Dominica has come in at number 4 on a list of the world’s 17 most overlooked islands compiled by CNN Travel, a feature of cnn.com.
“Not to be confused with the Dominican Republic, Dominica is the Caribbean island with the Champagne Reef.
Though it’s not champagne exactly; it’s an underwater geothermal spring with hot bubbles that make divers feel like they’re bathing in champagne,” CNN Travel writes.
“Not surprisingly, Champagne Reef has been ranked one of the world’s top — and most unusual — snorkeling sites.
Known as the Nature Island, Dominica is the destination to pick for those interested in a little more land life, like hiking. The island is lined with 300 miles of trails running through Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and along the Waitukubuli National Trail, past volcanoes, mud baths, waterfalls and wildlife,” the article states.
The other Caribbean islands on the list are Grenada at #2, Reunion Island at #5, Tobago at #7, Barbuda at #9, Guadeloupe at #11 and Bequia at #15.
The way the Minister of Tourism was sharing this all over social media made me realise that he did not understand the report. The island is highly ranked as being overlooked by holiday makers because you are either doing something wrong or your marketing strategy is not working! It is not a badge of honour to be celebrated, but instead it is a shame which needs to be corrected. But again we are a nation that like to wear or shame like it is a badge of honour!
Hey Colin, you doing your job then I see, keeping us exclusive. No wonder you earing a beard so you wont be recognized?
Gosh, I thought it said ‘overcooked’. Wouldn’t have been surprised; after all, certain individuals do refer to it as the ‘nature island of the world’. But I think someone bought them an atlas, so all is good again now.
Well worth overlooking. Envirinment destroyed, crime-ridden. Racist.
Oh oh Daniel, I certainly hope the last word in your remark doesn’t go unnoticed and that continued efforts are made on sensitivity.
“Racist.”? hey this is not Dominican Republic where does racism come into play in Dominica?
The questions that us Dominicans should be asking are: “Why is Dominica STILL ‘overlooked’?”…… Why haven’t any of the present & past Governments put an end to this issue?…. “When will Dominica be no longer ‘overlooked’?”
We are called the Nature Isle… yet we outlaw a plant…
We are called most natural… yet our city is hot and without trees…
Shall i continue this list?
You should look at it like opportunity, business idea, don’t wait for government, you could probably make millions.
When they build a REAL Airport, we shall no longer be overlooked. How are people going to come see what we have to offer if they can hardly get to us???
That is so true
Hey we are not over looked, Thanks the the “Evil DR Supremo” and the DLP cabal, CBS 60 minutes, The U.S. attorney office, CIA FBI, interpol chinese intell agents, drug dealers, criminals, shady diplomats, money launder, the 66 companies from panama lawyers, shady pilot landing, and offshore banks, tax evaders, they all know, where we are
Surprise they even remember to put Dominica on the forgotten list
If you all were the ones running this island it would be off the charts, not even CNN would know where to look for it.
wow ! This is sooooo true !!!!
Very witty
I wonder if they interviewed Aliereza Monfared when they published this article. I bet Monfared would tell them otherwise and convince them that there are many secret / hiding sports in Dominica that have not been discovered.
@my bad.
Is Morne Daniel one of the secret hiding spots?
SKERRIT Must Go
SKERRIT MUST GO
SKERRIT MUST GO NOW!
These number games are meaningless. There are just mere opinions of some nonnative groups. Does any of these ratings ever improve the standard of living of the poor man or woman? Let’s not get overly excited about these frivolous accolades. Let’s become thrilled when policies work that lift people out of poverty.
Ibo France, It is rat bags like you and your insecure sad lifestyle have nothing to offer Dominica, That is always talking down and trying to destroy Dominica stupid good for nothing ,lots of people like you just seating on your big fat ugly faces just waiting on the Government to do it all for you. Am waiting for ugly Mama man in California to give my comments maypee.
@Man caresses Dogs
I don’t usually respond to unadulterated garbage. Your uncouth, grotesquely foolish words reflect exactly the pathetic animal you are. Have you ever seen anyone stone an empty mango tree? Only those with ripe succulent mangoes. Your diatribe towards me indicates that I am occupying space in your head rent free.
Dominica is already “destroyed”.
Fake news?Oh no,since the China visit the thinking has changed. Development is taking place. Congrats Dominica,we know you are a gem!!
Yeah, a lost gem! they cyan find us oh. When I was little they used to say: Dominique derriere dou Bondieu. Still, alas.
Alas, and now under Skerrit we are sou derriere Bondi. Honestly, I hope he does not come back from his trip, wherever he is, stay there.