Dominica’s Dive Fest, the Caribbean’s longest running scuba diving festival, encourages visitors to dive down and discover the beautiful landscapes and colourful marine life beneath the island’s waters. Would-be divers and snorkelers as young as eight can participate in pool- or ocean-based introductory sessions to teach them the basics, with some trial sessions even offered completely free of charge. To stay on dry land is to experience only half the magic of Dominica – that is the message behind the island’s Dive Fest, which celebrates its 15th anniversary in July 2008. Dive Fest was established to showcase the incredible marine environment of Dominica to both visitors and residents, and is organised by the Dominica Watersports Association (DWA).
The annual event takes place in Dominica from 11th – 20th July 2008. To mark this special 15th anniversary year, many local dive centres are offering group travel packages whereby one diver goes free with every seven that book.
Dominica continues to be recognized for its attributes and responsible tourism efforts, including being the first country in the world to receive Benchmarking designation from the prestigious eco-tourism organization Green Globe 21 and ranking as the only Caribbean destination in the top five happiest countries on earth in the Happy Planet Index (compiled by Britain’s New Economics Foundation).
For more information on Dominica, contact the Discover Dominica Authority at 866-522-4057. Or, visit Dominica’s official website: www.discoverdominica.com.
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