Trinidad & Tobago

The two islands offer some of the best destinations for tourism anywhere, and they are each quite different. Trinidad is known for its party atmosphere, with steel drums, calypso music and good nightlife. The capital, Port of Spain , has plenty to offer night owls with casinos, discotheques, nightclubs and restaurants. For those wishing for an active party-based holiday, a visit during the Carnival or one of the other festivals is a must, as the locals and tourists on both islands celebrate for many days. There is a large variety of cuisine available, and vegetarians are also well-catered for because of the large local population of Hindus and Rastafarians.

Tobago is rather more low-key but with an emphasis on its outdoor attractions and activities such as scuba diving, water sports, snorkeling, and its many gorgeous beaches.

Due to the islands’ lovely tropical climate and the mass of flora and fauna, they have come to be known as a paradise for nature lovers and bird watchers. There are many species of wildlife, including monkeys and leatherback turtles. There is a diverse range of landscapes, ranging from forest to mangrove swamps, waterfalls and miles of pristine beaches.

Among the many tourist attractions are Argyle Falls on Tobago , which boast waterfalls of 600’. At Grande Riviere on Trinidad ’s NE coastal area is a lovely beach area for swimming, and this is the place to view the leatherback turtles which lay their eggs on the beach every year. The Asa Wright Nature Centre is an old coffee and cocoa plantation which has been converted to a nature reserve. It is approx. two hours’ drive from the capital, Port of Spain and is a popular spot with naturalists and bird watchers with many rare species to be seen.

For those wishing to travel between the two islands there is a ferry service operating or the trip can be made by air. On the islands it is popular to rent a car to go exploring. There are also bus services and plenty of taxis.

Climate / Weather
The climate for Trinidad and Tobago is tropical all year round. The dry season is generally from Jan-Apr, and the rainy season May-Dec. The rainy season tends to be very humid. The average daily max. temps. are 85F for Trinidad , with average low of 74F. The temperature is slightly less hot in Tobago .

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