Dominica - Emerald pool
(Not to be confused with the better-known Dominican Republic)
1. Many magnificent birds, butterflies and flowers – the pure beauty of nature
2. The island’s humble, simple character is charming – “a discreet Garden of Eden”
3. A lot of fresh, local fruit delicacies and barbecued fresh fish
4. Moderate prices, minor globalization
5. The wild Napiers’s Beach
6. Locals are warm-heartedly living a peaceful life
7. Good safety
8. Excursions in the rainforest
9. No mass tourism hotel complexes, no all-inclusive resorts
10. Learning a lot about nature in the Papillote Tropical Garden
Dominica - Roseau - The Queen Mary 2 cruise ship towers over everything in town - somewhat dissonant - p.j. photo
2. Most of the animals we encountered were either cows or mosquitoes (I wouldn’t call either really exotic)
3. Debris, decay, trash in many areas
4. The scary landing at the small airport
5. The crowds flowing out of the cruise boats shatter the authentic calm of the island
6. Few budget accommodation options
7. Roads are in bad condition (a lot of potholes)
8. Not easy to discover the inland without a rental car
9. Not many nightlife and good restaurant options - even a mediocre quality restaurant is difficult to find
10. Dominica is not particularly good for snorkeling (except for Champagne Bay)
