Discover Dominica: Top 13 Fun Facts About the Nature Island You Never Knew

1. Bubbly Nature Jacuzzis

If your idea of a perfect vacation is popping bottles in a jacuzzi while being surrounded by nature, Dominica has quite the bubbly surprise for you: The Nature Island boasts Champagne Reef, a snorkeler's paradise where volcanic springs create champagne-like bubbles in the sea, the natural jacuzzi of Bubble Beach Spa in the village of Soufriere, and Boiling Lake in Morne Trois Pitons National Park, so hot that swimming is prohibited for safety reasons.
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2. Fashionable Parrots

Who says parrots only come in rainbows? In Dominica, Mother Nature shook up her color palette and dabbled into some rare hues for her feathery friends: Recent sightings confirm the existence of a curious mutation in a Jaco Parrot, displaying a burst of bright yellow with a touch of pale blue on its face and a hint of faded red on its neck, making it a one-of-a-kind, fashionable fowl. Another bird enthusiast reported spotting a Jaco Parrot rocking yellow patches on both sides of its face and the top of its head, proving that Dominica's parrots know how to be trendsetters in the avian world.
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3. World's Largest Boiling Lake

If a hot tub party with Mother Nature tickles your fancy, then have we got the perfect destination for you: Dominica is home to one of the world's largest boiling lakes, nestled within Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where volcanic activity heats the lake up to sizzling temperatures of 200°F (93.3°C).
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4. Natural Sauna Getaway

Dominicans must be boiling with excitement: they live on an island dotted with hot springs and fumaroles, small cracks where steam escapes, making it the perfect natural sauna getaway. But don't bring your inflatable volcano to the Sulphur Springs in Saint Lucia – it's just a part of the extensive Soufriere Volcanic Centre pretending to be the real deal.
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5. Mountain and Geothermal Party

In Dominica, the mountains are busy having a party: there are more of them than there are people! Two-thirds of this Nature Island is draped in a lush, rainforest-themed shag carpet, with 300 miles of trail-slash-party streamers inviting adventure junkies to dance in its emerald halls. But wait, it’s not just the mountains; the island has some geothermal party tricks, too! Picture this: boiling beaches and underwater Champagne bubbles – because who doesn't love scuba diving à la Gatsby?
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6. Sitcom-worthy Nature Island

If Dominica were a character in a sitcom, it would undoubtedly be the quirky neighbor that everyone loves for their overwhelming passion for plants, boundless energy, and a slight obsession with massive hot tubs: Dominica is known as the "Nature Island of the Caribbean" thanks to its incredibly rich biodiversity, national parks as far as the eye can see, the world's second-largest thermally active lake, and an oddly specific combination of health-inducing hot and cold sulfur springs. Better brush up on your hiking boots and scuba gear, because this island is truly one for the wild at heart!
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7. Wet and Wild Weather

When Mother Nature takes a tropical detour and decides to throw a wet and wild party in Dominica, she really knows how to cause a splash: Dominica has experienced only five direct hits from hurricanes since 1851, with Category 4 Hurricane David in 1979 causing $160 million in damages (2017 dollars) and 40 fatalities, while Tropical Storm Erika in 2015 resulted in 30 deaths, $500 million in damages (2017 dollars), and earned a retirement from the Atlantic storm-naming list, joining Tropical Storm Allison from 2001 as the only other Atlantic tropical storm to have its name retired.
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8. Ninja Turtle Rave Beach

You'd think someone tossed a Ninja Turtle rave at Rosalie Bay in Dominica, with all the guests sporting shells and showing off their best "cowabunga" moves: Every year, between March and October, the endangered Leatherback, Green, and Hawksbill sea turtles flock to Dominica's protected black sand beach to nest and hatch. Thanks to Rosalie Bay resort's sea turtle conservation program - the first of its kind in the Caribbean - locals and guests can aid these real-life TMNT's recovery while witnessing a turtle-ly awesome wildlife spectacle. Heroes in a half shell? More like heroes saving a whole species!
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9. Tarzan Adventures on Morne Diablotins

Forget Bear Grylls, embrace your inner Tarzan: Morne Diablotins, Dominica's highest peak, is more than just a lofty landmark - it's a daunting hiking adventure, complete with jungle escapades, river crossings, and bushwhacking fun for those who dare to reach the summit.
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10. Parrot Power Extravaganza

Who needs Captain Fantastic when you have Parrot Power? Time to move over, Elton John!: Dominica is the only Caribbean island where you can witness the Imperial and Red-necked parrots in all their glory, both species being critically endangered and exclusive to this paradise for nature lovers and birdwatchers.
Source => surfbirds.com

11. Island-wide Natural Spa Day

When the going gets hot, Dominica gets steamy! This is the Caribbean's answer to a natural spa day - just beware of the occasional cliff-side surprise shower: Thanks to the island's volcanic origins, visitors can find unique hot water spots in the most unexpected locales. Locals transform bamboo trunks into makeshift pipes, redirecting sulfur-rich hot spring water from cliffs and mountain roads into blissful natural baths and showers for rejuvenated adventurers.
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12. Young Island with Cultural Cocktail

Age ain't nothing but a number, especially when you're a Caribbean island with a youthful glow: Dominica is the youngest island in the Caribbean chain at a sprightly 26 million years old, blending European and African influences with the indigenous Kalinago people who inhabit a 3,700-acre territory, creating a vibrant cultural cocktail that visitors can enjoy through diving, hiking, wellness, and eco-tours.
Source => discoverdominica.com

13. Nature's Bath Bazaar

Forget bath bombs, Dominica prefers nature’s bath bazaar: The island boasts various natural hot pools and springs, such as Ti Kwen Glo Cho and Bongo Baths, surrounded by lush rainforests and volcanic terrain, offering both public and private bathing experiences set amidst spectacular scenery.
Source => discoverdominica.com