Dominica – Pirate Adventure Fun On A Budget Caribbean Holiday

Dominica is a beautiful, lush and tropical Caribbean island that boasts its fair share of blue skies, crystal clear turquoise waters, sandy beaches and surprisingly affordable tourist accommodations besides loads of holiday scope ranging from active to leisurely options that are sure to win hearts that love setting their own vacation pace!

There are a number of registered adventure tour operators working in Dominica for eco-friendly active holiday options like river tube adventures, ocean kayaking, jeep safaris in the wilds of a rural island landscape replete with rainforest foliage that is thick as it is tranquil as it is mysterious and challenging.

Pirates of the Caribbean holiday 

There are still others that focus only on giving you a slice of more Hollywood style holiday fun in the Caribbean such as touring all the islands that were featured in the super hit movie, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ which is a hot favorite of Johnny Depp fans and those that love the thrilling idea of buried treasure, boyhood tales and hunting for jungle maps and treasure trunks in a true to story book ideal setting which Dominica provides.

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Thus, one can safely compare that the movie was responsible for placing this tiny Caribbean island on the map for mass tourism to come sailing in much the same way as ‘Lord Of the Rings’ boosted the attractions of New Zealand’s many natural wonders through a fascinating cinemascope version of its tourism offerings.

For those who love hiking and the excitement of footing it through deep, dark and mysterious woods, there is the option of a jungle trek through Dominica’s natural gardens spread across the island’s expanse, which though not formally developed as much as the neighboring islands are for tourism, has its fair share of local guides and friendly natives making up for any information related to the flora and fauna found here that travelers are interested in learning about and photographing.

Of course, islands lying in the Eastern Caribbean are more geared for upscale foreign travelers but Dominica’s charm lies mainly for the budget Caribbean tourist who is looking to combine views of a gorgeous tropical landscape, with affordable and exciting recreational facilities and probably even some economical family fun with its plentiful friendly hosts who can offer lodging and board at prices that won’t break the bank – yes, even if you stay for a week!

So, hiring a guide is not an expensive proposition on Dominica and a few are sure to greet you as you step into the airport located approx. 28 miles from Roseau, the capital city, from where the drive in to market areas in Dominica are about an hour and a half.

Hiking trails take about the same amount of time, but are best covered with a guide since these are often narrow and winding, therefore getting lost is a strong possibility for newcomers to Dominica.  You can also hire a guide at the port in Roseau and the trained ones are great for getting local island information and trivia from besides of course, learning about the best eating and shopping joints available here.
So apart from hiking and river tubing, the two hottest Dominica travel attractions, tourists to this budget-friendly Caribbean island can also enjoy rain forest nature rambles and photography or videography of abundant and distinctive botanical providence besides fauna and bird species inhabiting the regions containing stunning waterfalls, dense forests and green canyon spaces in Dominica’s every part.

There are many cruise liners offering a water based travel opportunity for those who crave luxury with exotic tropical holiday fun and these are pretty affordable too at $50-100 a person for a single day trip (off-season prices) during its slow two-mile trip that is relaxing, covers some surprising rapids that are small but interesting, making for a wonderful holiday memory of Dominica like land travel just does not do it justice.

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Oh yes, but Wotten Waven, the collection of sulphur springs located near Trafalgar Falls about 5 miles from the capital city are a must visit for all those that enjoy the natural healing properties of this unique alternate therapy. If not this, then the Spa offering warm spring water baths, mud wraps and unique mineral-rich body and face treatments are sure to rejuvenate one’s senses and recharge the batteries for a truly memorable vacation in the Caribbean.

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