The Rough Guide to Trinidad & TobagoThe Rough Guide to Trinidad & Tobago is the definitive guide to these lively twin islands. Beautiful white-sand beaches, swaying palms and reef-studded waters are all on offer, but there's more to Trinidad and Tobago than sun and beach life: Tobago is home to one of the densest populations of bird species in the world, and the oldest protected rainforest in the western hemisphere. Up-to-date listings and tips give you the lowdown on the islands' brilliant dining and nightlife scenes. And from boutique hotels on the sand to budget dorms, local guesthouses to lavish villas, our accommodation reviews will help you find a room that suits your needs. The Rough Guide to Trinidad & Tobago also gives you insider information on everything from watching leatherback turtles lay eggs on the beaches, to navigating the multitude of carnival fetes and Calypso tents. So whether you feel like striking out on rainforest hikes, cooling off in hidden waterfalls, or exploring Hindu temples and Indo-Trinidadian food, The Rough Guide to Trinidad & Tobago will ensure you get the very best out of your stay.
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Contents
Introduction 6 | 6 |
Where to go 8 | 8 |
When to go 10 | 10 |
Things not to miss 11 | 11 |
Basics 17 | 18 |
Getting there 19 | 19 |
Getting around 22 | 22 |
Accommodation 26 | 26 |
1 Port of Spain and the western tip 57 | 57 |
Trinbago festivals colour section following p112 ... | 113 |
2 The North 115 | 119 |
3 Central Trinidad and the east coast 155 | 155 |
4 San Fernando and the south 179 | 179 |
5 Tobago 199 | 199 |
The great outdoors colour section following p240 ... | 241 |
Contexts 263 | 264 |
Food and drink 28 | 28 |
The media 34 | 34 |
Festivals and public holidays 35 | 35 |
Outdoor activities and adventure tours 38 | 38 |
Sports 42 | 42 |
Culture and etiquette 43 | 43 |
Harrassment safety and drugs 44 | 44 |
Shopping 47 | 47 |
Travel essentials 48 | 48 |
Guide 55 | 56 |
History 265 | 265 |
Carnival 274 | 274 |
Music 278 | 278 |
Flora and fauna 285 | 285 |
Books 293 | 293 |
Language 297 | 298 |
Language 299 | 299 |
Glossary 300 | 300 |
Small print Index 305 | 305 |
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The Rough Guide to Trinidad & Tobago Polly Thomas,Dominique De-Light,Robert Coates No preview available - 2010 |