Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2017 | Page 235

Dominica’s Dive Fest is the longest running
Diving Festival in the Caribbean, an annual event
hosted by the Dominica Watersports Association.
The year marks the 23rd consecutive Dive Fest
and will run from July 6th to 16th 2017. This fest
has become a centerpiece in Dominica’s tourism
with fun and educational ways to learn more
about scuba diving.
Quick Facts about Dominica’s Dive Fest which is
fun for everyone…
- Athletic events such as Swimming Races,
Kayaking Races, and Pwi Pwi Races have all
been a part of Dive Fest over the years. The most
famous event is the Kubuli Canoe Race where
teams of four compete in traditional fishing
boats. The grand finale is held in Soufriere each
year on the final day of Dive Fest. You don’t want
to miss it!
Dominica was named to the Ethical
Destinations list by Ethical Traveler for 2016,
2015, 2014, 2012 and 2011
Dominica was voted #3 for Best Caribbean
Destination for Adventure in the 2015 USA
Today/10Best Reader’s Choice Awards
Dominica is one of four Caribbean Islands
named a “Top Travel Destination” by Green
Global Travel” for 2016
Dominica’s Wavine Cyrique was one of “The 20
Prettiest Black Sand Beaches From Around
- Family events such as the Beach Bar-B-Qs, the
“Jing Ping Ting” (an evening of good food, good
fun, and dancing to traditional Jing Ping Music),
the Kids Snorkel Treasure Hunt, and Family Fun
Day with Turtle Hatchlings are also part of the
event.
- Of course, there’s plenty of Scuba Diving
including FREE in-pool sessions and discounted
rates for diving on the reef.
- Don’t miss the opportunity to go on a
discounted Whale Watching Tour – experience
the 90% success rate of Whale & Dolphin tours in
Dominica.
Get yourself to Dominica between July 6th and
17th to enjoy Dive Fest 2017.
Visit www.dominicawatersports.com for
additional information.
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Dominica ranked “Best Caribbean Island for
Outdoorsy Types” by Business Insider’s Best
Caribbean island for every type of traveler
Dominica’s Waitukubuli National Trail was listed
as one of “6 Island Hikes To Add To Your
Bucket List” by EcoWatch.com
Dominica was listed as one of the “16 places
to visit in the Caribbean for 2016” by
Caribbean Journal