As your plane flies above the shimmering blue-green waters of the Caribbean, you search for the next sign of land. With the prop spinning wildly outside your window, you might wonder how you’re even being kept in the air. Then, you feel the plane start to descend. Your heart is pounding. Finally, you catch a glimpse of land, an incredible green gem in the vast waters.

Welcome to the Caribbean Islands! We’re going to show you two of the best islands in the Caribbean for ecotourism: St. Lucia and Dominica. You’ll see how much each of these sister islands has to offer to adventurers!

Dominica

Dominica is not your typical Caribbean island. If you’re looking for a week of sunbathing and reading near the beach, I suggest you skip this island. However, if you’re in the mood for some incredible adventures, then this is the place for you!

Dominica has gotten the nickname of ‘The Nature Island’, and for good reason. What it lacks in white sandy beaches, it makes up for in beautiful dense jungle, mysterious mist-covered mountains, and warm and friendly people.

Hiking

When Christopher Columbus returned and was asked to describe Dominica, he allegedly took a piece of parchment paper, crumpled it up and threw it on the table. There is practically no flat surface area on the entire island, with an inactive volcanic mountain range rising straight up in the middle of the island.

Because of this, the island is a fantastic place to go hiking. The Morne Trois Pitons National Park features dozens of different trails. You can spend days wandering through thick rainforest, experiencing the jungle with all its vibrant colours and life.