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The People of Dominica
Passports, Visas and Entry Requirements
Currency
Health and Safety
Climate and Weather
Geography
Electricity
People
Dominica is a rural island and a slow, rural lifestyle is the way of life on the
island. Many of the Caribs, the native people of the
Caribbean, are wonderful basket weavers and sell them as a popular souvenir for
many visitors. Conservative and religious, locals frown upon revealing clothing
that seems mainstream to many Westerners. It is best to dress casual and light,
but be a bit more modest in your mode of covering than you might normally be in
the States.
Passports, Visas and Entry Requirements
All visitors to Dominica, including those from within the Caribbean, must
have a valid passport and an ongoing or return ticket. At the time this was
written, residents of the United States* did not need a passport.
| *The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 requires that by January 1, 2008, travelers to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada have a passport or other secure, accepted document to enter or re-enter the United States. This includes United States citizens! In order to facilitate the implementation of this requirement, the Administration is proposing to complete it in phases following a proposed timeline, which will be published in the Federal Register in the near future. For additional information, go to http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html. |
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Currency
The official currency of Dominica is the Eastern
Caribbean Dollar (EC$). The U.S. dollar is widely accepted, but you may
still receive change in EC$. The exchange rate is permanently fixed at about
EC$2.70 to each US$1 (EC$1 = US$0.37)
Currency Exchange - Get your currency needs managed in advance! Many airports, railroad stations, bus depots, and other points of entry have no currency exchange. When currency exchange is available in airports, lines can be long and rates can be "sky high". These long waits and usurious fees can be a nightmare. Order in advance from All Foreign Currency right online. It's fast, easy, and you save time and money! The can also provide you with Travelers' checks, bank drafts, and transfers. U.S. dollars are not accepted everywhere and rates can be atrocious!
Health and Safety
Crime is rare in Dominica, but you should still follow basic safety precautions
as you might in your own city. Roads are difficult to navigate in Dominica, and it
is easy to get lost in the outer areas of the island. It is recommended you hire a local guide.
Water is potable from taps, as well as from springs and lakes in the high
mountains. However, you might be more comfortable with bottled water.
Climate
The temperate climate here makes it a great place to holiday. Average
temperatures range from 71 to 82 degrees in January, and from 76 to 86 degrees
in July. However, you may want to bring a light jacket or sweater as temperatures drop sharply as evening approaches, especially in more elevated
areas. The rainy season from June to October is when most of the island's 78 inches of annual precipitation falls. Hurricane Season lasts from June 1 to
November 1, and although Dominica has had its share of storms, advance warnings
normally will get you to safety in time. Hurricanes are one of the most
predictable natural phenomenon, and thus pose little threat to tourists.
Geography
Dominica is the place to visit if you are a nature lovers. The island is filled
with diverse natural formations and lush
vegetation, with a thick rain forest and high mountains covering the island.
The highest point on Dominica is 4,747 feet (1,424 meters) above sea level on Morne Diablotin. Dominica is easily the most untouched and rugged island of the
Caribbean. Most will probably find the beaches to be rather mediocre beaches,
therefore many visitors turn to the
clear lakes, the rivers near waterfalls, and hot springs for swimming.
Electricity
U.S. visitors need both adapters and transformers, as
the electrical current is 220/240 volts AC, 50 cycles.
Getting To and Around Dominica
Travelers to Dominica usually arrive by air at Melville Hall Airport or Cane
Field Airport. Neither handle direct flights from North America or Europe.
Several different regional and international airlines offer service to Dominica,
most often connecting via San Juan (Puerto Rico) or other major Caribbean
airports. Melville Hall Airport, the larger of the two, is on the northeastern
coast of the island. The newer (and smaller) Cane Field Airport is about 15
minutes north of Roseau.
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Boats sail to Dominica from Martinique and Guadeloupe, and car ferries sail from Pointe-à-Pitre five to seven times a week.
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Things To See And Do In Dominica
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Favorite Places And Things To Do In
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2007 Travel Alert - Passports Needed for Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and Caribbean. Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport. As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. Click here for the State Department Summary. And, if you need a passport in a hurry, because you forgot to apply months ago when you should have and your trip is almost upon you, click on Passports In A Hurry, or on Passport Visa Express!
