Dominica Welcomed “Good” Magazine Winner to the Nature Island

Dominica (pronounced “Dom-in-eek-a”) proudly welcomed Mr. Natale Cozzolongo to “the Nature Island,” June 2-7, 2010, the grand prize winner of Discover Dominica Authority and Good magazine’s “Islands to Islands Project,” that was launched in February 2010. Mr. Cozzolongo entered to win a memorable vacation for two to “the Nature Island” by redesigning a traffic island in his home city and making it look more appealing to visitors.

The grand prize included 2 roundtrip American Airlines tickets, 6 days/5 nights’ accommodations, complimentary breakfasts, complimentary yoga at Rainforest Shangri-la, welcome and departing dinner, whale watching excursion, Indian River tour, tour of the Carib territory and the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, tour on the Rainforest Aerial Tram, and roundtrip airport transfers. Mr. Colin Piper, CEO/Director of Tourism for Discover Dominica Authority, presented the couple with a package filled with local products from the island such as coffee, hot sauce, jellies and other goodies.

Discover Dominica Authority extends their gratitude to the following organizations for sponsoring the “Islands to Islands Project,” Rainforest Aerial Tram, Calibishie Lodges, Rainforest Shangri-la and Fort Young Hotel.

Known as “the Nature Island” and located between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Eastern Caribbean, the independent nation of Dominica (pronounced “dom-in-eek-a”) is the largest and most mountainous of the Windward Islands, encompassing an area of nearly 290 square miles. Of volcanic origins with mountains reaching heights of nearly 5,000 feet, rainforests that are considered among the last true oceanic rainforests in the world, more than 365 rivers, waterfalls the second largest Boiling Lake in the world and pristine coral reefs, Dominica’s natural diversity is truly unique. Dominica is also home to the last remaining settlement of Indigenous People of the Caribbean – The Carib Indians. A place where man and nature live in harmony, adventurers and nature lovers alike will revel in the Island’s eco-tourism options which include scuba diving, snorkeling, mountain biking, kayaking, horseback riding, nature tours, hiking/trekking, whale, dolphin and bird watching, sailing and fishing.

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. National Geographic’s Center for Sustainable Destination ranked the island as the top sustainable island in the Caribbean and among the top ten in the world. Dominica was recognized by Islands Magazine and was included in its 2007 Blue List for being a leader in responsible tourism and ensuring an environmentally and culturally sound island for future generations. Travel + Leisure also announced Dominica as one of the most compelling destinations to visit in their 100 Greatest Trips 2008 edition. Most recently, Dominica was recognized as the 2nd most “pure island” in the world in the April/May 2010 issue of Islands Magazine.

For more information on Dominica, contact Discover Dominica Authority at 866-522-4057. Or, visit Dominica’s official website: www.discoverdominica.com or follow Dominica on Twitter and Facebook.