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Trinidad & Tobago

Think of Trinidad and Tobago and the first thing that strikes the mind is their world famous carnival. Yet there is more to the islands than their lively festive spirit. Trinidad, the more boisterous of the two islands, is also home to calypso, limbo and steel bands while the relatively quieter Tobago is beautiful, fertile, and calm offering its visitors a number of fine beaches, each with its unique flavour. An air of cosmopolitan excitement binds the two islands where cricket, liming and chatting are a national pastime.

Things to see and do in Trinidad and Tobago

• Port of Spain: The bustling capital of the oil-rich Trinidad is surrounded by lush green hills with modern skyscrapers, mosques and cathedrals framing its interiors. Shopping is a favourite activity in the lively bazaars of the town. You can take home some of the Angostura bitters and Old Oak rum as reminders to your enthralling visit to this lively town.
• Natural attractions of Tobago: Explore the rainforests and coral reefs or spend leisurely hours on unspoilt beachfronts. Both Trinidad and Tobago are a natural paradise and home to more than 430 species of birds including the yellow oriole and scarlet. Both islands offer a far more diverse variety of plant and animal species than anywhere else in the Caribbean. The Asa Wright Nature Centre & Lodge is a magnet for the birdwatchers while the CaroniBird Sanctuary is ideal for viewing the rare scarlet ibis. For the divers the Caribbean waters offer the world’s largest known brain coral, as well as rocky canyons and deep caves.
• Carnival: No visit to the islands can be complete without soaking up the spirit of the Carnival, one of the world’s great street parties held in the month of February. Even if you arrive early, you can bask in the festive spirit marked by lively beats of calypso and soca music.

Dining in Trinidad and Tobago

You can choose from a wide ranging menu including French, Italian, Chinese, Lebanese, Indian, Thai and local cuisine. The dining options too are varied ranging from high end restaurants to small family restaurants and roadside vendors.

Entertainment and nightlife in Trinidad and Tobago

There is a wide range of pubs, bars, nightclubs, discos and open air parties on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago to keep the night owls entertained. Apart from the renowned carnival, another major draw is the Tobago Heritage Festival, which spans a two-week period, from mid July to early August. The festival is marked by dance, song, and music and it also gives you the perfect opportunity to sample the local flavours and international cuisine.

Golfing in Trinidad and Tobago

• Mount Irvine Bay Hotel and Golf Club (Tobago): This award-winning, championship quality 18-hole course has been carved out from the grounds of an old coconut plantation and offers stunning views of the Caribbean Sea.
• Tobago Plantations Beach & Golf Resort: The course reflects its glorious Caribbean atmosphere and is planned around the mature trees and landscape features.