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I once met a man named Jason, while standing at the bayfront cruise ship berth on my lunch break. We forged a conversation, searing social criticism, island styles, ironic humor, and good food (though not necessarily in that order).

When our conversion ended, I watched Jason on his on wheelchair trying to navigate the uneven cobbled streets and narrow sidewalks of my hometown of Roseau, Dominica, and I began to think about the accessibility of travel for people with disabilities. Being a disabled traveler involves challenges many others don’t have to face. But is movement getting easier or harder for disabled travelers to move around?

Increasingly, it is becoming easier for people with disabilities to travel, but when you look at most of the tourist sites and facilities in Dominica very few of them are accessible by disable tourists. Though I understand the number of disable tourist is very small, but if Dominica markets its self as one of the Caribbean destinations that welcomes disabilities travelers, they will come.

Many ships now have signs posted in Braille and in December, 2007 Royal Caribbean realized just how much of a boon disabled travelers can be for business when more than 3,800 deaf and hard of hearing passengers set sail together on a cruise that was specifically designed to meet their needs.

But for those adventure travelers with disabilities, who aren’t willing to wait for the tourism industry to adapt to their needs, the world is waiting for you and here is an open invitation to come visit Dominica. Most Dominicans are friendly and helpful.




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After you’ve have gone all your research and have decided to visit Dominica island. This is just the beginning; visitors to Dominica must make some few key decisions about their trip. Decisions like where you’ll stay and what you like to do while on the island. Making good decisions can help you get the most out off your island vacation.

Where To Stay

Now you’ve decided to make Dominica to be the perfect spot for your tropical getaway, you will have to decide what part of the island you want to call home during your stay. In Dominica there are different types of accommodations to meet every travelers need, whether you want to be in the center of it all, consider accommodations in the country’s capital of Roseau, the hub of Dominica’s social and commercial life. Nearly all of the island’s hotels and resorts are located in or near Roseau. If you’re one those travelers who enjoys secluded retreats, discovering the island’s natural sights and wildlife, then you may decide on staying near the island’s more rugged areas, perhaps a cottage in the mountainous regions of Dominica.

Dominica is one of the most undeveloped, rugged islands in the Caribbean, the farther you go from Dominica’s cities and populated areas, you will experience less tourist haunts and general bustle of the island population. So if you choose to stay in the quieter areas of the island, be prepared for a truly beautiful and natural experience.

Dominica is full of winding trails and wilderness, which makes for adventurous nature excursions, hiking and nature tours are popular activities among visitors. But beware of free-lance tour guides; they might not be properly trained or reliable as professional guides hired through a tour guiding company.

How to Get There

that-natural-sound.jpg Travelers get to Dominica by air or by sea. Most vacationers arrive by plane at one of the island’s two airports. You can catch several connecting flights to Dominica from several other Caribbean islands, including Antigua, Puerto Rico, and St. Lucia. And with American Eagle Airlines increasing their daily flights into Dominica out off Puerto Rico it’s much easier getting to Dominica.

On the other hand if you’re Sealover can get to the island by boat, whether on board a luxurious cruise or a fast ferry that runs between several nearby islands. Cruises are a great way to make travel a relaxing and enjoyable part of your vacation. For the most part, cruises only make a short stop on the island, usually just one day. Travelers with their own personal boats can also dock in the island’s harbors after passing through customs.

There is also the decision as to how to get around the island once you arrive. Taxis are a good way to see the island, and drivers can also act as personal tour guides. Self-determining travelers will find several rental car companies that serve the island, so you can tour at your own pace. Buses are an affordable means of transportation, and allow you to navigate and enjoy the island like a Dominican.


Where to Go on the Island

Take a breath awayOnce you get settled, you’ll want to consider what activities interest you and which sites you would like to visit. While you don’t need to plan every event of your trip, having an idea of your itinerary will help point you toward the businesses with which you’ll need to make arrangements.

When making decisions on what sites to visit, you should also have the consideration your traveling companions’ interests as well as your own, because there some tours which are difficult and not suitable for certain travelers. The island is full of natural sites, and you may consider visiting a national park or reserve. Families may want to consider a guided day tour or a trip to one of the island’s museums or for a romantic getaway, couples can enjoy the botanical gardens or splashing in cool rivers and waterfalls.
Having a rough plan before setting off to Dominica Island will give you the chance to experience as much as you can while staying on the island. Doing a little research and early decision-making will ensure the vacation you envision becomes a reality




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Dominica is one of the most unspoiled islands in the Caribbean, besides the islands world-class scuba diving, waterfalls, and lush green scenery, but in reality Dominica may not be the prefect destination to all travelers. Any smart traveler would research the area’s possibilities and determine whether a vacation to Dominica will suit their style. Well as you already know that there will always be people who are never prepared and just make decision on the spur of the moment.

The most vital part of creating any good vacation experience starts with research, whether if it’s to find out about the restaurants or learning about the different Ecotourism Resort and adventure tours, doing some research will give you a clear indication as what to expect in the nature island of Dominica.

Nowadays with the help of the internet, you’re just a click way were you can quickly access millions of Web sites (like this blog) that can help you learn about Dominica and the Caribbean. Some sites even allow you to buy airline tickets, make hotel reservations, rent cars and even make you reserve your favorite activities. These are just some off the things you can do by just simply typing the word “Dominica or Dominica Island” in any powerful internet search engine for example Google.com and this will give you a list of different Web sites which information about Dominica. In these search engines there are thousands of different Web sites providing information about Dominica, some sites are not reliable or will not helpful in your search.

However, there are many trustworthy. You can learn about very aspect of your vacation from these site, which provides valuable information on planning your trip, traveling to the island, getting around once you arrive, and ideas about different types of accommodations. Another site is the Official Dominica Tourism Web site which as tons of valuable information and stride making sure visitors enjoys their vacation. The site maintains accurate and helpful information which is consistently updated. Dominica dot dm also allows you to jump to local Dominican business directories from the site or get specific ecotourism details on hiking and scuba diving opportunities; for specific questions you can always use the contact information provided. The Caribbean Tourism Organization also maintains a site that covers tourist-industry-related news and an event calendar.

Once you’ve found the activities you’d like to pursue or hotels you want to learn more. You can always make use of the different online business directories and yellow pages. Tourism is still relatively a small industry in Dominica, so many small businesses may not be listed in the online business directories, but they’re great for finding out contact information for restaurants, hotels, tour guides, dive shops, car rental firms, and other useful businesses. Another great source for Internet travel information is the online message and bulletin boards. These sites serve as an community forums, allowing vacationers from around the world to share their experiences of Dominica. Users can also post questions or comments about virtually every aspect of travel and responses are organized beneath the queries. “Topics or threads,” often create long discussions composed of many responses.

Another primary resource of reliable information is your friends, family, or colleagues who have traveled to the island themselves. In fact, this reliable source may be the reason behind why you want to travel in the first place or perhaps business associate raved about the Boiling Lake in Morne Trois Pitons National Park or a co-worker who had stories to share about the world-class scuba diving just off Dominica’s shores. Such primary resources can give you helpful information on what to see, where to go, and what to avoid.

You can also search the Internet for two other types of sites: Travel Vendors and Magazines. Travel vendor sites list a number of flights, hotels, tours, and rental agencies that offer services to foreign travelers to Dominica. Although most travelers will turn to travel vendors to book final tickets in the late stages of planning their vacation, these sites can be useful during any stage of the research process. For example, by searching for hotels, you can comparison shop the prices and amenities of inns, guest houses, and resorts. For example, by searching for hotels, were you can compare the shop prices and amenities of different inns, guest houses, and resorts. Also there are many articles dealing specifically about Dominica that can be found on travel Web sites and travel magazines, containing stories about hiking and dining on the island, while others may include reviews of hotels and restaurants in a travel narrative.

Visiting the travel section at your local bookstore is also a good source for a number of reliable and updated reference guides and travel journals. Some focuses particularly on Dominica while others are guides are for the overall Caribbean. Travel guide books can provide information on a variety of topics, from details on ecotourism resorts developments to lessons in island cuisine or about destination history. Some travel books may even contain information in the form of travel journals written by people who have spent time on the island. There are some Dominican guides pitched at different types of readers: ecotourists, honeymooners, elderly travelers, families, gays and lesbians, or travelers with high or low budgets.

Remember to visit the magazine rack for travel titles dedicated to the Caribbean. Even if the current issues don’t have specific articles about Dominica, you may be able to find useful information as well as package deals on hotels and services in other Caribbean islands.

A stress free trip to Dominica can be the perfect getaway, calming and rejuvenating. Even if you don’t want to do nothing while you’re visiting, but it’s always good to learn about the best places to relax and enjoy this unspoiled heaven.




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