{"id":7969,"date":"2010-04-16T18:15:16","date_gmt":"2010-04-17T00:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/?p=7969"},"modified":"2010-04-16T18:23:21","modified_gmt":"2010-04-17T00:23:21","slug":"dominica-receives-award-by-islands-magazine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/news\/tourism-publicity\/dominica-receives-award-by-islands-magazine\/","title":{"rendered":"Dominica receives award by Islands Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7970\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7970\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><strong><strong><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/MagCover.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7970\" title=\"MagCover\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/MagCover.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"183\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7970\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The photo shows the contents of the magazine cover <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>PRESS RELEASE:<\/strong> Dominica\u2019s pristine environment continues to shine as \u201cthe Nature Island\u201d is recognized as the 2nd most \u201cpure island,\u201d in Islands Magazine\u2019s April\/May 2010 issue.<\/p>\n<p>Out of the 10 islands honored for their natural beauty, Dominica was the only Caribbean island that was acknowledged. Dominica\u2019s rippling waterfalls, freshwater lakes, the world\u2019s second largest boiling lake and thick rainforests, give reason to why this island is known as \u201cthe Nature Island\u201d of the Caribbean.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s an honor to have placed second in the rankings of the most pure islands of the world, and we are grateful to those who voted us there,\u201d commented Colin Piper, CEO\/Director of Discover Dominica Authority. \u201cDominica has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to preserving and protecting the environment, and this recognition, and prestigious award reflects our diligence and motivates us here in Dominica to continue with our sustainable tourism initiatives and community programs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Islands considered and ranked the top 10 islands based on the destination\u2019s efforts to preserve culture and ecology with UNESCO World Heritage Sites, national parks and sustainable opportunities for responsible travelers. Islands top editors provided their research and insight from their firsthand knowledge and experiences, along with Sustainable Travel International, local tour operators and Islands readers.<\/p>\n<p>Known as \u201cthe Nature Island\u201d and located between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Eastern Caribbean, the independent nation of Dominica (pronounced \u201cdom-in-eek-a\u201d) is the largest and most mountainous of the Windward Islands, encompassing an area of nearly 290 square miles. Of volcanic origins with mountains reaching heights of nearly 5,000 feet, rainforests that are considered among the last true oceanic rainforests in the world, more than 365 rivers, waterfalls the second largest Boiling Lake in the world and pristine coral reefs, Dominica\u2019s natural diversity is truly unique. Dominica is also home to the last remaining settlement of Indigenous People of the Caribbean \u2013 The Carib Indians. A place where man and nature live in harmony, adventurers and nature lovers alike will revel in the Island\u2019s eco-tourism options which include scuba diving, snorkeling, mountain biking, kayaking, horseback riding, nature tours, hiking\/trekking, whale, dolphin and bird watching, sailing and fishing.<\/p>\n<p>Dominica continues to be recognized for its attributes and responsible tourism efforts, including being the first country in the world to receive Benchmarking designation from the prestigious eco-tourism organization Green Globe 21. National Geographic\u2019s Center for Sustainable Destination ranked the island as the top sustainable island in the Caribbean and among the top ten in the world. Dominica was recognized by Islands Magazine and was included in its 2007 Blue List for being a leader in responsible tourism and ensuring an environmentally and culturally sound island for future generations. Travel + Leisure also announced Dominica as one of the most compelling destinations to visit in their 100 Greatest Trips 2008 edition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"PRESS RELEASE: Dominica\u2019s pristine environment continues to shine as \u201cthe Nature Island\u201d is recognized as the 2nd most \u201cpure island,\u201d in Islands Magazine\u2019s April\/May 2010 issue. 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