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Dominica Honeymoons

Dominica Honeymoons

Set between the islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique, Dominica’s landscape is dramatic and stunning. Here you’ll discover a new kind of Caribbean getaway with its skyscraping mountain peaks, deep green flora, hot springs, a boiling lake (the second largest in the world), and hundreds of crystal blue rivers and streams. The island’s many faces make it the perfect place to kayak in the mountain lakes, snorkel the reefs, or hike the picturesque valleys and forests.

Before You Go: Need-to-know info

  • Entry requirements: Valid passport and return ticket
  • Language: English
  • Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar
  • Flight time: 6 ½ hours from NYC, 14 hours from LA

When To Go: Dominica at its best

  • Best weather: A tropical island climate, the best times to visit are December-April when the weather is cooler and the rains aren’t as common. Also be forewarned, hurricane season runs June to October.

What To Do

  • Test the waters: Whether you’re kayaking on one of the island’s many lakes, swimming in a secluded rainforest pool, or snorkeling and diving among the fishes and the dramatic reefs and pinnacles, you won’t want to miss out on exploring the island’s waters. For diving sites, consider taking a night dive to Champagne Reef near Soufriere where you may spot exotic seahorses and frogfish.
  • See the whales: Dominica prides itself as the “Whale Watching Capital of the Caribbean” and boasts a 95% success record on whale watching tours. The deep waters around Dominica make the area an ideal place to see the rare sperm whale, as well as 21 other whale species. Another rare water mammal to see while you’re there? Don’t be surprised if you spot some dolphins, which are abundant in the surrounding Dominica waters.
  • Hike the rainforest: Nature lovers look no further. Dominica’s trails will take you through gorges, valleys, and mountains as tall as 4,000 feet. For an easy hike, take a 15-minute walk to the Trafalgar Falls where you’ll find a lush rainforest, waterfalls, and warm pools too. Or, take a longer trek to Boiling Lake and feast your eyes on the world’s second largest bubbling lake.

For more informations and prices please email honeymoon@departuresandarrivals.travel

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  • Phone: +1 973 582.0334
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Grenada Honeymoons

Grenada Honeymoons

This “spice island,” famous for producing huge quantities of nutmeg, has become a vacationer’s idyll in recent years, offering a trifecta of beach, rainforest and rich culture. In Grenada you can sail, scuba dive or sunbathe one day, hike to the top of a foliage-covered mountain the next, and then spend some time soaking up French and English colonial culture by strolling the streets of capitol city St. George’s.

Before You Go: Need-to-know info

  • Language: English
  • Currency: East Caribbean dollar (EC)
  • Flight time: 4 hours from New York City
  • Getting around: Taxi or rental car

When To Go: Grenada at its best

  • Best weather: Temperatures average a balmy 80 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. June through December is considered the rainy season (though it rains on and off all year), and January through May are typically warm and dry with a pleasant breeze.
  • Best prices: As with any Caribbean island, you’re most likely to find deals during the “off-season” of summer and early fall.

What To Do

  • Set sail: After spending the requisite time sacked out on Grenada’s gorgeous beaches, try seeing the water from the vantage point of a yacht — the island is known for its great sailing conditions. (If you’re a sailing newbie you can take lessons, or go the pampered route and charter a boat that comes with a crew.)
  • Take a hike: At the island’s center you’ll find the Grand Etang National Park, which is filled with verdant rainforests surrounding a crater lake. Whether you’re up for just a mellow stroll or a heart-pumping hike, you’ll be able to find a trail suited precisely to the level of exertion you seek.
  • Island hop: Take a 90-minute ferry ride to the nearby island of Carriacou, where you can do more basking on the beach, relax at a laid-back seaside bar, or spy exotic flora and fauna at the local botanical garden.

For more informations and prices please email honeymoon@departuresandarrivals.travel

Information and Reservations

Departures & Arrivals

759 Bloomfield Ave. – Suite 390 West Caldwell – N.J. – 07006-6701 – USA

  • Phone: +1 973 582.0334
  • Fax: +1 973 582.3460