Archive for May, 2010

Adventurous Spirit Photo Winner: Junk Boat Jump

May 25, 2010
By sami
Adventurous Spirit Photo Winner: Junk Boat Jump

The winner of this week’s Adventure to Dominica contest is Stephen Bentsen, for submitting this shot of himself and a friend jumping off the deck of a boat into the water in Vietnam. Here’s what Stephen had to say about the shot: “As the end of the day nears in Halong Bay, Vietnam, we entertain ourselves...
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Adventurous Spirit Photo Winner: Flyin’ High

May 18, 2010
By sami
Adventurous Spirit Photo Winner: Flyin’ High

The winner of this week’s Adventure to Dominica contest is Michael Owen Gaddis, for this shot of himself paragliding off the Aiguille du Midi. Chamonix, France last year. Michael, you win a pair of Ahnu shoes! And in addition, you are now eligible to win a trip for two to Dominica–your photo will be posted...
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Enjoy the Beach at Rosalie Bay

May 17, 2010
By Danielle
Enjoy the Beach at Rosalie Bay

The island of Dominica boasts a number of beautiful and interesting beaches that will surely suit any type of beach lover. One of these extraordinary destinations is Rosalie Bay, a long, wide and sandy beach that has some breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and is the ideal spot for laying out on the...
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Adventurous Spirit Photo Winner: Eerie Glow

May 11, 2010
By sami
Adventurous Spirit Photo Winner: Eerie Glow

The winner of this week’s Adventure to Dominica contest is James Clear, who submitted this photo of himself standing eerily below the lights of the Aurora Borealis. As Clear put it, “My camera didn’t respond very well to such conditions (I went through 12 batteries that night!) and it was a struggle to have...
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Bird Watching on the Island

May 10, 2010
By Danielle
Bird Watching on the Island

The island’s wide variety of habitats–from high mountain terrain to tropical forest to drier savannas–provide environments for a diversified bird population, making Dominica the perfect place for bird watching. Guided Bird-Watching Tours are offered by many hotels and tour guides for those who want to learn more about Dominica’s birds. And who wouldn’t want...
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Adventurous Spirit Photo Winner: Deep Water

May 4, 2010
By sami
Adventurous Spirit Photo Winner: Deep Water

The winner of this week’s Adventure to Dominica contest is Gregg Vigliotti, who submitted this photo of his friend, Matt Raue, deep water soloing in Ha Long Bay Vietnam. Gregg, you win a pair of Ahnu shoes! And in addition, you are now eligible to win a trip for two to Dominica–your photo will be...
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Dive into Dominica

May 3, 2010
By Danielle
Dive into Dominica

Discover what many of the world’s top underwater photographers and film crews from National Geographic, The BBC Natural History Unit, and crews from Japan already know: The diving off Dominica is as rich and varied as its topside attractions.  Dive into the protected waters off the island and swim close to volcanic vents, submerged volcanic...
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