Commonwealth of Dominica ranks number 8 among the finest islands worldwide by Travel & Leisure Magazine

Travel + Leisure magazine magazines have conducted rankings among the twenty-five best islands in various regions of the globe, and Dominica is also included in the list. The Caribbean country achieved the 8'th position in the survey conducted by the luxury magazine every year.

Travel + Leisure magazine magazines have conducted rankings among the twenty-five best islands in various regions of the globe, and Dominica is also included in the list. The Caribbean country achieved the 8’th position in the survey conducted by the luxury magazine every year.

Travel + Leisure readers are surveyed each year for their thoughts on the best cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and other travel-related topics as part of the World’s Best Awards. Readers ranked islands based on their amenities and vistas, beaches and natural attractions, cuisine, friendliness, and overall value.

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According to the readers of Travel + Leisure, to be the best island in the world takes much more than just having aquamarine waters, dramatic coastlines and pristine beaches.

Usually known as “Nature Isle of the Caribbean,” the Commonwealth of Dominica, with its verdant jungles, beautiful black-sand beaches, and natural hot springs, has achieved the eighth position in the survey.

Dominica successfully surpassed seventeen countries enclosed in the list by achieving 91 points in the survey.

With the most stunning beaches and rainforests as its backdrop, the island offers its visitors relaxation, tranquilly and many types of eco-adventures. The happiest memories of one’s life can be found through these experiences.

There are more than 300 great reasons why Dominica is known as the nature isle of the Caribbean. Its 365 rivers, Boiling Lake, Champagne Reef, rainforest-covered volcano, sulphurous hot springs, excellent diving locations, and the Caribbean’s first long-distance hiking track primarily draws eco-adventurers.

Halfway between Guadeloupe and Martinique, Dominica is the only place in the Eastern Caribbean that is still home to a sizeable population of indigenous people, the Kalinago, who have lived on the island since the 13th century.

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Based on geological activity Dominica is one of the youngest islands in the Caribbean chain, having first emerged from the sea during the Oligocene era approximately 26 million years ago and is one of the last Caribbean islands to have been formed by volcanic activity. The island is a vibrant tapestry of European and African cultures.

In June this year, Dominica earned the title of #1 Island in the Caribbean, securing the number one ranking in its debut in the prestigious travel and leisure World’s Best Awards which focussed on the areas including the Caribbean, Bermuda and The Bahamas. As one of the Caribbean’s most sparsely populated, environmentally conscious, and culturally rich countries, Dominica is fast emerging as a top travel destination.

Since the Ministry of Tourism through the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) launched its bold new destination rebrand in February 2022, the Commonwealth of Dominica has already seen triple digit growth percentagewise to tourist arrivals in the country. This has also been enhanced by airlift via a direct flight from mainland U.S. with American Airlines.

Dominica attracts a more discerning traveller looking for wellness, regenerative and adventurous travel and, more importantly, a sustainable and eco-conscious destination. Those looking to travel to less crowded, off-the-beaten-track destinations will welcome the country’s health and wellness assets, rich flora and fauna, and cultural heritage.

Some of these assets include Secret Bay, a six-star all-villa rainforest resort experience magnificently designed in harmony with the environment to make visitors feel at one with nature. Secret Bay has been named Travel and Leisure’s No #1 Resort for the region which includes the Caribbean, Bermuda and The Bahamas for 2022. The resort topped the World’s Best Awards reader’s survey for the second time in three years in the region.

As travellers search for deeper, more distinctive, and more meaningful experiences, destinations need to protect what is distinctive and focus on quality over quantity. This is exactly what Dominica offers to travellers as it continues its sustainable and eco-conscious drive.

While eco-friendly travel may be a new trend for some, it has always been at the forefront of planning and development for Dominica. With nationwide commitments to not only minimising its environmental impact but essentially eliminating it altogether, Dominica is on track to become the world’s first climate-resilient country by 2030. One top initiative supporting this ambitious goal is a switch to 100% domestic renewable energy production as a contribution to a zero-carbon economy.

Set to be completed in 2022 is a geothermal energy plant in the Roseau Valley, which is expected to generate approximately 120 megawatts of electricity. Dominica’s geology is ideal for supporting this type of energy, which is reliable, effective and low cost.

The World Best Awards are compiled from an annual survey developed by the editors of Travel + Leisure, in association with research firm M&RR, from October 25 through to February 28, readers are invited to participate and rate the best hotels, airlines, cruises and islands.

In the most recent CBI Index Report, a rating system designed to measure the performance and appeal of global citizenship by investment (CBI) programmes across a diverse range of indicators, Dominica secured the number one spot for the sixth consecutive year, beating 11 other nations with active citizenship by investment programmes.

Citizenship by Investment programmes offer the opportunity to legally acquire citizenship of a country in return of a contribution to a government fund of that country or investment in one of its pre-approved real estate projects. CBI programmes ultimately provide a unique occasion for investors wishing to access increased business opportunities as well as for countries that may benefit from foreign direct investment to assure wider economic growth to its citizens.

Initiatives subsidised by the direct foreign investment transferred through Dominica’s CBI Programme, in fact, contribute to the island’s education and tourism sector, healthcare infrastructure, as well as the creation of environmentally friendly resorts and villas and hurricane-resistant homes for Dominican families.

Established in 1993, the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme is one of the longest standing in the citizenship by investment industry, and has welcomed foreign investors from across the globe to obtain citizenship of the nation for over 3 decades.

Tariq Saeed

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