Trinidad & Tobago
Wedding procession and more at Trinidad Heritage Festival; (c) Soul Of America
Trinidad is a fine Southern Caribbean island to sample cultural events by locals while staying at a resort. Travelers also take a day trip to Tobago for its eco-travel options and great beaches.
History
This is a melting pot of descendants of settlers from South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia
Attractions
Hanuman Murti is a red and pink-colored statue of the Hindu deity towering 85 feet in height
Carnival chief in Trinidad; Trinidad tourism
Beaches
The most popular beach on the North Coast features off-white sand dispersed over 5500 feet
Watersports
Divers often glimpse barracudas, dolphins, whale sharks, turtles, and manta rays
Festivals
The annual Heritage Festival is the two-week-long cultural showpiece of the Caribbean
Jet ski on Maracas Bay, Trinidad; credit Jim Stephens
Eco-Travel
These islands contain the largest accessible cave system in the Caribbean Islands and more
Travel Tips
This island is the birthplace of Soca and Calypso music and the steel pan drum