Dominica secures top spot in Lonely Planet's Best Places to Visit in April 2024

2024-07-07 15:46:23

Catch a glimpse of migrating humpback whales in Dominica © Wild Horizons

Dominica: Australia based renowned travel publication Lonely Planet has ranked Dominica as the #1 best place to visit in April 2024. The magazine noted that the island is not like other Caribbean nations and is an ideal place for vacation during this season. Lonely Planet said that month of April brings a seasonal shift across the world which makes it an ideal time of the year for exploring ancient wonders. While featuring Dominica at the first place, the magazine said it boasts black sand, rampant jungle and a relative dearth of amazing resorts. It added that the country is a tropical paradise and is a great place for hikes which is unusual for the rest of the region. The publication highlighted the mesmerising beauty of Dominica and said that is amazing for spotting huge marine creatures because of the presence of over 200 sperm whales and porpoises and dolphins year round.

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Lonely Planet also noted that the island has four species of sea turtles – loggerheads, leatherbacks, greens and hawksbills which comes to nest between March to October. Getting such recognition from this prestigious travel publication is a great thing for Dominica, with the Ministry of Tourism expressing pride and stating, "Discover a side of the Caribbean you've never seen before in Dominica! From the thrill of spotting sperm whales to serene encounters with sea turtles, it's a dream destination for any nature lover!" The complete list of the Best Places to Visit in April 2024 is as follows:

Dominica
South Korea
Jordan
Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Rome, Italy
Peloponnese, Greece
Wairarapa, New Zealand

This is not the first time that the island received a place in a feature by Lonely Planet, earlier also, Dominica was ranked in Best Travel List for 2023, marking its growing presence among international travel guides as well as travellers who vote for the island in such features. Minister of Tourism, Denise Charles and her team are also working consistently to expand their partnerships internationally and make Dominica the ideal destination for vacations.

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