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A team of of writers discovering Trinidad & Tobago for 26 years and counting!

Vaughnette Bigford wows the crowd at North Coast Jazz (Blanchisseuse) last May. Her album, Born to Shine is available at vaughnettebigford.com. Photo by Camille Lowhar

Trinidad arts, culture, leisure & entertainment

If it’s one thing Trinis take seriously, it’s partying. But, we’re also ride or die with our music, dance, theatre, film, fashion and design, literature, and festivals. Want to know more? Read on!

A Tobago festivals calendar for 2020

In alphabetical order, here are some of Tobago‘s most treasured festivals, from Harvests and Heritage Festival to Jazz Experience and Great Fete

The Temple in the Sea at Waterloo at sunset. Photo by Nyla Singh

Trinidad sightseeing: our favourite places & experiences

With four distinct coasts (plus offshore islands), this is an island with range. Tour operators offer full-day, half-day and customised tours. For easy day trips and sightseeing — and if you feel confident on the road — you could rent a vehicle, pick up a Discover T&T map, and go exploring on your own! Here are just a few of our favourite places to visit

Trinidad: a flow of festivals

This festival island constantly celebrates life, creativity, and diversity – Archbishop Desmond Tutu called T&T a “rainbow nation”. These are some of our most distinctive annual celebrations

Drinks on "De Avenue". Photo courtesy the Tourism Development Company

Lime & party in Trinidad like a local: our guide

Whether it’s a basic roadside bar; a swanky bar and lounge carrying live entertainment, gaming options, or the sports fixture of the hour; or a club to keep you pumping all night, we’ll show you where to enjoy the best of Trinidad’s nightlife

Port of Spain Waterfront. Photo: Horace Peters

Welcome to destination Trinidad & Tobago!

A welcome message from Howard Chin-Lee, Chairman of Tourism Trinidad Ltd So, you’ve made us your destination of choice and we couldn’t be happier!  Trinidad and Tobago — one country, two islands, each offering a unique and distinctive tourism experience As the energy and financial capital of the Caribbean, Trinidad has fast become a vibrant