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It’s been a couple months since we first introduced the Adventurous Spirit Photo Contest that could win you a trip for two to the island of Dominica. And every week since, we’ve received a wide array of photos that capture the spirit of adventure in a variety of ways. We’ve seen everything from exploring the...
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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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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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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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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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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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For writers, artists, creative souls and adventurers, nature has the power to inspire. Therefore, it’s no surprise that Dominica, the “Nature Island,” chock full of vibrant, exotic natural wonders, is an inspiration to many, whether it be in the form of writing, drawing or trekking. It’s also no surprise, then that one of Dominica’s...
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The winner of this week’s Adventure to Dominica contest is Jamie Campbell, who submitted this photo taken on the east side of the Sierras. Jamie, 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 on...
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Dominica’s Morne Trois Pitons National Park became the first designated UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Caribbean in 1997. It was also the first of the islands’ National Parks to be legally established, in July of 1975, by an act of parliament. But aside from Morne Trois Pitons’ leaps forward in terms of National...
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The winner of this week’s Adventure to Dominica contest is Victoria Nicholson, who submitted this photo of herself in front of an awesome sunrise atop the peak of the Campo de Hielo Norte (the Northern Ice Cap) in Patagonia. Victoria, you win a pair of Ahnu shoes! And in addition, you are now...
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