Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago are the two Caribbean sister islands who combine together to give all visitors the ideal vacation destination. When you are in the mood for relaxation and quiet times, Tobago is the smaller island and fits the bill perfectly. On the other hand, if you want more excitement and sophistication, Trinidad is your location. And most visitors satisfy both moods by island hopping between the two! When you are here, you can enjoy sophisticated bustle and activity on Trinidad with a serene calmness you will appreciate on Tobago and best of all, they are only a few miles from one another or one easy boating trip between the two.

Trinidad and Tobago are the lush islands where the limbo, calypso music and the steel drum were all born. You can spend your days relaxing on the beach and your evenings dancing on your toes to original, authentic Caribbean music that will have you smiling all night long as you dine on local cuisine. Even if you have heard steel drum music and calypso music before, you will forever associate it with your time here on these islands when you hear it played by the people who created and live its music.

Trinidad and Tobago are some of the richest islands in the Caribbean, thanks to a high oil and gas reserve here. They are the southernmost link in the Antillean island chain and typically out of the path of most hurricanes. The best beaches in Trinidad are on the north coast, where you can see peach sand next to clear blue water that sparkles. On Tobago, you can go to Englishman's Bay, Great Courland Bay (with one of the longest sandy beaches), Lovers Beach (for its pink sand and seclusion) and Pigeon Point Beach, which is often the beach of choice featured in brochures about Trinidad and Tobago.

Bird watching is as popular on these islands as boating and sailing can be, mostly due to the large number and variety of species on the island. Come to the Caroni Swamp where you will see the Scarlet Ibis and more special exotic birds you cannot find anywhere else. You can also take a trip to Buccoo Reef for great snorkeling and scuba diving. Go to the northeast tip of Tobago to see the natural rock bridges and underwater cliffs off St. Giles Island. With the clear water, you can enjoy maximum visibility, including all of the coral, fish and more.

Enjoy golf courses on Tobago, including the Tobago Plantations Golf and Country Club to play 18 holes amid rolling greens and mangroves blended to make the ideal Caribbean golf course. Want to try deep sea fishing? You can take a charter out for the afternoon and cook dinner for the group that evening. Take a weekend to go hiking through the lush vegetation the islands offer. You can find it on your short stay to Trinidad and Tobago or the friendly nickname of “T&T”.

The people on Trinidad and Tobago are some of the friendliest in the Caribbean. You will find 1.3 million ethnically diverse people who are happy to help you enjoy their food, their shops, and their incredible location. They want to share the beautiful scenery with you. From their one-of-a-kind music to their original lifestyles, you will love the people of Trinidad and Tobago.

When you are in this area, be sure to check out the Port-of-Spain area, which is the modern capital. You can find shops, bustling activity and incredible cuisine that you will only enjoy from the freshest seafood possible. From there, take a short stay away from the cosmopolitan lifestyle and go down the North Coast Road for a lovely drive with forests encompassing the path and forming a canopy of the Northern mountain range. This is Trinidad's sparkling oasis from the bustle of this busy, active island.

Tobago, however, is often described as the serene soul to complement Trinidad's bustle. With blue skies above and seas below, you can relax on pink sands and enjoy long, lingering sunsets that will remain in your memory for years to come.

When you come, be sure to stay for the weekend of Carnival. Talk about color, happiness and festivities! Carnival will give you the liveliest party in the Caribbean, filled with food, fun and of course, those incredible steel bands and calypso music. No matter where you are on the island, you will feel a special thrill in the air during the time of Carnival.