Dominica recognised in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards

Dominica: Dominica has ranked 11th among 20 Caribbean and Atlantic islands in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, scoring 92.53 points.

The ranking places Dominica ninth in the publication’s separate 10-island Caribbean and Atlantic list published by its UK edition. The US edition lists 20 islands in the regional category, with Dominica at No. 11.

Chief reasons as to why Dominica was awarded are due to its Lushgreen rainforests, rivers and waterfalls like hot springs, appeal amongst tourists as a Nature Island, amongst other reasons.

Dominica, officially known as the Commonwealth of Dominica, is a rugged island nation of the Caribbean sea. It lies between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Marie-Gelante to the north and Martinique to the south. Its capital is Roseau. The island is of volcanic formation, although eruptions are rare. There are numerous rivers, although all of them are non-navigable.

The climate is pleasant. Months of February to May have a dry season whereas June to October are wet. It is one of the most heavily forested islands. One can see a huge variety of birds and animals.

The official language is English, although French is also spoken. Dominica is one of the poorest Caribbean countries. Its economy is heavily dependent upon agriculture, but that too gets destroyed by hurricanes. Nevertheless, agriculture still continues to be the highest contributor to employment.

Most of the products and exports are derived from the agricultural sector. Furniture is produced from local timber. Imports include food, minerals and manufactured goods. It markets itself as the ‘nature island’ of the Caribbean. Almost 80,000 tourists come for stay each year.

Primary education is compulsory and free in government schools. On November 3, 1978, Dominica gained complete independence. Roosevelt Skerrit, at the age of 31 in 2004, became the youngest head of government in the world at that time.

Tourism mainly consists of hiking in the rain forests and visiting cruise ships. It is an exceptional tourist destination, especially for those who love trekking, hiking and eco-adventure. Mero beach, Dominica Botanical Gardens, Coconut beach etc. are worth visiting tourist spots.

Overall, Dominica is appreciated for its lush green rainforests, volcanic features, and outdoor adventures.