Cacao and Cocoa - All about Chocolate in Dominica The amazing bean that gives us chocolate! Cocoa V. CacaoThere is often confusion between the words “cocoa” and “cacao.” Technically speaking, the tree, fruit, seeds/nuts and beans are all...
Welcome to the Dominica Wellness Challenge! Launched in September 2021 by the Dominica Health & Wellness Association and Dominica Association of Industry & Commerce (DAIC). 30 DAYS 3 Challenges 100% Fit, Healthy & Calm Body! Choose Your Challenge ~...
Authors About Dominica History National Symbols Kalinago People Carnival in Dominica Creole “Kwéyòl” Language Authors from Dominica Dominica authors living at home and abroad are represented here. Save & Exit Found 3 listings Order by: Title Updated...
Ylang Ylang Tree & Essential Oil About the Ylang Ylang Tree It’s latin name is Cananga odorata – it is a tropical tree belonging to the custard-apple family (Annonaceae). Other names for the Ylang Ylang tree include: the fragrant cananga, Macassar-oil...
Flights to DominicaCheck out these great deals for getting to Dominica! About Dominica History National Symbols Kalinago People Carnival in Dominica Creole “Kwéyòl” Language Flights to DOMINICA Find Airfares to Dominica Here are some flights available from...
Hurricane Maria - 2017 Hurricane MariaOn September 18, 2017 at 8.30 pm Hurricane Maria hit Dominica as a Category 5 Super-StormThe devastation to our beautiful Nature Island is mind-numbing. About 60 lives have been lost so far and people are still missing. But if I...
Reggae About Dominica History National Symbols Kalinago People Carnival in Dominica Creole “Kwéyòl” Language Reggae When someone is asked about Reggae they immediately (no doubt) think of the Caribbean and notably Jamaica, as this is the island that is the...
International Day of Yoga Annually in June ~ Worldwide and in Dominica Yoga on the Nature Island International Day of Yoga What is it? The United Nations General Assembly declared June 21st the International Day of Yoga on December 11, 2014. The...
Soukous About Dominica History National Symbols Kalinago People Carnival in Dominica Creole “Kwéyòl” Language SOUKOUS The central African country formerly known as Zaire, now Democratic Republic of Congo, is the home of the world renowned beat called...
Zouk About Dominica History National Symbols Kalinago People Carnival in Dominica Creole “Kwéyòl” Language ZOUK Zouk originally came from the French islands – Martinique and Guadeloupe – and was a great sensation in the 1970’s and...
Cadence-Lypso About Dominica History National Symbols Kalinago People Carnival in Dominica Creole “Kwéyòl” Language Cadence-Lypso (Kadans) Cadence-lypso started off in Dominica and developed in the French islands. The French Creole (Kweyol) spelling for...
KONPA (COMPAS) About Dominica History National Symbols Kalinago People Carnival in Dominica Creole “Kwéyòl” Language KONPA (KOMPA, COMPAS) The infectious rhythm of Haiti’s national dance music is known as KONPA (Con Pah, Kompa). The relentless KONPA dance...
Bouyon! Dominica's Own Music About Dominica History National Symbols Kalinago People Carnival in Dominica Creole “Kwéyòl” Language What is Bouyon? … a unique blend of the island’s traditional music and dance – namely Bele, Quadrille, Jing...
Music in Dominica The music of Dominica is infused with a variety of genres that are commonly heard in many places around the world. A lot of our music is derived from African and European elements. Instruments Genres Musicians Festivals INSTRUMENTS Although in modern...
Real Estate in Dominica The Dominica Perspective With a population of just 70,000 citizens, Dominica is ideally positioned to offer more square space per person than most other countries in the world. Here on the Nature Island you can find fresh air, clean...
Pirates in Dominica Films like “Pirates of the Caribbean” & “Pirate Master” have perpetuated Pirate legends and in some cases, created new ones. But what was a pirate’s life really like? Were pirates the top sea-dogs, or were there others whom even pirates feared?...
Bay Oil, Bay Rum Of all the agriculture practised in Dominica, one plant stands out as being quietly consistent throughout, when other crops have waxed and waned. No crop is immune to the ups and downs of the world market, but at least the bay tree doesn't fall over...
Citizenship by Investment in Dominica Dominica's Citizenship by Investment Programme Dominica's Citizenship by Investment (CBI) or Citizenship Investment Programme (CIP) is one of the longest-running and most trustworthy citizenship programmes currently available....
Yoga in Dominica Let Dominica Restore Your Health Yoga on the Nature Island – Practicing Yoga here is like no other place on earth! Dominica’s amazing natural attractions make the perfect back-drop for your Yoga Practice! Whether you are doing yoga,...
Being Well Health and Wellness in Dominica Yoga & Fitness Practicing Yoga on the Nature Island is an experience you won’t forget! Find a Yoga Class, a Gym, or a Fitness Consultant right here to guide you. We also have a detailed Yoga in Dominica...
Freediving in the Nature Isle Dominica Freediving in Dominica What is freediving? Freediving is an underwater sports activity in which you do not use any breathing apparatus – only your lungs! In a few short years, Dominica has become...
What to do in Dominica for a day See the best of Dominica during your short stay! I live here Studying On Business On a Cruise Blog Sign-Up Contact Dominica in a Day Don’t have much time to explore? Perhaps you are here on a cruise, or only have a few...
Kristine Simelda Kristine Simelda has lived on the island of Dominica since 1994. She is the author of four adult novels, three novellas, a young adult novel and a collection of short stories for young adults, and several published pieces of short fiction. Her main...
Mountains of DominicaAll about Dominica’s geological make up About Dominica History National Symbols Kalinago People Carnival in Dominica Creole “Kwéyòl” Language It is clear that Dominica is more vertical than horizontal. This diagram taken from The...
Tropical Fruits of Dominica and their local uses Dominica is often called the breadbasket of the Caribbean. One of the reasons for this is its abundance of tropical fruits. The list of fresh fruit available in Dominica is a long one and includes: Avocado Barbadine...
Aloe Vera - Nature's Remedy The aloe vera plant is actually native to North Africa. It arrived in the Caribbean in the 19th century on trading ships from Africa. Aloe vera grows easily in Dominica and is one of several crops mentioned in relation to diversifying the...
Dominica's World Creole Music Festival Events & Festivals Carnival in Dominica Dive Fest Dominica’s Independence Celebrations World Creole Music Festival World Creole Music Festival Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) is held over...
