Trinidad and Tobago, a twin island state, are two Caribbean islands each with their own identity. All the pleasures of a tropical holiday are here, warm sun, lovely beaches, friendly people and fabulous festivals.  Trinidad and Tobago is the home of Carnival, Calypso and Steelbands.
 

Trinidad is not the typical Caribbean resort with beach type hotels, golden sands and blue waters but it is a unique island.  It challenges the visitor to join in.  Port of Spain is the capital, it is the centre of the annual Carnival and a number of activities.  Trinidad is not a big island it is approximately 50 miles from North to South and 30 miles across the middle of the island, there are good roads and highways connecting the major towns...and nowhere is more than three hours driving from Port of Spain.
 

Visiting Trinidad and Tobago one cannot get bored,  there are a number of PLACES OF INTEREST to see and activities throughout the year.
 
 

January – June

In January with the country moving into the dry season, Carnival activities begin in earnest in the Mas Camps, Calypso Tents, Pan Yards and numerous fetes (parties).

February is the Carnival month with numerous competitions, with the climax being J’Ouvert and two days of masquerades on Carnival Monday and Tuesday.   This is a scene to behold. The Wednesday is known as Ash Wednesday and it is the beginning of the Lenten season.

March is the beginning of the turtle nesting season and lasts till July.  Several beaches along the North and North East Coasts are popular nesting sites for these huge endangered species.  These giant leatherback turtles travel thousands of miles to come back home to deposit hundred of eggs in the sand.  The popular beaches are Matura and Grande Riviera.

During the months of April to June there are a series of local festivals, like the Borough of Pt. Fortin celebrating Borough Day with a week of festivities.   A number of sporting activities are also prevalent. Also Hosay festival celebrated in St. James (noted as a town that never sleeps) and a number of other areas.  Hosay festival has been celebrated in Trinidad since 1846.

July to August: The rainy season begins (and continues until December).  Primary and Secondary schools close for holidays.   Many families travel to Tobago for the Heritage Festival, an annual celebration of Tobago’s indigenous traditions and customs.

September:  September is the Launch of Parang Festival.  Parang is the traditional folk music of Trinidad, sung in Spanish Creole during the Christmas season.

November is the month of Divali, the Hindu festival of lights is celebrated all over Trinidad with thousands of flickering deyas.

December:  Christmas takes over for a month of festivity and hospitality.

So come on and visit the beautiful islands of Trinidad and Tobago.