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Every year, travellers flock to Trinidad and Tobago to experience the famous Carnival. Myself and 7 other bloggers/vloggers headed to Trinidad and Tobago to experience what the twin island countries had to offer pre-carnival. In this video, we experience one of the happiest places I've ever travelled throughout...Trinidad. From great food to soca dance parties, Trinidad is a places of celebration and smiling people!
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago
Top10 Recommended Hotels in Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago
1. Half Moon Blue Hotel ***
2. Grafton Beach Resort ***
3. Blue Haven Hotel - Bacolet Bay - Tobago ****
4. Bacolet Beach Club ****
5. Being Villa ****
6. Le Grand Courlan Spa Resort ***
7. Ade's Domicil
8. Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort ****
9. Villas at Stonehaven ****
10. Tobago Hibiscus Golf Villas & Appartments ****
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1. 73 Bacolet St, Tobago / West I Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago
This boutique hotel overlooks Bacolet Bay and is located beneath the hill of Fort King George. Guests can enjoy an ocean view
and access to Half Moon Blue Hotel's private beach opposite the hotel.
2. Stonehaven Bay, Black Rock, Tobago / West I Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago
This beachfront resort is located in Stonehaven Bay on Tobago’s hilly northwest coast. Surrounded in tropical gardens, it offers 2 squash courts, an outdoor pool with swim-up bar and a diving school.
3. Po.Box 8, Po.Box 8 Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago
Blue Haven Hotel - Bacolet Bay - Tobago is located on the seafront, 100 metres from Bacolet Bay Beach. It offers a restaurant, an outdoor pool and air-conditioned rooms with ocean views.
4. 73 Bacolet St, Tobago / West I Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago
Set on a private beach of Bacolet Bay, this boutique hotel features an infinity pool and rooms with views of the Caribbean Sea. Bacolet Beach Club is 15 minutes’ drive from Tobago Airport.
5. Arnos Vale, 00000 Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago
Being Villa is a self-catering accommodation located in Scarborough that offers free WiFi access, an outdoor swimming pool and a beautiful garden with an ocean view. The property offers free parking.
6. Stonehaven Bay, Tobago / West I Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago
This delightful adult-only resort is located in scenic Stonehaven Bay. It offers an outdoor pool, a Spa with hot tub, massage and beauty treatments and tennis courts, 8 km from Scarborough.
7. 19 Old Lighthouse Road, Bacolet Point, Tobago, 00000 Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago
Located 1 km away from Minister Bay Beach in Scarborough, Ade’s Domicil features free private on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access throughout the property.
8. Tobago Plantations Estate , 00000 Lowlands, Trinidad and Tobago
Offering a private beach area, hot tub and 3 swimming pools with sun terrace, Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort is set on the shores of Little Rockly Bay and 10 minutes’ drive from Scarborough City.
9. Stonehaven Bay , 1079 Black Rock, Trinidad and Tobago
Villas at Stonehaven are only a 1-minute drive from the Stoneheaven Bay and all feature accommodations with ocean views, free Wi-Fi connection and a private pool. Public parking is available for free.
10. Kimme Drive, Mt. Irvine, Bethel, Trinidad and Tobago
Located in Bethel, Tobago Hibiscus Golf Villas & Appartments offers an outdoor pool. This self-catering accommodation
features free WiFi.
Port of Spain, Trinidad. History, Economy, Tourism, Climate
Port of Spain is the capital city of Trinidad and Tobago and the country's second-largest city after San Fernando. Port of Spain is a great place to spend a couple of days and is the hub for the Trinidad's famous carnival. It has been the capital since 1757. The city serves primarily as a retail and administrative centre. It is also an important financial services centre for the Caribbean. Port of Spain is a leading city in the Caribbean region.
LOCATION
Port of Spain is located on the Gulf of Paria, on the northwest coast of the island of Trinidad. Port of Spain measures about 10.4 km2 in area.
HISTORY
The Port of Spain was founded near the site of the Amerindian fishing village of Cumucurapo, located in the area today known as Mucurapo, west of the city centre. Spanish settlers, who established a port here Puerto de España.
CLIMATE
The city has a tropical wet and dry climate climate characterized by warm to hot temperatures year-round, with little seasonal variation. nighttime temperatures dip somewhat during the winter months from January to March. Temperatures typically range from 19 to 34 °C. The wet season lasts from June to November, and the dry season lasts from December to May.
COMMUNICATION
Piarco International Airport is about 45 minutes from the center of Port of Spain. From Tobago there are 14 flights a day on Tobago Express, which is operated by Caribbean Airlines. The most common route of transportation around the island are the public use taxis, called maxi-taxis.
ECONOMY
Port of Spain is a shopping and business centre for much of the country. Most government offices are also located in the city. local banks headquartered here have helped it become a financial centre for the Caribbean and Central America region. Trinidad's economy is based on natural gas and oil. The city is also home to the largest container port on the island and is one of several shipping hubs of the Caribbean.
TOURISM
The pre-lenten Carnival is the city's main annual cultural festival and tourist attraction. Port of Spain offers a range of nightclubs and entertainment complexes. A great variety of restaurants including Italian, Mexican, Lebanese, Thai, Venezuelan-Panyol, French, Japanese, Chinese, Creole, American and Indian can be found in Port of Spain. Port of Spain is also a cultural hub for the country. Regular dance and theatre productions occur.
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Amazing Hotels In Trinidad and Tobago Port of Spain
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Affordable Hotels In Trinidad and Tobago
Finding the best hotels in Trinidad and Tobago at affordable prices can be found on my website. I review hotels in Trinidad and Tobago, Guest houses in Trinidad and some of the Boutique Inns. Hyatt Regency Hotel, Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Hilton Trinidad Hotel, Kapok Hotel, Culture Crossroads Inn are just some of the hotels in Trinidad reviews talk about that are available for your stay on the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago.
Located in South America Trinidad is proclaimed to have the best Carnival and due to its amazing beauty and culture in is a popular tourist destination. Beautiful beaches and vivid aquamarine perfect vacation destination. You can be sure of the fact that visiting Trinidad & Tobago will be a unique adventure and you will need to stay at a cost effective hotel in Trinidad Port of Spain.
Best Hotels in Trinidad and Tobago Port of Spain
Carnival is a festival that highlights the beauty to Trinidad and Tobago culture. which happens once every year and can be experienced 2 days before the Lenten week. Also known as jump-up, this celebration is a colorful and beautiful. The festival preparation usually starts a few weeks and sometimes even months before the main Carnival day. So, if you ever think about visiting Trinidad and Tobago, make sure you do not miss the carnival experience.
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Maracas Beach. One of Trinidad & Tobago's favourite tourist destinations.
Diahann Chunisingh talks to various people at the beach on a Labour Day holiday. Photos here...
Port of Spain, beautiful city in the Caribbean, skyscrapers in Trinidad and Tobago
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City of Port of Spain
Top to bottom (left to right): Skyline of Port of Spain from Gulf of Paria; National Academy for the Performing Arts, Independence Square, Eric Williams Plaza; MovieTowne, Port of Port of Spain
Top to bottom (left to right): Skyline of Port of Spain from Gulf of Paria; National Academy for the Performing Arts, Independence Square, Eric Williams Plaza; MovieTowne, Port of Port of Spain
Motto(s): We Gather Strength As We Go Along
Port of Spain is located in Trinidad and TobagoPort of SpainPort of Spain
Coordinates: 10°40′N 61°31′WCoordinates: 10°40′N 61°31′W
Country Trinidad and Tobago
Jurisdiction City of Port of Spain
Settled 1560
Incorporated (town) 1757
Incorporated (city) 1914
Government
• Mayor Joel Martinez
• Governing body City Corporation
Area[1]
• Urban 12 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation 3 m (10 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
• City 81,142
• Rank 3rd
• Urban 37,074
• Urban density 3,090/km2 (8,000/sq mi)
• Metro 44,068
Time zone AST (UTC-4)
• Summer (DST) DST (not observed) (UTC-4)
Postal Code 10xxxx, 12xxxx, 16xxxx - 19xxxx, 21xxxx, 23xxxx, 24xxxx, 26xxxx, 29xxxx [2]
Area code(s) +1 (868) 619, 623, 624, 625, 627, 641, 661, 821, 622, 628, 822
Official language English
Website cityofportofspain.gov.tt
HDI The HDI for Trinidad and Tobago is 0.814, which gives the country a rank of 19th out of 177 countries with data (2007/2008) – high
Government House, Port of Spain, 1967
Port of Spain (also spelled Port-of-Spain) is the capital city of Trinidad and Tobago and the country's third-largest city, after Chaguanas and San Fernando. The city has a municipal population of 37,074 (2011 census),[1] a metropolitan population of 81,142 (2011 estimate) and a transient daily population of 250,000.[3] It is located on the Gulf of Paria, on the northwest coast of the island of Trinidad and is part of a larger conurbation stretching from Chaguaramas in the west to Arima in the east with an estimated population of 600,000.[4]
The city serves primarily as a retail and administrative centre and it has been the capital of the island since 1757. It is also an important financial services centre for the Caribbean[5] and is home to two of the largest banks in the region.
Port of Spain was also the de facto capital of the short-lived West Indies Federation, which united the Caribbean. Caricom was established in Chaguaramas, west of Port of Spain.
The city is also home to the largest container port on the island and is one of several shipping hubs of the Caribbean, exporting both agricultural products and manufactured goods. Bauxite from Guyana is trans-shipped via facilities at Chaguaramas, about 8 kilometres (5 mi) west of the city. The pre-lenten Carnival is the city's main annual cultural festival and tourist attraction.
Today, Port of Spain is a leading city in the Caribbean region. Trinidad and Tobago hosted the Fifth Summit of the Americas in 2009 whose guests included US President Barack Obama and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.[6]
Port of Spain is also home to the biggest and most successful stock exchange in the Caribbean, the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange (TTSE). The iconic Nicholas Tower, as well as other skyscrapers, are well known throughout the region. These buildings dominate the city's skyline. Some of the tallest skyscrapers in the Caribbean are located in Port of Spain.Yaguaraparo earthquake,
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Five RHAs deliver public health care services to the population of Trinidad and Tobago. RHAs (Regional Health Authorities) are autonomous bodies that own and operate health facilities in their respective regions. The Port of Spain municipality is served by the North West Regional Health Authority (NWRHA). The NWRHA administers and manages the Port of Spain General Hospital, St Ann’s Psychiatric Hospital, St. James Medical Complex and 16 health centres that serve a catchment area of 500,000 people.[65] The Port of Spain General Hospital is one of the major trauma centres in the nation and in the Southern Caribbean.
The demand for speedy quality health service has led to the establishment of private hospitals. The major ones are:
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St. Clair Medical Centre, St. Clair
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Eastern Entrance: Traffic enters the city from the east along the six-lane Churchill–Roosevelt Highway which ends at Barataria, just east of the city and becomes the Beetham Highway for the remainder of the journey into Port of Spain, then narrows to four lanes just before the Waterfront Centre where it is then called
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CORBIN WILDLIFE SANCUTARY IN TOBAGO - A WELL KEPT SECRET
In the middle of Tobago, in Mason Hall, you can find the Nature Reserve Corbin Wildlife Santuary. The two passionate souls behind the project, Ian and Roy, are trying to bring back wildlife to Tobago. Some of the animals are rescues and som endengered and endemic spieces to Tobago.
We also don´t to call this a vlogg, becuse we are not vloggers, This is our first minidocumentary and we really hope you wil enjoy it.
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What To See In Trinidad.Places To Visit In Trinidad
Trinidad Tourist Attractions.Things To See In Trinidad.Places To See In Trinidad
Caribbean Scuba Diving | Trinidad & Tobago Discoveries | World Nomads
You can’t travel to Trinidad & Tobago and not explore the underwater world at least once. Home to some of the most incredible biodiversity in the world, the magnificent marine life beneath the country’s waters are well worth sticking your head under for. Travel with Miles Rowland from World Nomads as he snorkels and scuba dives his way around the Caribbean paradise, visiting remarkable sites including the Maverick; once a passenger ferry which was sunk to make a dive site. If being under the water isn’t for you, Miles also takes us aboard a glass bottom boat to admire the colourful marine life from above.
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TRAVEL DESTINATIONS of Trinidad and Tobago | Cafe Mariposa Lopinot
Travel Destinations of Trinidad and Tobago.One of the hidden destinations is a place called Cafe mariposa located in Lopinot Trinidad. This location is just after the Lopinot Historical Complex. This is a must do activity for anyone visiting Trinidad and Tobago.
Family business that caters for those who are looking for Freshly prepared meals, tours,music and generally good clean fun.We made sure in this vlog to give you the experience in its rawest form.