THE island of Dominica will soon be much more accessible to Brits seeking a holiday full of sun, sea, and jungle.
The lesser-known Caribbean island is building a fancy new airport and with it will come direct flights from the UK for the very first time.
Brits will soon be able to travel directly to the beautiful island of Dominica[/caption]
The island has beautiful beaches and lots of chances for mountain trekking[/caption]
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Dominica, different from the Dominican Republic, is less-visited than other nearby Caribbean islands such as St Lucia and Barbados.
It boasts incredible beaches, brightly coloured towns and jungle – but isn’t the easiest destination to get to from the UK.
Currently, Brits have to have a stopover, the quickest being a flight from London Heathrow to Bridgetown in Barbados and across to Douglas-Charles (taking 12 and a half hours).
Dominica attracts around 200,000 visitors annually, meanwhile, the Dominican Republic received a record-breaking 6.1 million visitors in the first half of 2025.
However those numbers are set to rise as the island is in the process of building a XCD$1billion (£292million) airport to welcome international flights.
The airport is expected to be fully open to visitors by 2027 and is designed to accommodate bigger flights from the likes of Europe and North America.
Potential future routes include from cities like London, Paris, New York, Miami and other Caribbean islands.
Dominica is known as ‘Nature Island’ because of its amazing beaches, mountain treks and its natural hot spring called the Boiling Lake.
Currently a trip to the Boiling Lake takes hours hiking up trails, but it will soon be reachable by the longest cable car in the world.
The airport is set to open in 2027 and welcome international flights[/caption]
The Boiling Lake is a must-see when visiting Dominica and will soon get a cable car[/caption]
The upcoming cable car will stretch just over four miles through Dominica’s Roseau Valley.
It’s scheduled to be completed between December 2025 and early 2026.
The cable car will make the trip to see the bubbling lake an enjoyable 15-20 minute journey with incredible views rather than an exhausting 6-8 hour trek on foot.
The stations either side will have facilities too like cafés, restaurants, shops, and a viewing platform.
Dominica has plenty of pretty beaches, and one of the best is Batibou Beach with palm trees lining the shores and clear water for snorkeling.
Speaking of being underwater, Dominica is the only destination in the world where sperm whales are year-round residents, so you’re likely to see them there.
Surrounding the island are deep canyons which are ideal for whales, and rough seas protect the animals from ship traffic.
Hundreds of whales surround the island – so you’re likely to spot one[/caption]
There are around 500 whales living in the waters and there are plenty of guided boat tours to give you the best chance of seeing one.
In the rainforest, there are waterfalls as high as 200ft, and Trafalgar Falls has two falls side by side measuring 125ft and 75ft.
As for where to stay on the island, the anticipation of more tourists has resulted in an increase of hotels.
Tranquillity Beach Resort is set to open later this year with suites, treehouses, a spa, and a rooftop bar overlooking the jungle and sea.
Another hotel under construction is The Sanctuary Rainforest Eco Resort & Spa and Anichi Resort & Spa owned by Marriott.
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Dominica is known as ‘Nature Island’ with pretty beaches, rainforest and jungle[/caption]