Life in Dominica
Stories, news and tips from Orchid Resort Dominica.
Done! ORCHID RESORT Opens Its Doors (Series Finale, Part 8)
In 2024 it's done — ORCHID RESORT opens its doors. Three reasons for the rush, DIRECTOR vs HANDYMAN, and our first guests. Series finale.
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A Pool with a Waterfall and the Birth of ORCHID RESORT (Part 7)
Building a pool with a waterfall while guests stayed, talks with the Kalinago Council, and our new name — ORCHID RESORT. Part 7.
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Lung Cancer, Hope and Coming Home to Dominica (Part 6)
A Czech summer turned into a lung cancer diagnosis. Dr. Adamčík's surgery, the November return to Dominica, and the resort build continues. Part 6.
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MABRIKA — How Our Resort Got Its Name (Part 5)
Conroy from Kalinago greeted us every morning with MABRIKA — how our resort got its name. An indigenous funeral, Conroy's mother, Honza's cough. Part 5.
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Building MABRIKA RESORT in Dominica (Part 4)
Covid stranded us in Dominica. Boat trips with Bernie, finishing the resort, first guests — and how MABRIKA RESORT got its name. Part 4.
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Covid in Dominica: Three Years of a Building Marathon (Part 3)
Covid stranded us in the Caribbean and pushed us forward. We sold everything in Czechia, bought a green Jeep and went full speed on the build. Part 3.
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Building in Dominica after Hurricane Maria (Part 2)
After Hurricane Maria we came back to Dominica. A wrecked garden, sleeping on the site, dengue and covid — the building story continues. Part 2.
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Building a House in Dominica: How Our Dream Began (Part 1)
The story of two Czechs who fell in love with Dominica and started building their dream — from a treehouse cabin to Hurricane Maria. Part 1.
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Welcome to Orchid Resort Dominica
We are thrilled to introduce our newly rebranded resort — Orchid Resort Dominica. Same paradise, new name, even better experience.
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