Great places for exploration and adventure travel
Dominica, an island located in the Eastern Caribbean between Martinique and Guadaloupe, is a little known gem of a travel destination.
The island is not for the faint of heart, its attractions include nature hikes and diving rather than resorts and white sand beaches. But, if you want to experience lush tropical rainforests, mountains, rivers and waterfalls this is the spot for you.
Much of the second installment of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed on location in Dominica and many of the island's Carib inhabitants worked as extras in the Cannibal scenes of the movie (no, they aren't "really" Cannibals). The film has brought attention to another fascinating, adventurous aspect of the island buried treasure.
In the 16th century, Spanish ships loaded with booty from their other colonies were wrecked in a hurricane, and the treasure has never been found. Historical documents indicate that there is a pile of silver bars and golden artifacts hidden in a cave in the northern mountainous region of the Carib Territory. Although there are many modern day treasure hunters, the lore of the island and its beauty will make the trip worthwhile for those of you seeking adventure. There is also a mock Carib Village, modeled on the traditional Carib way of life. Waterfalls, rivers, coral reefs, dolphin and whale watching a trip off the beaten path!
Getting there is a bit of an adventure in itself, there is no international airport so you will need to get a "hop" on LIAT from another island Puerto Rico or Antigua and fly in a rather small plane for the last leg of your trip. There are plenty of decent places to stay, and the people are friendly and warm. The climate is tropical hot with a fair bit of rain, the food is Creole style with plenty of fresh fish and fruit.
Even if you don't go seeking the piles of silver, this location is a treasure in itself, with rich history, culture and unsurpassed beauty.
Dominica, an island located in the Eastern Caribbean between Martinique and Guadaloupe, is a little known gem of a travel destination.
The island is not for the faint of heart, its attractions include nature hikes and diving rather than resorts and white sand beaches. But, if you want to experience lush tropical rainforests, mountains, rivers and waterfalls this is the spot for you.
Much of the second installment of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed on location in Dominica and many of the island's Carib inhabitants worked as extras in the Cannibal scenes of the movie (no, they aren't "really" Cannibals). The film has brought attention to another fascinating, adventurous aspect of the island buried treasure.
In the 16th century, Spanish ships loaded with booty from their other colonies were wrecked in a hurricane, and the treasure has never been found. Historical documents indicate that there is a pile of silver bars and golden artifacts hidden in a cave in the northern mountainous region of the Carib Territory. Although there are many modern day treasure hunters, the lore of the island and its beauty will make the trip worthwhile for those of you seeking adventure. There is also a mock Carib Village, modeled on the traditional Carib way of life. Waterfalls, rivers, coral reefs, dolphin and whale watching a trip off the beaten path!
Getting there is a bit of an adventure in itself, there is no international airport so you will need to get a "hop" on LIAT from another island Puerto Rico or Antigua and fly in a rather small plane for the last leg of your trip. There are plenty of decent places to stay, and the people are friendly and warm. The climate is tropical hot with a fair bit of rain, the food is Creole style with plenty of fresh fish and fruit.
Even if you don't go seeking the piles of silver, this location is a treasure in itself, with rich history, culture and unsurpassed beauty.
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