Dominica ranks #11 in NY Times' 52 Places to Go in 2024 list

In the prestigious New York Times "52 Places to Go in 2024" list, Dominica proudly ranks as the 11th top destination in the world. This small island is ranked above major destinations of the world, including England, Italy, Mexico, Brazil and others. This shows Dominica's growing presence on the world map and among the travellers. The NY Times also mentioned the exciting $54 Million Cable Car Project in the works, promising a breathtaking bird's-eye view of the lush Roseau Valley and the majestic Boiling Lake. [caption id="attachment_66169" align="aligncenter" width="1623"] PC - NY Times[/caption]

Other than this, the prominent publication also highlighted that the resident population of Sperm Whales will get their own dedicated sanctuary in Dominica.

The first on the list is The Path of Totality, North America, which is followed by Paris, France and Yamaguchi, Japan, in 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively. The NY Times stated, "No matter why you travel, our list offers inspiration."

While talking about Dominica, the publication said that a patchwork of rainforests, volcanoes, waterfalls and hot springs has earned the island of Dominica the nickname 'The Nature Island'. The country is a 290-square-mile independent nation in the West Indies.

While mentioning important aspects of the island, the NY Times said that later this year, visitors would be able to have a mesmerising bird's eye view of the wild landscape from the $54 million, 4.1-mile cable car line. [caption id="attachment_66166" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Work on the 4.1-mile cable car line begins in Dominica[/caption] This cable car will take passengers from the lush Roseau Valley up to Boiling Lake - which is a roughly 200-foot-wide fumarole flooded with nearly 200-degree water and currently needs a demanding hike to reach.

According to the magazine, Dominica is also a playground for eco-adventurers as it is home to hiking trails which crisscross its three national parks. At the same time, its crystal cascades make for ideal waterfall rappelling and pristine coral reefs provide some of the best diving in the world.

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The country also has over 20 species of whales and dolphins, which abound along the island's west coast and include a resident population of sperm whales, said the magazine while adding, "Sperm Whales will be getting their own dedicated sanctuary this year." The Ministry of Tourism of Dominica was thrilled with this prestigious recognition. It said, "Discover Dominica in 2024! NY Times just unveiled its "52 Places to Go in 2024," and guess who made the cut? Our beloved Nature Island, Dominica!"

Recognition of the major projects of Dominica, including the Cable Car and Sperm Whale Sanctuary in a prestigious publication like the NY Times, is highly prestigious for the country as a whole and showcases that it is being acknowledged by the world.