FAQ:Dominica!
Imagine yourself sitting here and taking this all in! This can be your daily view on the wellness retreat!
1. Do I need a passport to travel to Dominica?
Yes! A valid, up-to-date passport (with 6 months after travel date) is required and must be presented to immigration and customs officials, along with your valid return ticket.
2. Do I need a visa to travel to Dominica?
No!
3. What are the latest entry requirements due to Covid?
Please review the latest Covid-19 protocols here: https://discoverdominica.com/en/travel-advisory-for-dominica
Generally speaking, persons entering Dominica from most countries including Canada, the USA, and Europe must show a negative Covid PCR test, taken no more than 72 hours before your arrival in Dominica.
Submit a health questionnaire 24 hours prior to boarding a flight to Dominica and await clearance:https://domcovid19.dominica.gov.dm/
Upon arrival a rapid antibody Covid blood test will be done at the airport.
On day 5 or 2 days before your departure, a Covid PCR test is done and the cost is $63 per person. This test is required for departure from the island. The result is usually available within 48 hours. The resort will coordinate the test for you and it is conveniently done right on the property, by a medical team of the Ministry of Health.
“I’ve been on the island for three days and it’s tough to describe what I’m experiencing. This place is magical. The sounds, the smells, the people, the unspoiled landscape, it all feels a bit surreal. Getting here wasn’t easy. Dominica doesn’t have an international airport so there are no direct flights from the U.S. but connecting through San Juan and boarding a tiny plane to land in paradise was well worth it.
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4. What is The “Safe in Nature” Program?
The Safe in Nature program is one that has been implemented by the Government of Dominica and the Tourism Sector in order to allow specific activities to all visitors (hikes, diving, snorkeling, kayaking, spa treatments, yoga, etc.), while the safety of guests, staff and the local communities likewise can be guaranteed.
5. What measurements are being taken at the resort due to COVID?
All the resort’s drivers, guides, and instructors have been Covid certified. Vehicles used for transfers and/or excursions are fully sanitized after every journey. The staff follows the strictest hygiene standards and hand sanitizer is always available. Staff and guests are asked to follow the following protocols: Report for a daily temperature check, wear a mask anytime in a public place and maintain social distancing.
6. How should I prepare for hikes?
Your shoes may get wet on some of the hikes; we, therefore, suggest bringing at least 2 pairs of shoes you are comfortable hiking in. Shoes need to have good grip as paths and rocks can be slippery. Therefore, we recommend wearing light, breathable shoes for the tropical climate such as trekking, running shoes, comfortable “amphibian” water shoes, or hiking sandals with straps (e.g. Keen, Teva).
7. Are there mosquitoes and other bugs at the resort?
No. The resort is on the southwest coast of Dominica with a slight breeze, which fortunately keeps the property cool and eliminates the bugs and mosquitoes.
8. What are check in and check out times?
Check in is 3.00 pm and check out is usually by 11.00 am. You can store your luggage before check in/after check out and you can use the facilities.
9. Do you have villas with more than one bed?
Yes! If you are traveling as a single person (1 person versus 2 persons) and would like to save money and not mind sharing a room with someone else who is also traveling as a single, please let us know!
10. Do you have an on-site restaurant? What are the hours?
Yes there is a full-service restaurant and bar located a very short walk from the villas. We offer a range of vegan, vegetarian, fresh fish and seafood as well as chicken dishes along with organic local produce to create delicious Caribbean fare. Our restaurant/bar operating hours are: Breakfast: 7:00am to 10:00am Lunch: 12:00pm to 2:30pm Dinner: 6:00pm to 9:00pm Certain snacks and drinks are available throughout the day from 7:00am until 9:00pm.
11. How close are other restaurants?
Other restaurants are located approximately 20 minutes away in the town of Roseau. There are a few small food kiosks in the nearby villages also but hours and availability of food is not consistent. Note that while during the “Safe in Nature ”program is in effect, visits to local restaurants/bars are not permitted.
12. Is there Childcare?
Yes! There is an experienced retired teacher available at the resort to provide childcare. The cost is $50 for the day, per child.
13. What is the weather like?
The island's annual temperature averages from 80-86° Fahrenheit. Dominica is a year-round travel destination and visitors should expect plenty of sunshine interrrupted by intermittent rainfall at any time of the year (do pack a light raincoat for the hikes). The drier season can be considered from December to the end of May. It is also good to know that the rainfall often happens during the night or early in the morning and very brief.
14. Is there internet access?
Yes! Complimentary Internet access is available.
15. I am a beginner at yoga, will I be able to participate in the yoga sessions offered?
Absolutely! Dee is a yoga teacher who teaches for all levels, disabilities and body types. Her specialty is restorative yoga which is a style that is very slowed down and you can enjoy this in a candlelight yoga session on the retreat.
16. What is the currency used in Dominica?
The official currency of Dominica is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar; however, the US dollar is equally accepted (1 US dollar = approx. 2.68 EC dollars). Credit Cards may be accepted in major town centers such as Portsmouth and Roseau but we recommend carrying Eastern Caribbean dollars or US dollars in small bills while traveling around the island. At the resort, all major credit cards and US or EC cash is accepted.