"Take your party to cricket city Trinidad, where the rambunctious annual carnival seems to last all year - laughter and celebration are just another day's work for a supremely fun loving people."- Carmen Roberts, writing for Travel Plus
Every year, in the month of February, the island nations of Trinidad & Tobago come alive with the annual carnival. This year the excitement is that much more as locals wait for an extended party this year, as the world's biggest cricket show unfurls in the Carribean. Music & Dance are as much a part of life here as cricket - no match at the Queen's Park stadium goes unaccompanied by singing & feverish chanting. So it's anyone's guess what the atmosphere is going to be like during the World Cup.
Getting there:
Air India, American Airlines and British West Indies Airways (BWIA) fly from Indian metros via London and New York to Port of Spain. The islands are also well-connected from Australia and UK. ( directly or indirectly through the States).
Hotels in Trinidad & Tobago:
Chancellor Hotel, St. Anns, Phone: +1 186 623 0883
Hilton Trinida, Port of Spain, phone: + 1 868 623 0883
Other good hotels include the Hilton Tobago, The Gingerbread House and The Oceanpoint.
Nightlife:
Smokey and Bunty's on Western Main Road. St. Jame's is another popular bar.
Food: Veni Mange serves you authentic local food, great ambience too.
Don't miss:
- The Pan-yards - in every village you will find one. These are still orchestras of upto a hundred people and make for some real loud & great music.
- The Asa Wright Nature Centre, a protected reserve . If you are into bird-watching then this is just the place for you. Also, check out the Marianne Waterfall.
