Official Name: Republic of Trinidad & Tobago Capital: Port-of-Spain Flag: Population: 54,084 Language: English (official), Hindi, French, Spanish, Chinese Currency: Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD) Government Website: www.ttconnect.gov.tt Chamber of Commerce: www.chamber.org.tt Emergency Info:

About Trinidad Island

The marvelous Islands of Trinidad and Tobago are an Island vacation offering the best of both worlds. Trinidad, the bigger of the two Islands, pulsates with a buoyant Caribbean spirit and a cosmopolitan population. Its tiny friend Tobago lags in pace with a quiet and lull atmosphere and a population of only a fraction of Trinidad. While both Islands are undoubtedly different, the chance to score a vacation with both excitement and relaxation is what both these Islands are all about.

Just off the tip of Venezuela, lies Trinidad. The bigger of the two Islands, it is the energetic of the pair with a modern twist on the Caribbean destination; a metropolitan center and an exciting night life all within the splendor of a tropical paradise. But even within the shores of Trinidad, the exceptional variance of tone is apparent when exploring only a short distance away from Port-of-Spain, the Islands capital, into the separate world of a more serene Caribbean backdrop where exotic plant and animal life replace the city entertainment.

Port of Spain, the islands’ capital, lies on the northwest end of Trinidad situated between the Northern Range and the Caroni Swamp. The metropolitan city buzzes with business action throughout the day, but doesn’t get a substantial tourist crowd because escaping the city is why most visitors are there. The oldest part of the city is the downtown area, referred to as “town”, does contain some appealing 19th century colonial buildings. The core of the city is Independence square, where you’ll find lots of good and affordable dining, shopping, and likely any other amenities you’re looking for.

On the north Coast of Trinidad is Asa Wright Nature Center, known for some of the best bird watching in the world. Founded in 1967 this former cocoa and coffee plantation has been converted into a protected natural gem. With tremendous diversity of plants and animals, a walking tour (takes about a half hour) is definitely worth doing. The center provides comfortable, as well as reasonable, accommodations for those visitors wishing to make it an overnight experience. Having lunch at the center is recommended, they serve delicious authentic “trini” food and even their own estate grown coffee. There is also a waterfall with a natural pool for swimming, perfect for families traveling with children.

About a two hour ferry ride from Trinidad is laid back Tobago. The atmosphere on Tobago makes it a vacation on pure relaxation. Perfect for a romantic getaway from crowds, the secluded pink sand beaches and golden sunsets seem to be never ending. Dive sites off Tobago are particularly stunning and provide some great unforgettable underwater adventures. Attracting nature lovers from all over the world, Tobago is also the home of the oldest protected rainforest in the Western Hemisphere.

Tobago also has some of the countries best snorkeling and diving. Beach goers and water lovers will surely want to spend some time on the tiny island. Located on the south side of the island, nearby resorts and post card perfection make Pigeon Point is one of Tobago’s most popular beaches. Castra Bay and Nylon Pool are also highly recommended. At Arnos Vale Reef it’s very common to spot a stingray close to shore; divers can also commonly see them at Flying Reef, one of Tobago’s premier dive sites. Other exquisite dive sites are Mount Irvine Wall, and The Shallows, which is popular for spotting dolphins and sea turtles.

Trinidad Island Map