.avirtualdominica.com/dominica-directory/kweyol-donmnik-learn-dominican-kweyol/
Kwéyòl Donmnik: Dominican Kwéyòl for Beginners
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This invaluable language book teaches the Dominican Kwéyòl language from the very beginning. It explains Dominican Kwéyòl Grammar in very simple terms, is easy to follow and includes exercises at the end of each chapter. The book also includes two useful glossaries: English to Kwéyòl and Kwéy...* Happy 40th Birthday DOMINICA! *
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#Dominica Day!Everyday is a busy busy day but had to take a moment to recognize 'Hashtag Dominica" Day. One of my favourite shots of Morne Nichol on the way to the boiling lake. #Dominica