BBC ranks Dominica among top 10 Sustainable Destinations in 2024

Dominica secured itself a place among the "Top 10 Sustainable Destinations in 2024". The list comprised locations from across the world, with Valencia, Spain, being placed at the first position. The list was released by BBC News last week.Popularly known as the "Nature Island of the Caribbean", Dominica is among the most eco-friendly and sustainable places. It is also aiming to become the world's first climate-resilient country. While featuring Dominica, the publication highlighted that it is on its path to becoming the world's first climate-resilient nation. BBC News outlined, "In the wake of the category 5 Hurricane Maria which devastated the small island nation in 2017, Dominica's PM Roosevelt Skerrit announced plans to make the country' the world's first climate resilient nation'.The country has now developed early-warning systems and resilient housing which is now helping to protect residents. Also, a new kayaking trail is helping to promote the island, which is already home to the Caribbean's longest hiking trail, as a prime sustainable tourism destination. According to the detailed article by BBC, the Waitukubuli Sea Trail, which hugs the island's dramatic west coast for more than 60 km, is the Caribbean's first dedicated sea kayaking route. [caption id="attachment_62997" align="aligncenter" width="100%"] Waitukubuli Sea Trail[/caption]It added that the trail runs south to north along the western coastline of the island while taking in welcoming communities, secluded beaches, dramatic scenery, as well as mouth-watering local cuisine. The BBC also noted that the trail is the brainchild of long-time Caribbean Peace Corps worker Wes Moses, who established the Soufriere Outdoor Centre on the island's southwest coast in 2022. Moses settled down in Dominica in 2018. Wes Moses also joined forces with coastal lodgings to build a network of accommodations along the 14 sections of the Waitukubuli Sea Trail. The land on the trail is based on hiking excursions and cultural experiences to enjoy along the journey. In addition to this, the article also featured the Coulibri Ridge, which is located not far from the trailhead at Scott's Head and is the island's newest eco-resort. It offers the visitors a luxurious base to kick-start their kayaking adventure. [caption id="attachment_60156" align="aligncenter" width="100%"] Coulibri Ridge, Dominica is a sustainable, offgrid, luxury eco-resort (PC - Facebook account of Coulibri Ridge)[/caption]Notably, BBC News released the list under the saying, 'With huge numbers of travellers now seeking to travel more lightly and mindfully, these destinations are making sustainable travel easier this year.' This shows that Dominica is having an increase in fame and is being recognised by internationally famous publications and discerning travellers from around the globe. 

The complete list of 10 sustainable travel destinations to visit in 2024 by BBC:

1. Valencia, Spain
2. High Atlas Mountains and Marrakesh, Morocco
3. Saba, Dutch Caribbean
4. Singapore
5. Belfast, United Kingdom
6. Southern Great Barrier Reef, Australia
7. Panama, Central America
8. Maui, United States 
9. Greenland
10. Dominica, Lesser Antillies

The Ministry of Tourism of Dominica was delighted with this recognition and said, "Dominica, Sustainable Traveler's Paradise! BBC News lists us among the top 10 Sustainable Destinations in 2024!"The country is working continuously to become a sustainable island. Several resorts and hotels are also considering this approach, including the Coulibri Ridge and the Secret Bay. [caption id="attachment_56931" align="aligncenter" width="100%"] Secret Bay Dominica[/caption]The Secret Bay, which put Dominica on the map for luxury travellers when it debuted a decade ago, isn't just luxe — it's also sustainable. For the fourth year in a row, the hotel has achieved re-certification from Green Globe, which evaluates hotels for their sustainability practices.