{"id":5740,"date":"2015-05-27T13:49:43","date_gmt":"2015-05-27T13:49:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/?post_type=project&#038;p=5740"},"modified":"2022-01-27T21:05:33","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T01:05:33","slug":"essential-tips","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/www.avirtualdominica.com\/project\/essential-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; specialty=&#8221;off&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#183f27&#8243; inner_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; allow_player_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; inner_width=&#8221;auto&#8221; inner_max_width=&#8221;none&#8221; next_background_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243;][et_pb_fullwidth_slider admin_label=&#8221;image-header&#8221; show_arrows=&#8221;on&#8221; show_pagination=&#8221;on&#8221; auto=&#8221;off&#8221; 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But as with traveling to any location, it is best to gather\u00a0all the information you can before arrival. Check out our <strong>Packing Checklist<\/strong> and other great tips here.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;buttons&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"#come\"><strong>Prepare for Your Trip<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0| <strong><a href=\"#here\">Upon Arrival<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0| <strong><a href=\"#tidbits\">Tidbits of Interest<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; specialty=&#8221;off&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; allow_player_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; inner_shadow=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; module_id=&#8221;come&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;on&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;50px|0|50px|0&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; inner_width=&#8221;auto&#8221; inner_max_width=&#8221;none&#8221; prev_background_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;on&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;off&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; allow_player_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;off&#8221; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; module_class=&#8221; et_pb_row_fullwidth et_pb_row_fullwidth&#8221; width=&#8221;89%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;80%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; max_width=&#8221;89%&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;80%&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Preparing&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Preparing for Your Trip to Dominica<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;on&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;off&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; allow_player_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; 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background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22.4&#8243; text_shadow_horizontal_length=&#8221;text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93&#8243; text_shadow_vertical_length=&#8221;text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93&#8243; text_shadow_blur_strength=&#8221;text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93&#8243; title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=&#8221;title_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93&#8243; title_text_shadow_vertical_length=&#8221;title_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93&#8243; title_text_shadow_blur_strength=&#8221;title_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93&#8243; body_text_shadow_horizontal_length=&#8221;body_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93&#8243; body_text_shadow_vertical_length=&#8221;body_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93&#8243; body_text_shadow_blur_strength=&#8221;body_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>A valid passport is sufficient for a stay of up to one month. You may renew your stay for a further 3 months but you will need to show a return ticket. Visas are required for stays of over 21 days for travellers from Cuba, Haiti, Russia, The People&#8217;s Republic of China and the Eastern European Countries. Please note that from January 23, 2007, US citizens will need a passport to re-enter the US.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What documents do you need to enter?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"one_half\">\n<ul>\n<li>Valid Passport<\/li>\n<li>Return Ticket<\/li>\n<li>Local address where you will be staying<\/li>\n<li>Visa information visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dominica.gov.dm\/services\/what-are-the-entry-requirements-for-the-commonwealth-of-dominica\/do-i-need-a-visa-to-enter-into-dominica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Plan on bringing pets?<\/strong> For more information call the Ministry of Agriculture on (767) 266-3271 or 266-3270.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long can I stay?\u00a0<\/strong>This all depends on your country of origin. For more information visit the Government website\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dominica.gov.dm\/services\/what-are-the-entry-requirements-for-the-commonwealth-of-dominica\/do-i-need-a-visa-to-enter-into-dominica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half et_column_last\">\n<p><strong>Departure Taxes\u00a0<\/strong>are as follows (updated May 2019):<\/p>\n<p>Dominica Residents \/ CARICOM nationals:<strong>EC$72.00 \/ US$26.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Non-nationals \/ non-CARICOM Residents (e.g. US citizens): <strong>EC$86.00 \/ US$31.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>For more information\u00a0visit the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dominica.gov.dm\/services\/what-are-the-entry-requirements-for-the-commonwealth-of-dominica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Government website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;currency&#8221; title=&#8221;Currency&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;25&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; module_id=&#8221;currency&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\nThe local currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC$ or XCD). <em>Also used by Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis, Montserrat, St. Lucia, St, Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The rate is set at EC$2.68 to US$1.00 and<\/li>\n<li>about EC$2.93 to EUR 1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many businesses accept US Dollars and the EURO, but you will get the most favourable exchange rate at the banks. Major Credit Cards are accepted in many places.<\/p>\n<p>For information regarding the EC dollar and exchange rates, visit ECCD Central Bank <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eccb-centralbank.org\/Currency\/exchange.asp#exchangerates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;packing list&#8221; title=&#8221;Packing Tips&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;25&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; module_id=&#8221;packing&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\nSo knowing what to bring on your vacation can sometimes be a challenge. We&#8217;ve put a <a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/AVD-Travel-Packing-Checklist1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel and Packing List<\/a> together to help you decide.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/AVD-Travel-Packing-Checklist1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9135\" src=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/checklist1.jpg\" alt=\"checklist\" width=\"653\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avirtualdominica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/checklist1.jpg 1003w, https:\/\/www.avirtualdominica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/checklist1-300x101.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What NOT to pack<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By all means bring whatever you choose, but there are a number of locally made beauty\u00a0&amp;\u00a0health products and clothes, which means more room in your suitcase for all the goodies you\u2019ll be bringing on your journey back.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage all visitors to buy local. This\u00a0helps to reduce their footprint, and dealing with the disposal\u00a0of products being brought into the island.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about locally available products &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/dominica-directory\/island-category\/shopping\/locally-made-products\/\">go\u00a0here<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;phone code&#8221; title=&#8221;Phone Calling Codes &#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;25&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; module_id=&#8221;phone&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\nThe calling\u00a0code for Dominica is <strong>767<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Calls to Dominica<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>If calling from the Caribbean, USA:\u00a0<strong>1<\/strong> + <strong>767<\/strong> + <strong>seven digit number.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If calling from Europe, China etc: \u00a0<strong>00 + 1 + 767\u00a0+ <strong>seven digit number.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With WiFi and Internet so available many people use Skype, Magic Jack and What&#8217;s App as a means of communication<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_text background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; 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Most close on public holidays.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monday \u2013 Friday: 8 am to 4 pm<\/li>\n<li>Saturday: 8 am to 1 pm<\/li>\n<li>Sunday: Closed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some businesses close for lunch between 1 \u2013 2 pm.<\/p>\n<h4>Government<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This applies to all government departments. They are closed on weekends and\u00a0all public holidays.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monday: 8 am to 5 pm<\/li>\n<li>Tuesday\u00a0\u2013 Friday: 8 am to 4 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some offices are closed for lunch between 1 \u2013 2 pm.<\/p>\n<p>Note that a\u00a0government department, or section of a government office, dealing with financial transactions of any sort closes an hour before the end of the day. Monday at 4 pm and Tuesday \u2013 Friday at 3 pm.<\/p>\n<h4>Banking Hours<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li>Monday \u2013 Thursday: 8 am \u2013 2 pm<\/li>\n<li>Friday: 8 am \u2013 4 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Gas Stations<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Most gas stations stay open till either 7 or 9 pm.<\/p>\n<p>Gas stations associated with a 7 \u2013 11 mini mart usually stay\u00a0open till 11 pm.<\/p>\n<h4>Supermarkets &amp; Minimarts<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This applies to most grocers, some smaller village shops will have more varied and sometimes irregular hours.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open everyday till about 7 pm<\/li>\n<li>Some Mini marts like Miniya\u2019s, and ACS are open everyday, some till 11 pm and on all\u00a0public holidays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;Public Holidays&#8221; title=&#8221;Public Holidays&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;25&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; module_id=&#8221;public&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\nThere are 12 public holidays in Dominica.<br \/>The local tradition is to head to the beach or river for large gatherings, picnics and BBQ\u2019s. On some holidays, like <a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/event\/national-day-of-community-service\/\">National Community Day of Service<\/a>,\u00a0volunteers are encouraged to work to improve an area or community. Christmas and Easter tend to be very family-oriented holidays spent at a family house or property. There is a national parade on <a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/project\/independence\/\">Independence Day<\/a> and during <a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/project\/carnival-in-dominica\/\">Carnival<\/a> there are many activities. Learn more about Dominica\u2019s culture and traditions <a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/learn-about-dominica\/culture-spirit\/\">here<\/a>\u00a0or see our <a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/project\/events-festivals\/\">annual events page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><div class=\"supsystic-table-loader spinner\"style=\"background-color:#000000\"><\/div><div id=\"supsystic-table-1_64315\" class=\"supsystic-tables-wrap \" style=\" visibility: hidden; \" ><table id=\"supsystic-table-1\" class=\"supsystic-table border lightboxImg row-border\" data-id=\"1\" data-view-id=\"1_64315\" data-title=\"Public Holidays\" data-currency-format=\"$1,000.00\" data-percent-format=\"10.00%\" data-date-format=\"DD.MM.YYYY\" data-time-format=\"HH:mm\" data-features=\"[&quot;after_table_loaded_script&quot;,&quot;auto_width&quot;]\" data-search-value=\"\" data-lightbox-img=\"\" data-head-rows-count=\"1\" data-pagination-length=\"50,100,All\" data-auto-index=\"off\" 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style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A13\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"13\" data-db-index=\"13\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"December 26th\" data-order=\"December 26th\" >December 26th <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B13\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"13\" data-db-index=\"13\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Tuesday\" data-order=\"Tuesday\" >Tuesday <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C13\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"13\" data-db-index=\"13\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Boxing Day\" data-order=\"Boxing Day\" >Boxing Day <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><!-- \/#supsystic-table-1.supsystic-table --><\/div><!-- \/.supsystic-tables-wrap --><!-- Tables Generator by Supsystic --><!-- Version:1.10.33 --><!-- http:\/\/supsystic.com\/ --><a title=\"WordPress Data Table Plugin\" style=\"display:none;\" href=\"https:\/\/supsystic.com\/plugins\/wordpress-data-table-plugin\/?utm_medium=love_link\" target=\"_blank\">WordPress Data Table Plugin<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;Hospitals and Pharmacies&#8221; title=&#8221;Medical Care&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;25&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; module_id=&#8221;medical&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\nThere are five hospitals in Dominica as well as various village and community clinics. The main hospital is Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) located in Roseau. In the event of an emergency, patients will be treated at PMH but it is also possible to be flown out to neighboring islands.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Princess Margaret Hospital: (767) 448-2231\u00a0or (767) 448-5720<\/li>\n<li>Portsmouth Hospital: (767) 445-5237<\/li>\n<li>Grand Bay Hospital: (767) 446-3706<\/li>\n<li>Marigot Hospital: (767) 445-7091<\/li>\n<li>Justin Fadipe Centre (Private Hospital, Mero):\u00a0(767) 449-8466 or (767) 235-8466<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are also a number of <a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/dominica-directory\/island-category\/being-well\/pharmacies\/\">Pharmacies<\/a> and various medical specialists.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;Important Numbers&#8221; title=&#8221;Important Numbers&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;25&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; module_id=&#8221;important&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;14&#8243; global_module=&#8221;9316&#8243; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Emergency<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Police, Fire and Ambulance &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; 999<\/p>\n<p>Crisis Hotline &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. 1 800 HELP (4357)<\/p>\n<p>Police Headquarters &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. 767 448 2222 or 767 266 5100<\/p>\n<p>Fire and Ambulance Service &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. 767 448 2889<\/p>\n<p>Princess Margaret Hospital &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. 767 448 2231 or<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">General Office&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. 767 266 2101<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Accident &amp; Emergency &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; 767 266 2105<\/p>\n<p><strong>Traveling<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/dominica-directory\/island-category\/transportation\/airlines\/\">Airlines<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Airports<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Douglas-Charles &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; 767 455 7107<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Canefield &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; 767 449 1421<\/p>\n<p>Roseau Ferry Terminal &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; 767 266 3799<\/p>\n<p>Customs Offices<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Anse de Mai &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; 767 445 5300<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Canefield Airport &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; 767 449 1199<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Douglas-Charles Airport &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; 767 445 7109<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Portsmouth &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; 767 445 3632<\/p>\n<p><strong>Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Government Headquarters &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; 767 448 2401<\/p>\n<p>Waitukubuli National Trail &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; 767 266 3593 or 767 440 6125<\/p>\n<p>Cultural Division &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. 767 266 3421<\/p>\n<p>Forestry Division &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. 767 266 5856<\/p>\n<p>Discover Dominica Authority &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; 767 266 3536 or 767 448 2045<\/p>\n<p>Meteorological Office<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Canefield&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. 767\u00a0449 1990<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Douglas-Charles (Melville Hall) &#8230;&#8230;. 767 445 7849<\/p>\n<p><strong>Numbers you should have on hand<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Credit card and bank Hotlines<\/p>\n<p>Accommodation Information<\/p>\n<p>Embassy or Consulate &#8211; <em>see below<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Tour and Taxi<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;Embassy&#8221; title=&#8221;Embassies and Consulates&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;25&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; module_id=&#8221;embassy&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/dominica-directory\/belgian-consulate\/\">Belgian Consulate<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/dominica-directory\/brazilian-embassy\/\">Brazilian Embassy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/dominica-directory\/british-high-commission\/\">British Embassy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/dominica-directory\/british-high-commission\/\">British Consulate<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/dominica-directory\/chinese-embassy\/\">Canadian Embassy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/dominica-directory\/chinese-embassy\/\">Chinese Embassy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/dominica-directory\/cuban-embassy\/\">Cuban Embassy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>French Consulate<\/p>\n<p>French Embassy<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/dominica-directory\/jamaican-consulate\/\">Jamaican Consulate<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/dominica-directory\/norwegian-consulate\/\">Norwegian Consulate<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/dominica-directory\/venezuelan-embassy\/\">Venezuelan Embassy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>United States of America<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;post codes&#8221; title=&#8221;Mail and Post Codes&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;25&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; module_id=&#8221;post&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;14&#8243; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\nOne of the biggest issues with sending mail to Dominica is that it often gets mistaken for the Dominican Republic.<\/p>\n<p>When addressing documents:<\/p>\n<p>Person&#8217;s Name<br \/>P.O. Box xxxx or \u00a0Street Address<br \/>Commonwealth of Dominica<br \/>Eastern Caribbean<br \/>00109-8000 <em>(zip code)<\/em> OR 00152 <em>(postal code)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The<strong> Postal code<\/strong>\u00a0is used by countries other than the USA. The one\u00a0for Dominica is: <strong>00152<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The<strong> Zip code<\/strong>\u00a0is a postal code used by the USA. The one for Dominica is: <strong>00109-8000<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ways to Mail<\/h2>\n<p><strong>General Post office<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The Dominican Post office is located along the Roseau Bayfront, opposite the Roseau Ferry Terminal.<\/p>\n<p>Hours: 8 am &#8211; 5 pm Monday,\u00a08 am &#8211; 4 pm Tuesday &#8211; Friday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parcel Pick up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Make sure to bring<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>a valid ID<\/li>\n<li>the Slip indicating package has arrived<\/li>\n<li>if picking up for someone else, whether it is for a family member, spouse or employer, make sure to have a signed letter to present to the officer. This letter must state you are authorized to pick up an parcel on behalf of the person whose\u00a0name is on the package. If this will happen more than once, the officer will keep it on file.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>Note that this office closes promptly during the lunch hour (1 &#8211; 2 pm) and closes for the day at 3 pm.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stamp and Mailing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Note that will the effects of TS Erika (August 2015) &#8211; some of the mailing times have been delayed.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Post coming to and from <strong>USA<\/strong> arrives and is sent out <strong>weekly on a Tuesday<\/strong> via Amerijet. Be sure to have your post in by 11:00 am on a Monday so that it can get out in time.<\/p>\n<p>Post coming from <strong>Europe and the rest of the world<\/strong> is sent out daily usually to Barbados via Liat. Be sure\u00a0to get to\u00a0the Post Office before 11:00 am so that it can get out the next day.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Other Means of sending and\u00a0receiving\u00a0packages.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>See our listings on Courier &amp;\u00a0Freight Services and Shipping Agencies<\/p>\n<p>FedEx<\/p>\n<p>DHL<\/p>\n<p>Liat Quickpak &amp; Cargo (UPS)<\/p>\n<p>Aeropost<\/p>\n<p>Ezone<\/p>\n<p>SwiftPac<\/p>\n<p>Tropical Shipping<\/p>\n<p>Amerijet<\/p>\n<p>ShopBox<\/p>\n<p>Tonge Financial Services<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;cuisine&#8221; title=&#8221;Cuisine&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;25&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; module_id=&#8221;cuisine&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\nOur cuisine is like our history and culture, an exciting blend which draws heavily from our Creole past.\u00a0Tropical fruits and vegetables are in abundance, and not surprising for an island, our range of seafood is second to none!<\/p>\n<p>Particular delicacies you should try include land crabs, our delicious locally grown coffee, and a wide range of local fruit juices. Be sure to take home with you our hot pepper sauce!\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/project\/cuisine\/\">Find out more about our cuisine and dining in Dominica<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;language&#8221; title=&#8221;Language&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;25&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; module_id=&#8221;language&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\nEnglish is the official language, but a French-based Creole (also known as Patois) is widely spoken, especially in outlying villages.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/project\/creole-kweyol-language\/\">Find out more about our language<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;taxes&#8221; title=&#8221;Taxes&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;25&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; module_id=&#8221;taxes&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\nThere is a 15% Value Added Tax (10% on accommodation).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;site&#8221; title=&#8221;Site Fees&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;25&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; module_id=&#8221;fees&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\nA number of attractions in Dominica require visitors to pay a small fee. Click <a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/project\/hike\/#pass\">here<\/a> for full details.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;tip&#8221; title=&#8221;Tipping&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;25&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; module_id=&#8221;tipping&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\nTipping is generally on a discretionary basis; many hotels and restaurants will add a 10% service charge.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;utilities&#8221; title=&#8221;Utilities&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;25&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; module_id=&#8221;utilities&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Electricity<\/h4>\n<p>Our\u00a0electricity system is 220 \u2013 240 volts, 50 cycles. Power outlets are 3-prong English style. Most\u00a0hotels have 110v, but you are advised to bring a small travel transformer if required.<\/p>\n<p>30% of our electricity is generated from Hydroelectricity (using water). Although a naturally occurring lake, the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/dominica-directory\/freshwater-lake\/\">Freshwater lake<\/a> was dammed in order to make this possible. There is also a\u00a0project underway to tap into geothermal energy given our volcanic nature. You will notice one of the sites along the drive to <a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/dominica-directory\/titou-gorge\/\">Titou Gorge<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/dominica-directory\/boiling-lake\/\">the Boiling Lake<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Telecommunications<\/h4>\n<p>Dominica has a fully digital telephone system, and indeed was the first country in the world to operate one in 1987. Presently, the companies providing telecommunication services include:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Land-lines and cellular services:\u00a0<\/strong>Lime (Cable &amp; Wireless) and Digicel<\/p>\n<p><strong>Television: <\/strong>Marpin 2k4,\u00a0Digicel Play and\u00a0Wikibuli<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wifi and Internet:<\/strong> Lime (Cable &amp; Wireless), Digicel Play and Wikibuli<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;Water&#8221; title=&#8221;Water&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;25&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#3d7605&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; module_id=&#8221;water&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\nWater is safe to drink. 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