Trinidad and Tobago offer a variety of accommodations to suit most travel styles. You won't find any sprawling resorts, but there are plenty of local hotels, some charming inns and a variety of different rental properties or villas. Whatever style lodging makes you most comfortable, our guide will help you find the perfect place to stay on either island...
The challenge of planning a trip to Trinidad and Tobago is that there are two islands to choose from. Before booking your trip, find the island's places of interest, then decide if you would like to visit one island or the other, or if you have the time and money to tour both...
For great deals and less crowds, try visiting Trinidad and Tobago during the low season (between the months of June to November)...
Don't forget the little extras when packing for your trip to Trinidad and Tobago. Sun glasses, hats, and comfortable tennis shoes are essential for the active traveler...
It is almost impossible to be bored during your trip to Trinidad and Tobago. Whether you choose solitude and silence or activities that keep you on the go, there are endless opportunities. Trinidad and Tobago’s national instrument is the steel pan, and you can expect to hear the rhythm of the pans everywhere you go, from annual festivals to night clubs to sporting events, and more...
Many resorts in Trinidad and Tobago offer snorkeling equipment for free or at discounted rates to their guests; but if you want to dive it will require a little more work. You are required to be Scuba-certified in order to dive on the islands...
Eight golf courses, kept to high standards by the Trinidad and Tobago Golf Association, are available for vacationers looking to spend some quality time with their five-iron on the island...
Major credit cards are accepted at many large businesses in Trinidad and Tobago, but your best bet is to exchange your money for local currency...
It is possible that your personal belongings will be searched when you pass through customs arriving to or departing from your trip to Trinidad and Tobago...
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Getting around Trinidad and Tobago is easy. From rental cars and taxis to buses and bikes, there are plenty of ways to explore the islands...
Though there are ferry services between Trinidad and Tobago, the trip can take up to five hours. Vehicles can also be transported aboard inter-island ferries...
Buses are an affordable way to get around both Trinidad and Tobago. Bus stops are marked so that they can be easily found, and there are numerous stops around the islands...
Taxis in Trinidad and Tobago are not regulated by the government. Rates are set depending upon the destination, and it is best to negotiate the cab fare before committing to a ride...
A trip to Trinidad and Tobago is great for vacationers who like to do it all. What one island is missing, the other is sure to have. Trinidad has more casinos than Tobago and host most of the island's events and festivals, while Tobago is the better island to visit for beaches and features more water activities like diving and snorkeling; both are known for their natural beauty and wild life sites...
Though there are casinos on each island, the bulk of them reside on Trinidad. Here you can gamble at hotels, stand-alone casinos, and slot machines conveniently located in a few bars and clubs...
The most popular beach among tourists in Trinidad is Maracas Bay, while Pigeon Point is a great location on Tobago. There are both public and private beaches on the islands...
Just off the coast of South America, Trinidad is the southern most island in the West Indies. Because of it's close proximity to the equator, warm weather is to be expected even in the deepest months of the winter. Year round daytime high temperatures average in the mid-to-upper 80s (Fahrenheit), dropping about 10 to 15 degrees cooler in the evenings. Trinidad and Tobago receive about 40 inches of rain a year, mostly in the winter months. The islands are south of the hurricane belt, so tropical storms are almost never a concern. Our detailed month-by-month weather guide will help you plan ahead...
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Getting to Trinidad is simple once you know your options. For those who feel the journey is as important as the destination, you may want to consider a cruise or sailing a chartered yacht. For those who would rather get there and start your experience on the island as soon as possible Trinidad is happy to accommodate air travel from all over...
While international cuisine and fast food restaurants are widely available on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago, to truly get the most of your vacation, sampling the local fare is a must. India, Spain, and other parts of Europe have contributed to the population as well as the local culinary style. Indian cuisine is very prevalent on the islands, especially in the form of spicy curry dishes like lunchtime favorite rotis, a flat bread stuffed with chickpea curry and ground meat. Fresh seafood prepared in Spanish creole style is another local favorite. Adventurous eaters may want to try a local delicacy like armadillo and possum stew...
From upscale dining establishments to street vendors, travelers can experience a wide array of flavors to match their budget. Restaurants in Trinidad and Tobago are largely unpretentious, and proper dining attire is generally whatever patrons feel most comfortable wearing. Read more tips like these in our detailed article about local restaurants. Or, read descriptions of individual restaurants, organized alphabetically and by type of cuisine...
Before arriving in Trinidad and Tobago, take some time to learn about the history, culture, and economy of the people who inhabit the islands. This is a great way to lessen the culture shock of being in another country, as well as provide you a sense of appreciation for Trinidad and Tobago you may not have had otherwise...
The histories of Trinidad and Tobago are vastly different, though today they comprise a single small nation. While Columbus discovered and claimed Trinidad for Spain, England claimed the nearby island of Tobago more than a century later, in 1626. There followed by a long running struggle for control between the British and Spanish. After the British finally gained control of the area in 1803, they merged the two islands into a single political entity...
When it comes to the economy, Trinidad and Tobago have only a few comodities in common. Agriculture and tourism has brought money to both islands...
Crime has become an issue for tourists more and more in recent years. Read our guide to Crime in Trinidad and Tobago in order to learn a few tips on protecting yourself and avoiding the worse...
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