American World Traveler Summer 2018 Issue

72
Dominica
The Little Island that Could
Article and photography by Michael Morcos
Dominicans are one tough people!
They showed an incredible
resilience in the face of the worst
disaster to ever hit this island nation. This I
can say after a trip that showed how the
recovery from Hurricane Maria was taking
shape right before us. Yes, there were signs
of the destruction wreaked on the island,
but in certain places you would have to
look closely to find the evidence. In the
months after the Category 5 storm, the
Dominicans have reclaimed their beloved
Island.
Dominica is one of the greenest islands in
the Caribbean and an outdoor paradise to
the active traveler. Mother Nature has a
strong hold here, with a deep tropical forest,
hidden coves, colonial forts and more.
Although tourism has developed more
slowly than on neighbouring islands,
Dominica’s mountains, freshwater lakes,
hot springs, waterfalls, and diving spots
make it attractive to adventurers and it is
quickly becoming a popular eco-tourism
destination.
With so many things to discover we were
excited to start our journey.
Picard Beach Cottages
Our first stay would be at the fabulous
Picard Beach Cottages. Located in the
north – west and facing the gentler
Caribbean side, the cottages are placed in
the heart of the best beaches of Dominica.
This is a destination on its own, where
guests can relax in tranquility by the sea or
in their own rooms.