03/11/2026
๐ Fun Travel Fact for 3rd November
On 3rd November 1493, explorer Christopher Columbus first sighted the Caribbean island of Dominica during his second voyage to the Americas. He named the island Dominica because he spotted it on a Sunday ("Dies Dominica" in Latin means "The Lord's Day" or Sunday).
Today, Dominica is known as the "Nature Island of the Caribbean", famous for its lush rainforests, volcanic landscapes, hot springs, and the spectacular Boiling Lake, which is the second-largest hot spring in the world.
โ๏ธ Travel Inspiration: Dominica has more than 300 rivers and is one of the best places in the Caribbean for hiking, whale watching, and eco-tourism.
Travel Fact of the Day (3rd November): "On this day in 1493, the Caribbean island of Dominica was first sighted by Christopher Columbus, giving the world one of today's top eco-adventure destinations." ๐ด๐