National Geographic has listed
Dominica as one of its 25
"Best of the World: Destinations on the Rise for 2021".
In the by LOOP article, which was published earlier this month, NatGeo said the pandemic has brought journeys to a standstill, but it has not quieted people's curiosity.
"Ahead of a new year—with the promise of a return to travel—we are eager to share these 25 timely tales of timeless places that will define our future itineraries."
NatGeo explained the list was reported by the global editors of National Geographic Travel and framed by five categories (adventure, culture and history, nature, family and sustainability).
"These superlative destinations speak of resilient communities, innovative conservation efforts, and thrilling opportunities for future explorations."
The headline for Dominica, the sole Caribbean destination on the list, was "Caribbean adventure tourism helps fuel this island's climate resiliency."
"The weathered mountains running down the spine of Dominica formed a natural shield, largely protecting the eastern Caribbean island, called Waitukubuli ('tall is her body') by the Indigenous Kalinago, from colonial intrusions and overdevelopment. Left alone to thrive were leafy rainforest and a thrill-seeker’s dream collection of natural marvels: nine active volcanoes, 365 rivers, towering waterfalls, black sand beaches, and blistering-hot geothermal features like Boiling Lake, a flooded fumarole with water temperatures nearing (93.3° Celsius)."
NatGeo said Dominica’s formidable volcanic terrain, however, could not block global climate change, which is worsening the effects of hurricanes.
"Warmer ocean temperatures supercharged Hurricane Maria, whose direct hit on the island in September 2017 caused catastrophic landslides and critically damaged nearly every man-made structure.
"Post-hurricane, nature rebounded, residents rebuilt, and the government resolved to make Dominica the world’s first climate-resilient nation. It requires not only hurricane-proof buildings but also a diverse economy, including a tourism sector that attracts more high-end spenders and an agricultural system that grows a variety of fruits and vegetables eaten locally. Adventure tourism plays a huge role in the climate resiliency push by creating jobs and an economic incentive to restore and protect Dominica’s greatest natural resource—its wild side."
The other 24 destinations on the list are:
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