Dominica named ‘Best Destination to Unwind’ in Lonely Planet ‘s Best in Travel 2023

A visitor relaxes at the refreshing and scenic Boeri Lake, Dominica

Roseau, Dominica – November 24, 2022 – Global travel authority Lonely Planet has announced its ‘Best in Travel’ list for 2023 with Dominica (pronounced Dom-in-EEK-a) ranking as one of the top destinations to unwind. This is the first time Dominica has been honored as a top travel destination in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel collection. This year marks the 18th annual collection of the world’s hottest destinations, and the must-have travel experiences for the year ahead.
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2023 recommends 30 must-visit locations around food, journeying, connection, learning, and unwinding.

“We are incredibly honored to be considered as one of the top destinations to unwind by Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel,” said Colin Piper, Discover Dominica Authority’s CEO/Director of Tourism. “This recognition is a true testament to our beautiful island and the growth in tourism we’ve experienced in recent years. To be recognized by such a prestigious publication as one of the top destinations to unwind solidifies our stance in maintaining the island’s natural environment while still creating authentic experiences for travelers, whether seeking adventure or relaxation.”

Each year, Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel lists start with nominations from Lonely Planet’s vast community of staff, writers, bloggers, publishing partners, and more. The nominations are then whittled down by their panel of travel experts to just 30 destinations. Each is chosen for its topicality, unique experiences, ‘wow’ factor, and its ongoing commitment to sustainability, community, and diversity.

“Celebrated and recognized for its natural attractions, Dominica is often confused with the Dominican Republic, but we don’t expect that to happen for much longer,” said Tom Hall, Vice President of Lonely Planet. “2023 is shaping up to be an exciting year to get out and explore. With much of the world firmly on the road to recovery, travelers are looking for different locations and experiences, and we know Dominica will not disappoint.”

Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2023 offers a comprehensive set of itineraries aimed at helping travelers to explore the world – while following along with some seriously knowledgeable locally- based experts along the way. To learn more about this year’s list, visit www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-travel.

For more information on Dominica, visit Dominica’s official website at
www.discoverdominica.com, explore the destination’s YouTube Page, and follow Dominica on
Instagram and Facebook.

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6 Comments

  1. Proud Dominican
    November 30, 2022

    Congratulations! “Beautiful Dominica.”Let’s celebrate success and ignore negativity.

  2. Leighton R James
    November 27, 2022

    Good Promo for Dominica, Except….

    Some of the information on Dominica needs to be updated. This includes those related to Roseau Public Library, Emerald Pool, Morne Bruce …. The documented information is not in keeping with the current state of these ‘attractions’; needs to be updated. Discover Dominica should help to update the data.

    Lonely Planet has had issues over the past several years, including multiple owners, ongoing financial loses, publishing stories that ignores the plight of locals, boycotts and so on. More accurate stories could help to restores Lonely Planet’s reputation.

  3. elizabethlxavier
    November 25, 2022

    Good for you, my lovely Dominica! While we, in Dominica are busy fighting against ourselves, which is a much ado with nothing, the World is watching us, and longing to be part of beauty, relaxation and clean breathing atmosphere, which is the diving blessing of our Lord Most High

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    • silfred joseph
      November 27, 2022

      :lol: :lol: :lol:first of all dominican men need to stop thinking the authority make excuses for those criminals so that they can coutinue to walk the streetsfro doing the same thing over and over that need to stop now

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  4. dissident
    November 25, 2022

    someone always find a way to write a “story” around election to make skerrit feel like he “looking good”. Where are de figures from the ministry of tourism to corroborate dat……and how come our visitor arrivals still so small in comparison to other caricom nations?
    did the lonely planet story writer go to the Trois Pitons National park and send pics of the emerald pool and it’s environs.
    this is a “story”……SKERRIT LOOKING FOR RELEVANCE AND SIGNIFICANCE…………. …..TIM TIM!!!!!!!!!!!

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  5. Lin clown
    November 25, 2022

    Congratulation to Dominica.

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