Dominica (Commonwealth of) Travel Advice
Cases of robbery and crime do occur.
The hurricane season in Dominica normally runs from June to November. Hurricane Dean hit Dominica on 16 August 2007, causing landslides in parts of the island. Hotel repairs have now been completed but untreated landslides have caused some road disruption in the interior of the island. Hire car drivers should exercise caution, particularly on the stretch of road from Melville Hall airport to the capital, Roseau. Driving on this road at night is not recommended as road signs warning of landslides are not visible.
Dengue Fever is endemic to Latin America and the Caribbean and can occur throughout the year. There has been a marked increase in the number of reported cases of dengue across the region in 2007. There are, at present, four confirmed cases of dengue in Dominica. There is no vaccine to prevent dengue fever, which has severe flu-like symptoms and can sometimes be fatal (Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever).
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk
US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
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