Dear Editor,
Last month, I spent a most pleasant week as a tourist in Dominica.
I’m a senior citizen residing in Texas and over my lifetime I’ve had the good fortune to visit many countries on every continent except Antarctica. I can unequivocally state that Dominica has moved to the top of my list of favorite places.
My first knowledge of Dominica came from my granddaughter after she traveled to the island as part of a high school community service project. I first saw the island with my own eyes during a Caribbean cruise and it was love at first sight. I was instantly attracted to the lush green vistas, the amazing views, and the friendliness of the people. I spent the whole day in downtown Roseau, mostly at the market. . . . chatting with vendors, checking out the museum, shops, and food stands.
I was really impressed with several of the herbal products that I saw and I brought home a nice supply of medicinal herbs, herbal teas, and soaps. I found them all to be of superior quality and I made up mind then and there that I would visit the island again.
Upon returning, I chose a small hotel that was ideally situated within walking distance of Roseau. I had the good fortune of meeting a native Dominican who was kind enough to drive me across the entire island—-North, South, East and West—-during the week of my stay.
I was able to experience several of the villages and tourist sites and I especially enjoyed the great variety of fresh fruits: wild cherries, mango, sour sop, bananas, etc.
I’m already planning my next trip to Dominica; this time I’m hoping to make arrangements for an extended stay, perhaps to explore the possibility of investing in some island real estate.
Thank you for all your postings. Its wonderful to be able to keep up with life on the island even though I’m back at home.
Joan Edwards
Home Sweet Home. There is not place like home. I was home last year and is in the process of taking the trip again. I’ve stayed away for too long already.
thank u joan edwards,,continue to promote dominica for us,,,,, we appreciate ppl like u very much,,, one love,, well we love america to. its sad though to see u have much more nice things to say about dominica, than some dominicans,,,, learn my people lern.
OMG, I love that country, my two weeks stay was wonderful. I cry like hell when LIAT took off with me. Never had a chance to visit it again because the person I travel with we no longer together.
Dearie, you do not need that person to travel with you. All you need is your airfare and a few extra dollars in your pocket. When you go back home (Dominica) find the right people to guide you and you will be fine. Our beautiful nature Island is ready and waiting for visitors, year round.
Great comment.
That is why I want to go back home.
Da is the best. Dominican living in Texas .my country man is one of the most innovative and visionary leaders we’ve had for the last two decades. Vieille case posse. Don’t get jealous he’s yours also
Kudos for Vieille Case.
Home girl.
Am a dominican ,everywhere has crime so i dont see why bring up the topic about crime when some of our visitors are expressing how they love Dominica and enjoyed their trip.i adore my beautiful island,and you all are welcome to visit.
Every place in this world has room for improvement. We need to focus more on the wonderful aspects of our life here on the island and try to create more of that (e.g. loving, giving, sensible and honest work, respect, forgiving etc.). As we expand on the good, the bad will shrink and self-destruct.
I too was in DA last week but it was not my first visit. Love the new roads and enjoyed DA in all it’s majesty! I spread the word always…so many Amercans have never heard of the island. I had a great time….thank you Dominica!
This says it all
http://www.flickr.com/photos/belfast1970/3234953181/
This story is absolutely lovely and very encouraging to me. As the owner of Classique International in Marigot, a newly established guesthouse/entertainment/store, etc., it is my pleasure to know that Dominica is getting recognized for its uniqueness.
Ms. Joan, are you the beautiful and friendly lady from Texas who spent a night at Classique International before flying out the following morning? If you are, I can truly attest to your sincerity for the love and appreciation of the Nature Isle. You said that you would tell all your friends about this place….you have done a great job at spreading the word. Please come again and bring along your friends!
I concure with you Joan Dominica is a true beauty and it is said that it is the only Island Columbus would recognize were he to visit again! I am a hundred and nintynine. nine pecent Dominican and extremely proud! D/can 2 the BONE.
Columbus would not only recognize Dominica but would also welcome and applaud the development of the island since his discovery!
Well I am a born Dominican leaving overseas, and I too had the great fortune of visiting recently. The island is absolutely beautiful, the people are fantastic and the food is to die for. I toured the island and was blown away by the progress and unparalleled beauty of the island and the people. I loved every second of my stay and vowed never to stay away that long again. See you soon LOVELY DOMINICA.
AWWW THANKS A MILLION
Tell a friend to tell a friend.Thank you for yor commendable report.
THNK YOU AND COME AGAIN
dont want to rain on anyone’s parade and i love dca however i just get a feeling when i read these that they sound the same just wondering if this is a discover dominica ploy to make bloggers feel that the tourism industry is looking up.lol please give us some referencing!!!
You have serious issues pal
ya i said it.lol. just like to get credible info. just check dno for the last couple of weeks every week it have a letter like dat sounding practically the same. i would just like to know in which magazine etc the review was done in. is that too much to ask for???
Thanks for your kind words Joan.
Dominica isn’t unlike anywhere else in the world, we have our share of criminals, but not more than anywhere else. No need for the gun. I rebuke u and ur foolish statement.
Thank you mama, you almost make me cry.you know where is your next home.
Miss Edward, thank you so much for hurting my bobo, since I myself i’m away and long to be home soon. Please do not keep the memories to yourself, spread the word, invite some friends, you can try to convince them to change their next vacation destination. May God continue to bless you with life so you may enjoy paradise once again.
Ma’am,don’t do that to me anymore. You want to make me cry, but I’ll do my best to keep my eyes dry ! Gosh, you have given me a HIGH of home sickness. I ‘m going to make it there very soon if the Lord tarries. Thank you Ma’am. Go back again and have a wonderful time in this BLESSED country that is called my HOME !
thanks sir, do come again,and bring along other members and friends of your family.
Dear lady, you are so right. Dominica is a beauty and if we do have problems they are mostly self-inflicted. Optimism and love will always see us through. We shall welcome you back unreservedly.
GREAT glad your enjoy out wonderful Island..We still have room for improvement. positive feed back