tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11245165047831530842024-03-14T09:25:40.603-04:00Discover DominicaThe official blog of the Discover Dominica Authority.DiscoverDominicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405575271597505219noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124516504783153084.post-2798670742348839372009-11-26T14:38:00.010-04:002009-12-11T16:46:49.262-04:00Do We Know?<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQcQ-L-MeMugWvut0ImXWOQ0ucFxqYXLN30sdTMJiKDNrCy4OvOElz-RAJCfMpiJpSAvmkU5sGjHqpkAoJa8ln0KqXmj4SsQ22rNoVVEmj9jGILFxwvhuQXiqCZdlo_yLX76FlPhyphenhyphen8M5G_/s1600-h/IMG_3049.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414073772338904178" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQcQ-L-MeMugWvut0ImXWOQ0ucFxqYXLN30sdTMJiKDNrCy4OvOElz-RAJCfMpiJpSAvmkU5sGjHqpkAoJa8ln0KqXmj4SsQ22rNoVVEmj9jGILFxwvhuQXiqCZdlo_yLX76FlPhyphenhyphen8M5G_/s200/IMG_3049.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><div><div><br /><div>Do we know the island like we think we do?</div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaObmtb6flOFf4S4ZZkGs-N1CXy4oEnzbNwLB5Fp-VpjSqDZMbwSve9yHk-mmUzVaOjR21Tzpi0hPHIYbJdblID4Fm4KT_UALR5s7wtchxfdtppfETVAf6U8odNxjfpbdG5Xx19uACOe-D/s1600-h/IMG_3033.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414077523468818402" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaObmtb6flOFf4S4ZZkGs-N1CXy4oEnzbNwLB5Fp-VpjSqDZMbwSve9yHk-mmUzVaOjR21Tzpi0hPHIYbJdblID4Fm4KT_UALR5s7wtchxfdtppfETVAf6U8odNxjfpbdG5Xx19uACOe-D/s200/IMG_3033.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p>Well let's just say that most of us still have not seen everything on the island. This is truly the Nature Island. It is filled with adventures and attractions that are still waiting to be discovered. I really believe it is impossible to see all that lies here. Don't you agree?</p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414073778129338546" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXb4o5vhv8N6Uf_HDSSa5GV2-P2P5U-8MUPVA1h9O3oy_CCQehKcFReRwhy9WW9s9lhO8OldM5CoJEhhoTN_Yt1nX6CsDkfx3FYL2xH6k2aru5roHIHuuH2ZdgWetmkOM2JXMRUSjVbpBu/s200/IMG_3035.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><p>So I went out on an adventure a few days ago and I am still amazed at all the beauty that surrounds me. The rivers were so clear and refreshing that it leaves you in awe.</p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwOpDV8y8k7iWZuDgmkkXE0gz0xCSrcmH3Rw0eJXi71wtcFCODtkUimvOF0dMEWxoQJny3zbL0Z0B2JlKl9OzA1HNDyJOEcnxbl4Zan3Fpl_qhyY1WGfE95dD8jpelRof9TTT2R_fBJZH_/s1600-h/000_0007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414077975888368802" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwOpDV8y8k7iWZuDgmkkXE0gz0xCSrcmH3Rw0eJXi71wtcFCODtkUimvOF0dMEWxoQJny3zbL0Z0B2JlKl9OzA1HNDyJOEcnxbl4Zan3Fpl_qhyY1WGfE95dD8jpelRof9TTT2R_fBJZH_/s200/000_0007.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><p>The views of the landscape and from the hillsides (couldn't try a mountain that day) were magnificent. Let's not even start talking about the people. All were welcoming. The hospitality extended though we are locals, was great. We need to commend our people for showing the love of the island which so many visitors have come to experience.<br /></p><p>We visited a secret beach - there are three that I know of on the island but this one was lovely. A bit of a challenge to get to but it was well worth the effort.</p><p>The <a href="http://www.dominica.dm/site/history.cfm">Cabrits National Park </a>has so much history tucked away that it is mind boggling. We visited the Commandants Quarters on the old fort and discovered a few little secrets (you need to go there and find out). All this was amazing - I hope that the photos prove it.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414075426603844898" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzPZ7IuFlWAWaqjcTaeIFSoZgNTK8G2MPrG1mmqbfaeoqG48RrDNpxRIvl9PP5d8Gl1QfJwYIwQ_Fc1dUXNRGpAkiSxQ2sdbxYXGiKdh1orGTxligSMOvTcqn_DUx8wdqtKi7nx0nMq-Ez/s200/IMG_3066.JPG" border="0" /></p><p>We had a lengthy drive through the island that day and our next stop was the <a href="http://www.dominica.dm/site/caribs.cfm">Kalinago Barana Aute </a>(Carib Model Village by the Sea). The guides there are great and something which they reminded me of (and incase you didn't know) is that the bay where the village is located is where Christopher Columbus landed when he discovered or rather made Dominica known to the rest of the world. A great part of history's found right there!<br /></p><p>We then went on to a restaurant where the food was delicious. The food here is so good. So we always arrive on the topic of food but this is because the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/discoverdominica#p/u/5/CvsigSVDky4">cuisine</a> here is excellent. What Caribbean food or meal have you had lately?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFhYg2a2ra1rYgkJCSIJQ6M6XUZGQCGtQI38yuGoPw5i29mRKuJuKfROjKb1eosTuABSA9oUeYw5hug34n75nPtElYB2-XqbKkMz3F99lE7Xd1m-eybC3ikaoU3KzPvGP38NivJw1IEmRr/s1600-h/000_0005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414073754841621730" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFhYg2a2ra1rYgkJCSIJQ6M6XUZGQCGtQI38yuGoPw5i29mRKuJuKfROjKb1eosTuABSA9oUeYw5hug34n75nPtElYB2-XqbKkMz3F99lE7Xd1m-eybC3ikaoU3KzPvGP38NivJw1IEmRr/s200/000_0005.JPG" border="0" /></a> </p><p>This was a great excursio!. So let us know what adventures you have done lately on or off the island. Share your stories and we'll meet again to speak about our favorite time of year - Christmas.</p><br /><br /><br /><p>See you soon!<br /><a href="http://www.discoverdominica.com/">www.DiscoverDominica.com</a><br /></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>DiscoverDominicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405575271597505219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124516504783153084.post-54896639642839110332009-11-24T08:46:00.008-04:002009-11-24T11:33:27.195-04:00Dominica in the News!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy4nsLKMjEp6fMkoNA5fmWkXMPHnyHkKJmMZJ1otzWx8rsCjnsHR1SgR5lTPg8cSYjQBfLdC5581BKy5puQEOH3kOrFU5eHIPogJziJHjqm2Oc-XNh4LT0eLdQJsIzt0id7CQ-SlOWjZ4s/s1600/Gingerlily.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407680948690985794" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy4nsLKMjEp6fMkoNA5fmWkXMPHnyHkKJmMZJ1otzWx8rsCjnsHR1SgR5lTPg8cSYjQBfLdC5581BKy5puQEOH3kOrFU5eHIPogJziJHjqm2Oc-XNh4LT0eLdQJsIzt0id7CQ-SlOWjZ4s/s200/Gingerlily.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div>There is so much buzz about Dominica right now. What is it all about?</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>An article about Dominica entitled <em>Hidden Caribbean</em> received the <strong>Best National Newspaper Award</strong> at the Caribbean Tourism Organization's Caribbean Travel Journalist Awards 2009 held in London. The article was done by Elizabeth Day and published in the Observer newspaper. <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2009/jan/11/dominica-windward-travel-caribbean">http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2009/jan/11/dominica-windward-travel-caribbean</a></div><br /><div>Other highly commened articles of Dominica were mentioned such as the one in The Guardian - <em><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2009/jul/18/dominica-literary-rental-elma-napier">Still Word Perfect</a></em> </div><br /><div>Our 2010 Calendar of Events was released which provides the dates and the many events which are awaiting here in the Nature Island. We are ready to do it all over again! Are you?</div><br /><div><em>Carnival</em>, <em>Dive Fest</em> and the <em>World Creole Music Festival</em> are some of the flagship events along with many other village feasts. Some events like <em>Hike Fest</em> is really going to get you in shape for the year with a different hiking location every week; the <em>Rabbit Festival</em> where you can see rabbit races and enjoy different dishes. <em>May</em> is known as 'Tourism Month' and this will be a month filled with many activities held throughout the island. The year will be booming with interesting and new additions to the calendar which makes it impossible not to find something to do.</div><br /><div>Another feature appeared in the Chicago Examiner "<em><a href="http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-1092-Caribbean-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Dominicas-2010-Events">Dominica's 2010 Events</a></em>" which gives a brief description of some of the events and a lovely view of one of the many waterfalls - Victoria Falls. </div><br /><div>The Limite Magazine (US publication) also featured a story on Dominica entitled "<em><a href="http://www.limitemagazine.com/2009/11/guide-into-2010-travel/#more-16184">The Caribbean's Nature Island - where you're urged to defy the everyday</a></em>" displaying stunning aerial shots of different points on the island and really calls for a visit.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZyTCsXwYa3IHiXkCqtKMmO3JMODuY-hUAOQZjtbqZTPOllsaD0w7_TeXVb6fGplHdsRGC_atBvrBUesVGzbrGr-d7eHf3vdiKWGSOSrVjONLZmU_9O5nDJV-cgTjGEYHEz2ie2LtkIVmN/s1600/Sari+Sari+Falls.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1qsKR_mlgmS8TgpcaMVIwrMctaKnsigASp5GqEJG0fZNAN-bjfB-snmsqpMCI9a1ZFYr4wHE024EjeHDS0B1jJQ76oxbrVt18TheTdxUyMfnmBiSqCeJkpngoJ_7be3Z36awXA5eWrfXs/s1600/sunset.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407680632326646978" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 162px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1qsKR_mlgmS8TgpcaMVIwrMctaKnsigASp5GqEJG0fZNAN-bjfB-snmsqpMCI9a1ZFYr4wHE024EjeHDS0B1jJQ76oxbrVt18TheTdxUyMfnmBiSqCeJkpngoJ_7be3Z36awXA5eWrfXs/s200/sunset.jpg" border="0" /></a>Dominica is contagious thus the popularity in the news and is surely an island you will enjoy. </div><br /><div>Visit <a href="http://www.discoverdominica.com/">http://www.discoverdominica.com/</a> for more information and stop by again for out next blog. </div><br /><div>See you soon! </div></div></div></div></div></div>DiscoverDominicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405575271597505219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124516504783153084.post-59652291358808319112009-11-05T09:22:00.009-04:002009-11-12T11:28:29.676-04:00Dominica - what's next!<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkECNYxwWvfJMmHlkLN6xgK3CTy2ZeG3emRqwhE_cWqthkM5RLpXck5xePwcatCahgiko7uT77tAeDw_OYKQeECOuyDHUhSrvG07JhFeRPVo5E69vOxK3K2uMZNOKrmL7aWS3MuoLjaHaJ/s1600-h/Dlux+WCMF+09.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403236990088961858" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkECNYxwWvfJMmHlkLN6xgK3CTy2ZeG3emRqwhE_cWqthkM5RLpXck5xePwcatCahgiko7uT77tAeDw_OYKQeECOuyDHUhSrvG07JhFeRPVo5E69vOxK3K2uMZNOKrmL7aWS3MuoLjaHaJ/s200/Dlux+WCMF+09.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>So the party fever has gone...so now what's next!</div><br /><br /><div>Christmas will be here soon and all the fun things we love during that time. Here in Dominica we love the home/family times. We spend time with our families and are invited to each other's houses to have more food and drinks. I truly believe this is a time that we gain lots of weight. But it is a good time to see everyone. </div><br /><div>With so many good foods to choose from - who wouldn't gain a pound or two. Fruit cake (black cake), ginger beer (non-alcoholic), sorrel juice, baked ham, turkey, egg nog (Shodow) and the list goes on. Let us know what Christmas foods you enjoy and which ones you miss the most because you can't make it yourself. Share with us...</div><br /><div>But now let's have a look-back at some of the events which took place during our Independence Season <a href="http://www.dominica.dm/site/culture.cfm">http://www.dominica.dm/site/culture.cfm</a>.</div><br /><div>Lots of photos (compliments Images Dominica) and lots of fun so ensure you join us next year!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0HKKVjHvrO4ZKbXEPt3qQwgyFA4JctmucpqTXJamMTpl_mYVGSJwcgDVfNSRMhF4Ghz27p8u9e6nxdLdS7iP8C8qOeHS4tf66YRSkn-i1OX4RSA00SW1j_Z1npd9nzbVOWz1xBEJkKJ2k/s1600-h/drumming+kids.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403235662951958098" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0HKKVjHvrO4ZKbXEPt3qQwgyFA4JctmucpqTXJamMTpl_mYVGSJwcgDVfNSRMhF4Ghz27p8u9e6nxdLdS7iP8C8qOeHS4tf66YRSkn-i1OX4RSA00SW1j_Z1npd9nzbVOWz1xBEJkKJ2k/s200/drumming+kids.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5DxKdbUlzTKBp4XM9pEQ1tD3Rk6DcGYzlcgF5j3EjOB0LHesbJt4ek5utrPM9NQWzH-LPoWopDbJAIb0hJK1FVymXjHnxU5T71l-8DEslAuzmxhi9O6Uq4748M60XglO5vAf0i2ikR6bk/s1600-h/Wiatukubuli+dance+group.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403235666346576546" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5DxKdbUlzTKBp4XM9pEQ1tD3Rk6DcGYzlcgF5j3EjOB0LHesbJt4ek5utrPM9NQWzH-LPoWopDbJAIb0hJK1FVymXjHnxU5T71l-8DEslAuzmxhi9O6Uq4748M60XglO5vAf0i2ikR6bk/s200/Wiatukubuli+dance+group.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXApvnX8ObWpr7EAhyphenhyphen3wDyg_anitDgGgIxEB_oDEG3B1JoFbGdtJAn26gZ45Kxd8GJJ4lI8v9zN4FBlcP-R7pSZlSJz6NvtTsfX4zfKdvdS4vSI43IYk05tRp4rthOkBKnq0pa41HAyKoK/s1600-h/wob+dwiyet.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403235671386570514" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXApvnX8ObWpr7EAhyphenhyphen3wDyg_anitDgGgIxEB_oDEG3B1JoFbGdtJAn26gZ45Kxd8GJJ4lI8v9zN4FBlcP-R7pSZlSJz6NvtTsfX4zfKdvdS4vSI43IYk05tRp4rthOkBKnq0pa41HAyKoK/s200/wob+dwiyet.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5u1QIEx9wpcz-Al8r_jOvEfdpyt2kg95gsS7PUi8_RBKq0sum9YTRkuUPdBiQ-Z21sNf5AVKlBMm44NjP0kPbF9_OgoHu2U0PKJ_u9yYK30Tc0aIEEGOempl1QiSvFFsOQ2YuRcSQF2TX/s1600-h/parade+09.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>DiscoverDominicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405575271597505219noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124516504783153084.post-54747967600846689482009-10-26T16:11:00.010-04:002009-10-28T15:46:17.785-04:00Creole, Independence and Culture Fever!<div><div><div><div><em>Are you in the mood to Party?!</em></div><br /><div>Well the <a href="http://www.discoverdominica.com/">Nature Island</a> now has a party Fever! The island continues to blossom with great music, food, dance and demonstrations of its culture and heritage. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKmfipPd2DDkOc2cwFw4-k4E74LOm8hd15OdmN8yhAPSKF_jrKZG4E6bgJBZ6UOeJrhjK0PKIDyuc-VMrnKeHVyRrg60ETtbz2s6aJHKshTsxuM5U1hkkJfmoMbuaWSb0bSWsQJOhpByHl/s1600-h/culturalgroup.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397737861093272274" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKmfipPd2DDkOc2cwFw4-k4E74LOm8hd15OdmN8yhAPSKF_jrKZG4E6bgJBZ6UOeJrhjK0PKIDyuc-VMrnKeHVyRrg60ETtbz2s6aJHKshTsxuM5U1hkkJfmoMbuaWSb0bSWsQJOhpByHl/s320/culturalgroup.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>This week the Botanical gardens comes alive with the Creole in The Park (CITP). This is a 4 day event Monday to Thursday which displays the island's food, culture and music all coming together in the cool surroundings of the islands Botanical Gardens. The food is great - crab callaloo, roast breadfruit or green bananas (local term - fig) served with saltfish and salad. This is great. If you want a taste of the true local cusine from the Nature Island then the CITP is the place to be every year on the week leading to the <a href="http://www.wcmfdominica.com/">World Creole Music Festival</a>.</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdRuVONbCRdy_I-znkJ2DHJCZCp8OoW2SZYToiCYxg7GClZc-Lhyphenhyphendikbx5FOtNiS5d00ttYSABKE3fMArdql5KHdvEWljQVx0R-VGCM9NCq-H7h9wzRKWtHL0ZMiwr9ZT9DmTwZzdkj6sR/s1600-h/WCMFcrowd2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397738549093316322" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdRuVONbCRdy_I-znkJ2DHJCZCp8OoW2SZYToiCYxg7GClZc-Lhyphenhyphendikbx5FOtNiS5d00ttYSABKE3fMArdql5KHdvEWljQVx0R-VGCM9NCq-H7h9wzRKWtHL0ZMiwr9ZT9DmTwZzdkj6sR/s320/WCMFcrowd2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Speaking of the <a href="http://www.wcmfdominica.com/">World Creole Music Festival</a>, it is quickly approaching. The three nights of pulsating rhythyms (as it quickly being known as) will feature music like you never heard before. It gives a true blend of the different types of music. Come and experience the kompa, zouk, reggae, soca and more music. The Festival is always held on the last weekend in October which leads to the Indepemdence Day (November 3rd).</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This is the 13th edition so if you are not there this year, then be sure to make it for next year!</div><br /><div>Let us know what you love about the festival if you have been and if not then what you need to know to ensure that you are there!<br /></div><div>Let's talk soon...</div></div></div></div>DiscoverDominicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405575271597505219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124516504783153084.post-37932738286424190362009-10-23T10:22:00.006-04:002009-10-23T13:54:47.632-04:00Voting Open on Discover Dominica Photo ContestFor the last 2 months we’ve been partnered up with <a href="http://matadortrips.com/">Matador Travel</a> for an amazing contest. Readers were given the opportunity to submit their best ‘exploring nature’ picture for the chance to win a free trip for two to Dominica! We received over 400 entries, and some amazing nature photos. 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Just hop on over to <a href="http://matadorpulse.com/discover-dominica-photo-contest-semi-finalists/">the contest page</a> and pick your favorite!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Don’t worry if you didn’t get a chance to submit, we’ve already began a great new project with another opportunity to earn a free visit to the Nature Island. More details in our next post, but you can take a peek <a href="http://www.good.is/post/project-islands-for-islands/">here</a> to get inspired and involved.</p> <!--EndFragment--> <!--EndFragment--> <!--EndFragment--> <p></p> <!--EndFragment-->DiscoverDominicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405575271597505219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124516504783153084.post-59262575308958702822009-10-22T11:01:00.007-04:002009-10-23T17:26:25.390-04:00What's Happening in Dominica!There is so much to talk about!<div><div><div><div><div><br />So let's start with this weekend - Friday October 23rd - Ophelia's 30th Anniversary Concert at Krazy Kokonuts <a href="http://www.wcmfdominica.com/events/entry/Ophelia-30th-Anniversary-Concert">http://www.wcmfdominica.com/events/entry/Ophelia-30th-Anniversary-Concert</a>. There will be great songs from the past and new releases.<br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYiorWimcyfL_U1MUb9bu_Aj7FRhNVuRkFbibh5ctNDriyWwP9DrQPb1oH9_L3b9W3y-e-b_Wib6LmCp5CLRu0Eq54zMmgo7WuZaRTVba6IDZqXQXBeufyxpC9bg2wBZlwh1JWFauuULXq/s1600-h/ophelia.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395508587216442274" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left; width: 200px; height: 134px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYiorWimcyfL_U1MUb9bu_Aj7FRhNVuRkFbibh5ctNDriyWwP9DrQPb1oH9_L3b9W3y-e-b_Wib6LmCp5CLRu0Eq54zMmgo7WuZaRTVba6IDZqXQXBeufyxpC9bg2wBZlwh1JWFauuULXq/s200/ophelia.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Saturday October 24th - Red River Jamboree <a href="http://www.wcmfdominica.com/events/entry/Digicel-Red-River-Jamboree-2009-08-27">http://www.wcmfdominica.com/events/entry/Digicel-Red-River-Jamboree-2009-08-27</a>. Which will include fun and activities for the entire family - river tubing, food, drinks and more...</div></div><div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimg1IwAXQAmIDEW4w13HXGV8IEca2qwX1ytMNaM6AH84adKv-WF3L8GBTlE5cRb0Tbl72E_-ZYbA3BwI1fYs9FHjbugkkInAXeCTSmSYBJAQ_ovx73BwN_1fzCBzNUOr4LM93zFdyq1tgS/s1600-h/River+Tubing.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395508593953464754" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left; width: 200px; height: 133px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimg1IwAXQAmIDEW4w13HXGV8IEca2qwX1ytMNaM6AH84adKv-WF3L8GBTlE5cRb0Tbl72E_-ZYbA3BwI1fYs9FHjbugkkInAXeCTSmSYBJAQ_ovx73BwN_1fzCBzNUOr4LM93zFdyq1tgS/s200/River+Tubing.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />So no excuse or reason not to find something to do this weekend. A relaxing River outing and a night filled with great music by the Lady of song.<br /><br />Still want something else to do? Sunday October 25th is Heritage Day in Giraudel / Eggleston. This is the time to see what our heritage entails - exhibition (flowers, vegetables, fruits, artifacts), cultural performances, food, drinks, music...and the list goes on!</div><div>Choose one or come to all! The Nature Island will be showcasing its culture and heritage.</div><div><br />Also let's be patriotic and support Flag Day tomorrow Friday October 23rd. So place a flag on your vehicles or even on your desks at work.<br /><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVGvr7ZmShXkH5vvXOvcmmnbM4vxsemmUOlfZ57ZRey6mnB-7Isdcom_2vcQcY16SqwrfrRv-y2drVegPE-niDvdFCzJvoyVhKFyoTEkyVPw46pWf8FQ73fF4ssIwmd97gRS83u0-JjWMy/s1600-h/Dominica_flag.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395508602184303234" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left; width: 200px; height: 133px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVGvr7ZmShXkH5vvXOvcmmnbM4vxsemmUOlfZ57ZRey6mnB-7Isdcom_2vcQcY16SqwrfrRv-y2drVegPE-niDvdFCzJvoyVhKFyoTEkyVPw46pWf8FQ73fF4ssIwmd97gRS83u0-JjWMy/s200/Dominica_flag.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Lots more to enjoy in Dominica during our Independence Celebrations. Let us hear what you think about the activities. It is the 31st Anniversary of Independence <a href="http://www.dominica.dm/site/independence.cfm">http://www.dominica.dm/site/independence.cfm</a> Come celebrate with us!!</div><br /><div>See you next time...</div></div></div></div></div>DiscoverDominicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405575271597505219noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124516504783153084.post-3360859497900507812009-10-21T10:35:00.007-04:002009-10-21T14:29:04.867-04:00Talking Tourism<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1vtRnhC0jTHO0BnhEJ0aZx-1O7v0Dgqnsbe_ZDNEsxzwZ1WY0OLUqD-NWZugiJKN46IS9fEqCfPAK-mSsL8z8Uh5P-0tEYHeQlW5vy6uGTjkav8jTgJfhKw57n7wBlSdw3P4gx8S1M6Es/s1600-h/INDIAN-RIVERsm.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395081706970323538" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1vtRnhC0jTHO0BnhEJ0aZx-1O7v0Dgqnsbe_ZDNEsxzwZ1WY0OLUqD-NWZugiJKN46IS9fEqCfPAK-mSsL8z8Uh5P-0tEYHeQlW5vy6uGTjkav8jTgJfhKw57n7wBlSdw3P4gx8S1M6Es/s320/INDIAN-RIVERsm.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div>Another lovely day in the Nature Island!</div>The <a href="http://www.discoverdominica.com/">Discover Dominica </a>Authority along with their partners the DHTA will be conducting Tourism programmes via radio and television to sensitive and improve awareness of the Tourism Industry.</div><br /><div>So stayed tuned and be tuned in to be informed of Dominica's <a href="http://www.dominica.dm/site/whattodo.cfm">happenings</a> and share your views.</div><br /><div>Feel free now to let us know what you think about what is going on thus far....</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>DiscoverDominicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405575271597505219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124516504783153084.post-75085022713359002892009-10-04T18:43:00.002-04:002009-10-05T08:26:13.656-04:00World Creole Music Festival<div style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10px; MARGIN-LEFT: 10px"><a title="photo sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/discoverdominica/3981013433/"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: #000000 2px solid; BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 2px solid" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2437/3981013433_46b2b5f4a7_m.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px;font-size:0;" ><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/discoverdominica/3981013433/">World Creole Music Festival</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/discoverdominica/">DiscoverDominica</a></span></div>The World Creole Music Festival's (WCMF) launching train ended with a great turnout in Trinidad. The Dominica Festivals Committee (DFC) and the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) embarked on efforts to promote and encourage visitors to the island for the WCMF and any other time. <a href="http://www.discoverdominica.com/">www.DiscoverDominica.com</a><br />The train started in New York then onwards to St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Lucia and finally Trinidad. So we are expecting the fans from these islands and worldwide to visit Dominica during this time.<br /><br />What's your musical preference? Let us know! The festival caters for lovers of soca, reggae, zouk, compa, bouyon and the list goes on... <a href="http://www.wcmfdominica.com/">www.wcmfdominica.com</a><br />So you must have heard that Patick St. Eloi, the major act for night #1 is not able to make it and so a poll was held to choose the replacement. Did you vote? and the winner is........KASSAV!<br />Now tell us what you think of the new line-up.<br />There will also be honours handed to musicians this year during the festival. Find out who in our next blog.<br />See you there...<br clear="all">DiscoverDominicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405575271597505219noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124516504783153084.post-33446143408374571872009-08-12T11:01:00.004-04:002009-08-12T12:25:09.664-04:00World Creole Music Festival<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggPbfsqV8PzQeRJt0N3pK8BV1LLEikfqpYxQTCQ_RE3tAtpNIuv9nl47Z8zistooLlZPCCwhiPzJGGCIC0qhHbLhjBM-uTskduOtmdu6yQ3scW1d6yq4lb_qsHtZqNC66_zbDART_kPr_u/s1600-h/Machel+Montano.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369113965135278690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggPbfsqV8PzQeRJt0N3pK8BV1LLEikfqpYxQTCQ_RE3tAtpNIuv9nl47Z8zistooLlZPCCwhiPzJGGCIC0qhHbLhjBM-uTskduOtmdu6yQ3scW1d6yq4lb_qsHtZqNC66_zbDART_kPr_u/s320/Machel+Montano.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>The Stage has been set for the 13th Annual World Creole Music Festival <a href="http://www.wcmfdominica.com/index.php">http://www.wcmfdominica.com/index.php</a>. The band line-up has been confirmed <a href="http://www.wcmfdominica.com/performers.php">http://www.wcmfdominica.com/performers.php</a> and the event is set for October 30 - November 1, 2009 - where the rhythms of soca, zouk, kompa and bouyon come alive.<br /></div><div>Headline artists discussions to be featured in future blogs. See you there! </div></div>DiscoverDominicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405575271597505219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124516504783153084.post-33926127499506417462009-08-11T10:21:00.000-04:002009-08-11T10:29:33.292-04:00Welcome!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7lUlYKEe-VUOq-G1qqqcTE0wDMv4oNehBZ9fy8XVjcE7V_5FhFedF2XEL0WxSpr2zrUJf4bbSMJOZv07Lcb0uSI78okRX4-5Ti9ldIzhixKKXs1PgstOyLX5v3b17CZsHL21ZpvMdCVdt/s1600-h/n14807969869_475552_5636.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7lUlYKEe-VUOq-G1qqqcTE0wDMv4oNehBZ9fy8XVjcE7V_5FhFedF2XEL0WxSpr2zrUJf4bbSMJOZv07Lcb0uSI78okRX4-5Ti9ldIzhixKKXs1PgstOyLX5v3b17CZsHL21ZpvMdCVdt/s320/n14807969869_475552_5636.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368713062182808754" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Welcome to the new <a href="http://www.discoverdominica.com/">Discover Dominica</a> blog.DiscoverDominicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405575271597505219noreply@blogger.com0