TRINIDAD–“Land of the Hummingbird” and TOBAGO– “Robinson Crusoe Island”
BY CLAY LARROY
Across the America many couples are having
wonderful wedding after months of planning. The bride and groom will need a
honeymoon to rest and recuperate. Vacations
are so important, as it gives us a way to connect with each other in a stress
free relaxed environment. Couples that take vacations together build memories
that will last a lifetime. Couples vacations and travel can be a most rewarding
experience especially in the Caribbean. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!
The home of carnival, calypso, limbo dancing and
Angostura Bitters, Trinidad and Tobago's worldly contributions have always been
an assault on the senses. From Hindu to Hispanic and from Muslim to Christian,
this diverse little nation mixes a raw cosmopolitan vibe with a wondrous
line-up of festivals and punches way above its weight in the scenery stakes
too.
Gluing all this together are the Trinidadians themselves. They’re
a relaxed, ingratiating people specializing in liming (talk
for talking’s sake) and often masters in the other national pastimes of
football, cricket, dancing and partying hard.
Port of Spain, surrounded by verdant rolling hills, is the main
city on oil-rich Trinidad. Bazaars throng beneath modern skyscrapers and
mosques rub shoulders with cathedrals, all of which bounce to the beat of
Carnival, arguably the planet’s greatest parties. Beyond the capital beckon
volcanoes, a self-replenishing asphalt lake and magnificent bird reserves.
Tobago, 32km (20 miles) northeast of Trinidad, is an altogether
wilder isle. Recently voted world’s best ecotourism destination, this is a
place to explore coral reefs, watch turtles nest, hike lonely mountain trails
or dive crystalline waters. Easy choice, really.
Climate
Best Time To Visit
The tropical climate is
tempered by northeast trade winds. The dry season is from November to May, but
it is hottest between June and October. The climate in Tobago is pleasant most
of the year and although May, June and July can be wet at times, the
differentiation between the wet and dry seasons is much less acute.
Required Clothing
Tropical lightweights are
required. Rainwear is advisable, especially for the wet season.
Geography
Trinidad and her tiny
sister island of Tobago lie off the Venezuelan coast. Along the north of
Trinidad runs the Northern Range of mountains, looming over the country's
capital, Port of Spain. South of Port of Spain on the west coast the terrain is
low, and the Caroni Swamps contain a magnificent bird sanctuary largely
inhabited by the scarlet ibis. On the north and east coasts lie beautiful
beaches. Central Trinidad is flat and largely given over to agriculture.
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Every time I stand before a beautiful beach, its waves seem to whisper to me: If you choose the simple things and find joy in nature’s simple treasures, life and living need not be so hard. – Psyche Roxas-Mendoza
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