Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort on the pristine Caribbean Nature Island of Dominica is a perfect year-round destination but there are a host of reasons why it's a particularly great place to visit in the summer months… read on for our top ten.

1. The most obvious attraction is that the cost of airfares generally goes down from the end of March with many carriers running special deals. American Airlines operates direct daily flights from Miami, while British Airways offer flights from London with one stop and a plane change in Barbados.

2. The cost of accommodation also goes down. For example, a newly reimagined oceanfront suite at Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort costs from US$474 per night up to May 31 but drops to US$380 from now until the end of November. As if that wasn't enough, Fort Young has also launched a Sizzling Summer five-night special which includes one free night, daily breakfast, welcome cocktails and an evening Jacuzzi bath under the stars. Rates start at US $195 per night plus taxes for one or two persons in an Oceanfront Room. Book before August 15, 2022 for travel until September 30, 2022. Upgrade to Fort Young's All-Inclusive, Island-Included to have all your meals, beverages, daily excursion/tours, roundtrip airport transfers, two couple's massages, yoga and roundtrip airport transfer for US$250 per person per night on double occupancy. To book, call 767-448-5000 or email info@fortyounghotel.com.

3. As the spring Tradewinds diminish, so too do the ocean up-swells making underwater visibility crystal clear. The summer months are among the best for scuba diving and as one of the only hotels on the island with its own dive center, Fort Young is perfectly poised to make the most of these ideal conditions. Experienced divers can enjoy complimentary shore dives each day, while newcomers to the sport can check out the range of certification courses to get them prepared to enjoy Dominica's amazing underwater wonders. Spectacular sites include Champagne Reef, Scott's Head Pinnacle, Crater's Edge, Coral Gardens, and the Pointe Guignard swim through. There's even a summer festival dedicated to diving. Dive Fest takes place from July 5 to 14, 2022.

4. With School being out, this is the perfect time for a family holiday. Fort Young's innovative All-Inclusive, Island-Included package is perfect for adventurous families looking for more than just a fly and flop break. The package not only includes food and beverages, but also gives guests access to amazing activities beyond the hotel — from a lionfish catching expedition, to hiking and exploring some of the island's best attractions like Trafalgar Falls and Titou Gorge, to enjoying tropical beaches — providing an unrivaled, immersive and memorable Nature Island holiday. With a free night Sizzling Summer offer and rates for children under 12 starting at just US$180 per night per child there's no better time to embark on an island adventure.

5. All of the facilities at Fort Young remain open year-round and with lower occupancies, there's more space around the stunning waterfront pool and Jacuzzi. There is also less waiting time for bar and restaurant services, in-room dining and the new Zemi Spa.

6. While the hurricane season officially starts in June and runs to November, it doesn't rain day in, day out as some people might imagine. In fact, you may just get one sharp downfall and then beautiful skies for the rest of the day. Temperatures and humidity are higher, but you get beautiful clear skies and it's great for star gazers with less haze masking the night skies.

7. It's mango season! According to the island's Ministry of Agriculture, there are over 180 varieties of these lush, juicy fruits on Dominica. Each mango had a different aroma, texture and flavour, from the slightly pine scented Grafted mango or mango Julie, to the sweet mango licka, and fleshy mango belly full. Head to the local market to pick up a bag full of fresh fruit, or try a mango and ginger smoothie, Mahi mahi with spicy mango salsa, or a refreshing mango daiquiri as the sun goes down.

8. Lovely, lovely cricket! Windsor Park will come alive with the thrills of back-to-back T20 international matches on July 2 and 3 when the West Indies takes on the might of Bangladesh. Nowhere in the world blends rich, traditional Caribbean culture and a love for cricket quite like Dominica.

9. If summer for you lingers into September, then take part in Kalinago Week from September 15 to 21, 2022. This incredible celebration of indigenous culture dates back to 1930 when the Kalinago people traded extensively with the neighbouring French territories of Marie Galante and Guadeloupe. The week includes a number of events including pageants to crown Miss Kalinago and Princess Natari, musical performances, and debates as a tribute to the Kalinago elders.

10. Enjoy Dominica's crystal rivers, stunning waterfalls, and verdant rainforests at their lush best. The increased rainfall and humidity of the summer months brings the hillside vegetation to life after the parched months of the dry season. Waterfalls are even more spectacular, and river pools more inviting for wild swimming surrounded by nature.