Christopher Columbus, sailing for Spain, named the island Dominica, after the Latin term dies Dominica for Sunday, the day on which he first saw it in November 1493.

Jan 7, 2025 · From when to visit and how much things cost, to a few island surprises, these Dominica travel tips will help you plan your trip to the Caribbean island.

Oct 11, 2025 · Dominica, island country of the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean Sea. It lies between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Marie-Galante to the north and Martinique to …

Oct 10, 2025 · Dominica is one of the best Caribbean islands for outdoor adventure, offering hiking, snorkeling, scuba diving, and whale watching. You can connect with the island's …

Oct 21, 2025 · Why Dominica is the Caribbean island you should visit in 2026 Travelers will be able to experience the pristine beauty of the Caribbean’s Nature Island in new ways in 2026. …

Remote, affordable and, as yet, unspoiled, Dominica deserves more than a day's visit from your cruise ship. Spend a week (or more) exploring mountains covered by tropical rainforest, …

Feb 25, 2021 · Physical map of Dominica showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about Dominica.

Explore lush rainforests, boiling lake, waterfalls and whale watching in our Dominica travel guide. Find top hikes, dive spots and island tips.

Nestled between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique, Dominica is often referred to as the “Nature Island” of the Caribbean. With its lush rainforests, towering mountains, and …

Jul 28, 2025 · But the ocean is not the island’s only appeal. Two-thirds of Dominica is covered in rain forest and 20 percent of the land is within the national park system.