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Trinidad and Tobago

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Why
Trinidad and Tobago
are special

Trinidad is famous for its music and its annual carnival. Tobago is loved for its tranquility and lush tropical setting.

Trinidad

Critique

Unfortunately, Trinidad falls short in the beach, resort, and lush-tropical setting departments. And island life is focused on the oil and gas industries, not tourism. But Trinidad has two terrific draws:

Music

Trinadadians are natural musicians. They invented calypso, soca, and steel-drum music - and they play their music with passion on the streets and in nightspots.

Carnival

Trinidad's carnival is widely regarded as the best in the Caribbean.

Tobago

Critique

Tobago is strikingly different than its sister. It has outstanding beaches and resorts, particularly on the southern end of the island in the Crown Point area. And Pigeon Point has a gorgeous beach tucked into a small, cozy cove.

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The beach photo is the property of Lynn Girling Associates. The carnival woman photo is the property of the Trinidad and Tobago Tourism Development Company Ltd. Both photos are used with permission.

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