Trinidad & Tobago
Why
Trinidad and Tobago
are specialTrinidad is famous for its music and its annual carnival. Tobago is loved for its tranquility and lush tropical setting.
Trinidad
Critique
Unfortunately, Trinidad falls short in the beach, resort, and lush-tropical setting departments. And island life is focused on the oil and gas industries, not tourism. But Trinidad has two terrific draws:
- Music
Trinadadians are natural musicians. They invented calypso, soca, and steel-drum music - and they play their music with passion on the streets and in nightspots.
- Carnival
Trinidad's carnival is widely regarded as the best in the Caribbean.
Critique
Tobago is strikingly different than its sister. It has outstanding beaches and resorts, particularly on the southern end of the island in the Crown Point area. And Pigeon Point has a gorgeous beach tucked into a small, cozy cove.
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Geography
Trinidad is just 11 kilometers (7 miles) from the South American mainland roughly 10,000 years ago.
Geology
Both Trinidad and Tobago were part of South America before breaking away. So technically, they are South American, not Caribbean islands.
Cultural diversity
The island of Trinidad is a melting pot. Residents trace their ancestry to Africa, Europe, India, China, and Latin America. The newcomers brought with them their cultures, faiths, languages, and cuisines that are still entrenched today.
Cruise ships
The capital city Port-of-Spain is the southernmost port of call on the Caribbean cruise circuit.
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