The Rough Guide to Trinidad & Tobago

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Penguin, Nov 1, 2010 - Travel - 312 pages

The 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.

Make the most of your time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Trinidad & Tobago.

 

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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