Dominica, Roseau
Recently
ranked one of the top ten ethical countries in the world by Ethical
Traveller, the small island nation of Dominica is fast becoming an
exclusive destination for Caribbean travellers.
Whilst
destinations such as Barbados and The Bahamas continue to be hugely
popular, Dominica’s unspoiled natural beauty is proving a hit with
travellers.
Hubert J.
Winston, owner and managing director of Dominica Yacht Services, a
destination management company spoke to Yachting Pages and said, “We
have seen a steady increase in yachting arrivals into the ports of
Roseau and Portsmouth every year for the last ten years. Business is
great; we had a wonderful season and are already looking forward to
2015.”
Known as
‘Nature’s Island’, Dominica’s tropical rainforests, one of which is on
the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites, cover two thirds of the island
and are home to 1,200 plant species. With an abundance of rivers, lakes,
streams, and waterfalls visitors are never far away from nature at its
best. Hubert continued, “We focus on eco-tours because just travelling
two minutes inland from the coast, you will find nature at its best.
Dominica is truly a unique island. Visitors can take a high-energy hike
up to our famous boiling lake and see a host of remote waterfalls
including Victoria Falls, or opt for a more leisurely journey to the
Trafalgar Falls or the Emerald Pool. You can even experience the beauty
of Dominica’s verdant forests by taking a flora and fauna tour. There
really is something for everyone.”
Not to be
confused with its larger northerly sister, the Dominican Republic,
Dominica sits midway between Guadeloupe and Martinique. At just 289
square miles, the majority of the island’s population resides in and
around the port area of Roseau.
It is the
youngest island in the Lesser Antilles, still being formed by
geothermal-volcanic activity, as evidenced by the world's second-largest
hot spring, Boiling Lake. Dominica is the only country in the world
with a count of 365 rivers.
With a rich
history and breath-taking landscapes, Dominica is a truly unique
destination that combines eco tourism and luxury travel to give visitors
an experience of a lifetime.
When talking to Yachting Pages, Hubert added, “I would say 2014 has been our best year to date”.
Dominica Yacht
Services, the full service yachting and destination management company,
was established in 2005 and offers comprehensive assistance for all
sized yachts. They have previously worked with such luxury superyachts
as M/Y Serene (133m), S/Y EOS (91m) and M/Y Alfa Nero (85m). Services
include customs and immigration, island tours, chandlery and fuel
bunkering, among others.
For more information about Dominica Yacht Services, visit www.dominicayachtservices.com.
For details about Yachting Pages, visit www.yachting-pages.com.
