The Rough Guide to Trinidad and Tobago

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• Publisher: Rough Guides
• Print ISBN:
  9780241013410
• eBook ISBN:
  9780241241851
• Topic: Personal Development
• Subtopic: Travel

The Rough Guide to Trinidad and Tobago is the definitive guide to these high-spirited twin islands. White-sand beaches, swaying palms and reef-studded waters are all here for the taking, but Trinidad and Tobago turns the Caribbean stereotype on its head, offering a whole lot more than sun and beachlife. The Rough Guide to Trinidad and Tobago 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 and playing "mas" on the streets of Port of Spain. 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 rooms, local guesthouses to lavish villas, our accommodation reviews will help you find a room that suits your needs. Whether your tastes are striking out on rainforest hikes, cooling off in hidden waterfalls, or exploring Hindu temples and Indo-Trinidadian food, The Rough Guide to Trinidad and Tobago will ensure you get the very best out of your stay.

Table of contents

• Contents 3
• INTRODUCTION 4
• Where to go 8
• When to go 10
• Things not to miss 12
• Itineraries 18
• BASICS 20
• Getting there 21
• Getting around 22
• Accommodation 26
• Food and drink 27
• The media 32
• Festivals and public holidays 32
• Outdoor activities 36
• Sports 39
• Culture and etiquette 41
• Crime and personal safety 41
• Shopping 43
• Travel essentials 44
• THE GUIDE 50
• 1 Port of Spain and the western tip 50
• 2 Northern Trinidad 106
• 3 Central Trinidad 146
• 4 San Fernando and the south 170
• 5 Tobago 190
• CONTEXTS 248
• History 249
• Carnival 259
• Music 263
• Ecology and wildlife 269
• Books 276
• Language 279
• SMALL PRINT & INDEX 283