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How To Ditch The Office And Plan Your Escape

Written by Chris in Ecotourism No Comments →

Humans weren’t meant for just seating in one place for too long, they were meant for adventure. You know who you are, (yes you) sitting there in your cubicle with one eye on the “to do” pile and the other on travelocity.com. The desk is plastered with brochures from exotic locations and your computer wallpaper is a photo of your favorite beach.

When a co-worker returns from vacation, you’re the first to start the Q&A session. Sound familiar? You may be suffering from Travel Separation Anxiety.

It doesn’t matter were you’re in the world, being chained to a desk is tough when you want to trade the suit for a suitcase. It seems everyone is out traversing the globe while you pine away in the office.

You’re maybe saying to yourself “I can’t afford to go a vacation now” that’s maybe the same thing you said two years ago. Whether it’s financial or personal commitments that keep you grounded, your inner adventurer doesn’t have to become a casualty of the office cube. Keep the dream alive by planning your ME TIME or E.S.C.A.P.E.

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Does The Dominica Discriminate Against Disabled Travelers?

Written by Chris in Dominica Guide 2 Comments →

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.

What does Dominica and Indiana Jones have in common?

Written by Chris in Videos No Comments →

The one thing that Dominica and Indiana Jones share in common is Adventure. If you’re looking for a great adventure movie then checkout Indiana Jones and The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull, but you’re looking for an Caribbean adventure, Dominica is your best bet- just ask Johnny Depp.