Dominica included in BBC’s list of best places to visit
Dominica was included in BBC’s list of 25 destinations to visit in 2025. The list was created to encourage eco-tourism and was a collaboration between BBC Travel journalists and some of the foremost experts in the field.
This island is now on the list of must-see destinations with other faraway lands like Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Japan, and Greenland. Pier Nirandara, a travel journalist for the BBC, explained Dominica’s inclusion in the list.
Wondered what it would be like to swim among sperm whales? In the article, she praised Dominica for its innovative approach to marine conservation and regenerative tourism, which has opened the possibility of doing it responsibly and environmentally friendly.
The island nation has just created a marine sanctuary to preserve the gigantic sperm whales that call it home. This reserve is the first of its kind. Limited permits for whale swims ensure intimate and courteous experiences with whales. Visitors have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim with these remarkable cetaceans, which also helps with research and creates sustainable tourist opportunities for local inhabitants.
Along with that, she detailed the infrastructure that is currently undergoing expansion to accommodate tourists.
The building of a cable-car system that would transport riders from Roseau Valley to Boiling Lake, one of the world’s largest thermal springs, and the introduction of computerized immigration forms to facilitate entry are among the new infrastructure and technologies that will be available to greet guests in 2025, according to her writing.
She wrote that there has never been an easier time to visit Dominica.
“Starting 15 February, United Airlines will launch direct flights from Newark, adding to the existing American Airlines flights from Miami,” she announced.
The six-star Hilton Tranquility Beach Resort and Spa in Salisbury is one of several new hotels opening in 2025, increasing the inventory by 25% and adding roughly 500 rooms. Secret Bay is a premium eco-property that consistently ranks highly on sustainability rankings; alternatively, you might go with a tried-and-true classic.
Project CETI, “a groundbreaking international effort to decode whale language, clicks and codas, led by National Geographic Explorer David Gruber,” is based in Dominica, as Nirandara pointed out.
“Also, there are hidden gorges, towering waterfalls, and one-of-a-kind eateries serving local cuisine, like the farm-to-table Lacou,” she wrote. “Your adventure will help protect this natural paradise for generations to come because Dominicica isn’t just a destination – it’s a movement to support a burgeoning model of eco-tourism that balances biodiversity conservation with economic growth.”
This is the first list of its kind, and the BBC reports that its purpose is to showcase thriving places despite the problem of “over-tourism.”
The news agency stated that each of the 25 locations uses tourism to benefit local communities, protect the environment, preserve their distinct cultural history, welcome guests, and provide amazing travel experiences.
“We assembled the roster with guidance from BBC Travel reporters and a number of preeminent global sustainable tourism organizations, including the UNWTO, Sustainable Travel International, the Black Travel Alliance, and the World Travel & Tourism Council.”
Dominica is expected to see a significant tourism growth spurt once the International Airport opens in 2026.