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Everything You Need To Know For The Best Caribbean Vacation in Trinidad

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The Land of Calypso

Did someone say fashionable fun, awesome adventure, beautiful nature, rum and rhythm, pure energy, and carnival, the greatest show on Earth?  THIS is TRINIDAD. My island home.

Carnival: The Greatest Show on Earth

Trinidad is ultra-independent, inclusive, cosmopolitan, creative and loaded with good family vibe. This island is the authentic heartbeat of the Caribbean; its Cultural Capital. 

Trinidad is the home of the Steel Pan, Calypso, Ex Tempo, Carnival, Soca and Limbo.  Yet, Trinidad is one of the most un-discovered and un-touristic islands of the Caribbean. 

With huge reserves of oil and natural gas that provide more than 90% of the island’s export revenues, Trinidad never needed tourism.  In fact, Trinidadians are one of the most educated, well-heeled, and well-travelled citizens of the Caribbean.

Home to Africans, Arabs, Chinese, European, Indian and Mixed races, where “every creed and race finds an equal place”, the Island of Trinidad is a must-visit if you want to experience the Caribbean in its pure, undiluted form. 

An Unforgettable Caribbean Experience

If you would like an unforgettable experience of nature, and to feel the natural warmth, energy and the intensive vibes of creative, fiercely independent Caribbean people, then you need to visit Trinidad. 

Don’t expect to see crowds of tourists.  Find a local host and feel completely at home.  Create unforgettable memories! You will always want to return.

And while you are at it, don’t forget to visit our completely laid-back sister Island of Tobago.

Trinidad Offers Eco-Adventure

Trinidad is not your typical sun, sand and sea destination. Trinidad offers eco-adventure.

Trinidad’s flora and fauna are among the Caribbean’s most diverse. Hundreds of bird and animal species, as well as thousands of plants, call the country home.

On your visit, spend a day exploring the island by embarking on a hiking trip to Paria Waterfalls, El Cerro Del Aripo or Edith Falls, or plan your vacation to coincide with the turtle-watching season.

A trip to Trinidad would be incomplete without a visit to a mangrove wetland, such as the Caroni swamp, which is home to the Scarlet Ibis, the country’s national bird. Check out Yerette and the Wild Fowl Trust, too. And don’t forget one of the wonders of the world, La Brea Pitch Lake.

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Here are our Top Picks for Business Hotels in Trinidad

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Hyatt Regency – Trinidad

5 dining outlets with a Waterfront Restaurant, Rooftop infinity pool, Sushi Bar, and Conference Centre, Hyatt Regency Trinidad, has it all.

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The Hilton Hotel – Trinidad

Nestled on a hillside overlooking the famous Queen’s Park Savannah in Trinidad is Hilton. Take advantage of the wedding and business services offered.

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Courtyard by Marriott – Trinidad

The perfect vacation spot for business travelers, or those seeking the vibrant Trinidad nightlife with Movietowne and the Hasely Crawford Stadium nearby.

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Kapok Hotel – Trinidad

Stroll to the Queen’s Park Savanah, The Magnificent Seven, the Emperor Valley Zoo and the Royal Botanic Gardens from this business friendly hotel in Trinidad.

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Here are Our Top Picks for Vacation Villas in Trinidad

The Hibiscus House – Trinidad

Experience peace and solitude at Hibiscus House located in a gated community in Maraval. Or discover Trinidad nightlife a short distance away.

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Bridge Cabin – Trinidad

Located in the picturesque Paramin town of Hopeland Estate’s gated community and forested hills, on the tropical island of Trinidad is the Bridge Cabin.

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Here are Our Top Picks for Eco-Friendly Places to Stay in Trinidad

Acajou Hotel – Trinidad

Stay at one of six cottages within walking distance of Grande Reviere Beach, the world’s second-largest leatherback turtle nesting site in Trinidad.

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Bridge Cabin – Trinidad

Located in the picturesque Paramin town of Hopeland Estate’s gated community and forested hills, on the tropical island of Trinidad is the Bridge Cabin.

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Here are Our Top Picks for Bed & Breakfast in Trinidad

Kapok Hotel – Trinidad

Stroll to the Queen’s Park Savanah, The Magnificent Seven, the Emperor Valley Zoo and the Royal Botanic Gardens from this business friendly hotel in Trinidad.

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The Normandie Hotel – Trinidad

The Normandie hotel is situated just a short walking distance from the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Queen’s Park Savanah and the Emperor Valley Zoo in Trinidad. 

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Runway Hotel – Trinidad

Runway Hotel Trinidad is in close proximity to Piarco International Airport and boasts a restaurant which serves delectable cuisine.

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Here are Our Top Picks for Places to stay for Carnival  in Trinidad

Hyatt Regency – Trinidad

5 dining outlets with a Waterfront Restaurant, Rooftop infinity pool, Sushi Bar, and Conference Centre, Hyatt Regency Trinidad, has it all.

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The Hilton Hotel – Trinidad

Nestled on a hillside overlooking the famous Queen’s Park Savannah in Trinidad is Hilton. Take advantage of the wedding and business services offered.

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Courtyard by Marriott – Trinidad

The perfect vacation spot for business travelers, or those seeking the vibrant Trinidad nightlife with Movietowne and the Hasely Crawford Stadium nearby.

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Kapok Hotel – Trinidad

Stroll to the Queen’s Park Savanah, The Magnificent Seven, the Emperor Valley Zoo and the Royal Botanic Gardens from this business friendly hotel in Trinidad.

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Radisson Hotel – Trinidad

Near Independence Square and the picturesque seafront of the city, Radisson hotel is ideally located in the center of Port of Spain, Trinidad.

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Here are Our Top Picks for Tourist Attractions  in Trinidad

Yerettê Hummingbird Sanctuary

Visit the #1 Hummingbird Sanctuary in Trinidad. See various birds up-close, take photos, follow a guide and learn about each of the birds and the sanctuary.

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The Caroni Bird Sanctuary – Trinidad

Caroni Bird Sanctuary on Trinidad’s west coast is one of the island’s largest mangrove forests, and is home to the country’s national bird, the Scarlet Ibis.

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Getting to Trinidad

US: Caribbean Airlines flies to Trinidad from Miami, New York, Toronto, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale. From Miami, American Airlines operates flights. United operates flights from Newark and Houston. Daily flights from New York and Fort Lauderdale are provided by airline Jet Blue.

Caribbean: A variety of inter-island flights are provided by Liat and Caribbean Airlines. Caribbean Airlines and Aerotuy each offer seven weekly flights from Venezuela to Trinidad, while Caribbean Airlines and LIAT fly daily from Guyana. Both Caribbean Airlines and Suriname Airways offer four weekly flights from Suriname to Trinidad.

Europe: British Airways offers five weekly flights (with a stopover in St. Lucia) and Caribbean Airlines offers nonstop service to Trinidad three times each week; both airlines operate out of Gatwick.

Author:

Kevon Wilson

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Kevon Wilson, is a premier researcher and strategist. He has more than 16 years’ experience in research and digital marketing.

He is co-author of many of Leve Global’s research publications such as Big Data – Delivering the Big Picture to Drive CompetitivenessEverything You Need to Know About Internet Marketing,  and The Top Ten Emerging Markets.

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