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Destination information: Map of Americas Holiday Property  Dominica
is balmy, rarely getting below 29°C (85°F) on the coast, though
the mountains are cooler and wetter, especially during the rainy season
(July to October). Peak-season winter (December to February) rates
are similar to off-season summer (June to August) rates, so the best
time to visit Dominica is definitely in winter.
The Caribs, who settled here in the 14th century, called the island Waitikubuli, which means 'tall is her body'. With less poetic flair, Christopher Columbus named the island after the day of the week he spotted it - Sunday, 3 November 1493 . On June 8, 2007, the Departments of State and Homeland Security announced U.S. citizens traveling to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or countries in the Caribbean region who have applied for, but not yet received passports, can re-enter the United States by air by presentation of a government issued photo identification and Department of State official proof of application for a passport through September 30, 2007. The federal government is making this accommodation for air travel due to longer than expected processing times for passport applications in the face of record-breaking demand. English is the official language but a French-based Creole (kwéyòl) is widely spoken, especially in outlying villages. This reflects an often turbulent history in which the island would be assigned to Britain by a treaty with the French, who would promptly break it and try to regain control of Dominica. Throughout and to the present day the original inhabitants, the Caribs, tried to coexist. In 1903 they were assigned a 3,700 acre Territory in the north-east where around 3,000 live today. Things to do: Scuba Diving: The diving off Dominica is as rich and varied as its topside attractions, from volcanic vents spewing bubbles and hot water, to submerged volcanic craters with dramatic vertical walls, and gently sloping shelves of coral and sponge. The waters of Dominica are protected: the Southern end of the island is the Scotts Head Soufriere Marine Reserve, the north being the islands first marine reserve, the Cabrits Marine Reserve. The divemasters and instructors employ a strict "look but don't touch policy", and ask that the only things you leave are bubbles, taking only pictures, wonderful memories, and garbage. All visitors to our island of natural wonders are required to pay a small marine park users fee which goes back into maintainance and upkeep of moorings and the parks.
Island Fishing: You can go Island Fishing anytime the water is fine - which is most of the year. Types of fish that you can expect to catch are: Tarpon, Marlin, Dorado, Tuna, Sailfish, Wahoo, Makerel and Baracuda.
Carnival: Held at the traditional pre-Lenten time, it involves two days of 'jump-up' in Roseau and other villages as well as parades, Calypso and Carnival Queen contests.
Carnival starts with a grand opening parade and includes events such as Pan By the Bay, a Carnival Queen show, the Calypso Monarch Show and the two days of traditional jump-up (7th & 8th February 2005). On Ash Wednesday, there is also 'Vaval' - the closing of Carnival, held in the village of Dublanc and in the Carib Territory. Future dates for Carnival Monday & Tuesday: 2008 4th & 5th February 2009 23rd & 24th February Note: Carnival activities start about one month before Carnival Monday/Tuesday. Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Electricity: 230V 50HzHz Electric Plug Details: British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade. You
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