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Dominicas tagline You Deserve It is a call for you to treat yourself.

There is no better way to express self-love than putting your health and wellness first.

Numerous studies have shown that immersing yourself in nature reduces stress and anxiety, improves your mood, and promotes calm among numerous other benefits.

Known as The Nature Island of the Caribbean, Dominicas lush forests, clean air, natural hot spas, and nutritious foods, provide the perfect setting for visitors to escape the stresses of life and unwind.

With 2022 dubbed the Year of Wellness in the Caribbean, Dominica is undoubtedly the number one place for health and wellness. Heres why.

It is the Hot Spa Capital of the Caribbean

Nothing beats sore muscles than soaking in soothing hot water. Now, imagine doing that in the middle of a forest, surrounded by colourful flowers and unending greenery. With nine volcanoes and the Worlds second-largest Boiling Lake, Dominica is bubbling with geothermal activity. The hot spring experience provides a natural setting for meditation, relaxing sore muscles, and therapy.

Hot spa at Ti Kwen Glo Sho

Nestled in the beautiful and mountainous village of Wotten Waven lies several of these hot springs in a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere perfect for relaxation and meditation. Tias Hot Springs, Bongo Baths, and Ti Kwen Glo Cho, each with their special charm and amenities, offer private sulphur baths and mud pools to exotic gardens and local culinary delights. Revive your body and stir your soul in Dominica - The Hot Spa Capital of the Caribbean!

Dominica has the best hiking trails

Hiking is one of the best cardio workouts you can do. Walking in nature reduces stress, improves blood pressure and blood sugar levels, strengthens your legs and core, and improves your balance among other things.

With its mountainous terrain, Dominica boasts of some of the best hiking experiences you can envision.

Some of the must-do trails are:

The Boiling Lake Trail- This signature hike requires is a full one-day activity that will take you through the rainforest, past rivers and cascades, and an active volcanic caldera.

The Waitukubuli National Trail (WNT) This is a 200km hiking trail broken up into 14 segments that can be hiked as individual trails. Some of the trails have strong ties to the islands history and cultural heritage.

The TiTou Gorge Canyoning Trail If you are looking for a real adventure, this is the hike for you. The experience begins with a rappel down the side of a waterfall into the river gorge. From there, you follow the course of the river as it twists and winds its way down the hillside. The trail meets several more waterfalls, all of which must be negotiated by rappelling down. The river trail ends at Cathedral Canyon, one of the most beautiful natural places in Dominica.

You can de-stress without moving

Even if you arent up to the physical activity, you can still benefit from Dominicas natural beauty from your hotel. From budget-friendly to luxury hotels, Dominica has something for your pocket with the bonus of the benefits of the outdoors.

You can find hotels where there are stunning views of the sea, those that are tucked away in the forest, and those with beautiful outdoor hammocks that allow you to just laze and melt away your troubles. Refresh and rejuvenate with a sunrise or sunset yoga and meditation class at select hotels. Experience outdoor yoga and meditation at serene and tranquil locations across the island

An abundance of healthy and tasty food

Great food does wonders to improve your mood and stress levels. In Dominica, you can dine on food that not only tastes good but is also very good for you. Dominican cuisine encompasses a lot of fresh produce grown on the island.

Fresh, delicious food is easy to find in Dominica

Plantains, yams, cassava, sweet potato, breadfruit, fresh fish, crab, and other seafood are in abundance. And even though the islands creole history is reflected in its cuisine, Dominicas chefs are quite adept at creating American and European fare as well.

For more information on Dominica please visit: https://trnd.ly/DiscoverDominica

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