Your Guide to the Caribbean

Trinidad & tobago

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rinidad & Tobago’s many personalit­ies range from laidback and tranquil to vibrant and energetic. Tobago is the peaceful partner. An eco-destinatio­n, it’s perfect for nature lovers with lush rainforest­s, clear waters and coral reefs. Activities include biking or hiking into the canopied mountains to seek out waterfalls; the annual turtle hatchling programme; diving and snorkellin­g among the shallow reefs; visiting the islands’ bird sanctuarie­s; and night time

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biolumines­cence tours by stand-up paddleboar­ds to experience nature’s lightshow. Golfers are blessed too, with some stunning courses to play on. Trinidad is the ‘cultural capital of the Caribbean’, famed for its carnival. Some other island must do’s include exploring the hidden coves and deserted beaches, visiting the Asa Wright Nature Centre and The Caroni Sanctuary.

FAST FACTS

Currency- TT Dollar, Population 1.365mil Trinidad &Tobago is located below the hurricane belt and is the most southernly of the Caribbean islands

Port of Spain is the capital, The local beer is Carib, Pigeon point was the inspiratio­n for Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe

Crab and Dumplings is the national dish of Tobago & Callaloo the dish of Trinidad.

KEY EVENT

Carnival, Bucco Goat & Crab Race Festival, Tobago Jazz Experience, The Blue Food Festival, Tobago Heritage Festival.

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