I arrived in Dominica today. After long flights and crappy layovers because of an even crappier airline, I was feeling frustrated and annoyed. I wasn’t sure if Dominica was worth the hassle. Then, I got here and all my questions were answered. It is one of the most beautiful, natural islands I’ve ever visited and definitely worth the flight. Sharing everything I did today would be impossible in one post so I’ll give you the quick highlights with hopes that you’ll come back for more details and photos. It’s only 9:02 pm but with a day like this I need some sleep. My final flight touched down in Dominica this morning at 8 am and was immediately transferred to Sari Sari Falls. My guide, George, took me on a majestic hike through mountains and along a river to reach the falls. The return trip took us three hours of up and down hill hiking and crossing the river but I arrived to this! 
I took a refreshing swim before making my way back. We met a couple locals who offered me a coconut and I gladly downed the delicious coconut water. 
I then drove south with my guide for lunch, snorkeling, and experiencing the bubbles and heat of Champagne Reef. 
Finally, we explored Scott’s Head Peninsula where I hiked to the top of a mountain and marveled at the spot where the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean meet. 
I arrived at the Evergreen Hotel in time for the sunset, dinner and a shower. I’m off to bed because this is all just day one on Dominica. 
Tomorrow is equally packed with Trafalgar Falls, Titou Gorge, Flyboarding and Mero beach. Stay tuned as I continue this whirl-wind journey in Dominica.
I’ve been sharing photos regularly on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Follow along there, or watch for the hashtag #LovinDominica, if you want to see more of my Dominica journey.
*Disclosure: A special thanks to Dominica Tourism for making this trip a reality. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
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have fun, looks wonderful
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Wonderful – good for you!
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Wow! It looks really beautiful 😉
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I loved Dominica, a wonderful Nature Island, great diving and amazing hiking. Absolutely loved the people. It is definitely worth the extra effort. Enjoy your time ! #travelfreedomnow.com
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It’s nice to read that someone else has experienced the beauty here. When did you visit? How long did you stay? What was your favorite experience? I still have a few days left so I don’t know what I love the most yet but the hike to Sari Sari was amazing. Did you do it?
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big rocks
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Three hours of up and down hill hiking will get you in shape. 🙂 Great waterfall shot. –Curt
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Yep, and I had another day of hiking and flyboarding. My legs hurt so badly that I can hardly move but it’s totally worth it. I’d say a few more days of pain and I’ll be use to it. 😉
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It’s amazing how fast the body tunes up Lesley. But you do have to get through those first few days. 🙂
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Wow, that’s a lot of hiking in one day, especially after being on airplanes for so long. It’s beautiful though.
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It was a lot of hiking! But I would do it all over again today… and I did, except I added flyboarding today. No rest for this adventure seeker. I want to take in as much as possible.
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I’ll gladly take the hassle of going to Dominica if you decide it’s not worth it 🙂
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Nope, it’s definitely worth it 😉 But you should still do it.
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Hi Lesley,
It’s a lot greener than I imagined and I love the point where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean Sea. Just a small sandbar separates. Fascinating!
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The entire island is very green with a lot of rain to keep it fresh. The mountains are endless too. It’s certainly holding up to it’s name – the Nature Island.
You’d love the diving here. I hear that they are opening a Buddy Dive spot here. Buddy Dive is currently in Bonaire and one of the most fantastic companies to enjoy. Maybe I’ll be reading your posts in a few months as a reminder of my time here 🙂
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Beautiful!! Glad you’re enjoying it and sorry you had a crappy flight in! Bad air service can be such a downer.
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I almost let it change my entire attitude about coming here. Luckily my first day was so fantastic that I forgot all about it.
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Nice colours and pictures!
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W . o . w . ! I have no words. You must have slept like one of those big rocks. 😀 😀
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I thought I would too but I was so excited about flyboarding today that I never really slept. Tonight for sure 😉
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Don’t forget to rest now and again. 😀 😀 😀
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Sounds like the crappy flight was made up for by the gorgeous scenery 🙂
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It was almost instantly. Today was equally fantastic as well. 🙂
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Hi Lesley — How long are you staying in Dominica? We are thinking of planning a 1 week getaway at the end of September to somewhere and we are trying to decide between Dominica or Belize.
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I’m only here for 6 days but I have some amazing contacts here now and a full schedule of awesome activities. Please feel free to ask any questions you’d like or email me at [email protected] and I’m happy to help.
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A 3 hour hike right after landing, that’s impressive. Enjoy the rest of your stay.
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They gave me the option to go directly to the hotel for a rest and some breakfast but I wanted to get as much of an experience here as possible. Sometimes you just have to suck it up and go for it. 😉
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Good for you!
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How do you top your first day! 🌞
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Well, today included hiking, bathing in a hot springs and flyboarding so it continues to compete 😉
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Looks like you had an amazing day in Dominica! I was there eight years ago, just for a day during a cruise, and to this day I think it’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve been to, definitely want to go back some day. All the waterfalls are so stunning.
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You have to come back and experience some of Dominica’s waterfalls, hikes, and mountain vistas. It is absolutely stunning and full of unique adventures. What did you do for the day while you were here?
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Great Pics.
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Wow, beautiful, I love those waterfalls.
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Wow, Dominica looks beautiful and vibrant, definitely a must-see. It reminds me of Bali and islands in the Philippines a bit.
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That waterfall is exactly like the one I tried to describe in my first novel! (It needs rewritten and edited before I send it off to a publisher.) I’ll keep this photo to help me when I work on the rewrite.
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Pretty darn cool!
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So impressive! The best way to travel is to do it with a local! You get to see all the hidden gems!
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So cool to hear about!
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Nothing like some gorgeous scenery to bring up your mood after traveling. You definitely packed a lot into one day!
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The scene in that top photo got me thinking ” This is where to be”. GREAT photos.
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