Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2017 | Page 233

DOMINICA
Tell us about your destination brand
and what makes Dominica unique.
Dominica the Nature Island, is the most naturally
preserved example of tropical Caribbean
exploration. From pristine waters to unspoiled
nature trails, the Nature Island lives up to her name
in every way. As a nation, we are committed to
preserving our heritage and national treasures by
recognizing the need to protect what makes us
special. Dominica is an escape from the ordinary,
a truly unique Caribbean experience with little
disturbances except the sounds of nature in an
intimate environment. Travelers to Dominica
actively seek out authentic experiences, personal
challenges and the possibility of the unknown.
Visitors to Dominica understand that in order to
maintain physical, mental and spiritual wellness;
they must be in contact with nature.
Would you say that your island’s
tourism product has changed over the
years?
Dominica will protect the island we see today and
preserve it for future generations of tomorrow.
However, there have been some changes over
the years in the diversity of our product offerings
to appeal to a wider mix of travelers while
encouraging the population to be part of the
nation’s sustainable development.
Are there any new tourism initiatives
that visitors can look forward to in
2017/2018?
Dominica is expecting a significant boost in the
quality and quantities of hotel rooms. In 2018,
Dominica will welcome its first new flagship
hotel “Cabrits Resort Kempinski – by Range
Development (160 rooms) in the North of the island.
In addition, three more hotels are earmarked to be
built in the coming years, some of which grounds
have been broken and actual constructions have
started. They are the Jungle Bay Resort (60 rooms),
Silver Beach Resort & Spa (200 rooms) and the
Tranquility Beach Resort Dominica (75 rooms),
managed by Curio - collection by Hilton.
What festivals are there that are unique
to Dominica which you think may be
of interest to a visitor interested in
exploring Dominica’s culture?
Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival held
during the last weekend in October. Three nights
of pulsating creole rhythm of various creole
musical genres. We celebrate our island culture in
its music heritage, its folklore and traditions, and
we celebrate the great coming together of the
generations of creole people and to show the world
our passion and energy for a culture and heritage
which we hold so dear to our hearts. Our Carnival,
Mas Domnik is known as the Real Mas, because it
holds true to Carnival traditions of the past and is
very spontaneous so all could participate.
We invite visitors to come and be part of the World
Creole Music Festival and Carnival to experience
the Dominican hospitality, creole cuisine that is
incomparable to anything in any part of the world,
a peaceful and loving environment and of course
a unique experience to discover the magic of the
creole musical idioms and the fun filled atmosphere
of our island.