Nov. 27 - Dec. 1, 2019 (5D4N): T&T is a dual Caribbean island near Venezuela. While Trinidad is known for hosting its famous carnival, you can still find beauty by visiting outside of the carnival season. The smaller island of Tobago that is 25 mins plane ride away is known for its beaches and reefs, so be sure to visit Tobago during your visit as well.

*Highly Recommended for food & drinks

Day 1

• Afternoon arrival in POS from JFK (~5 hrs via JetBlue)

• Dinner @ Al Haaq (food stand outside the airport; not the best but better than airport options)

• Evening flight to TAB from POS (via Caribbean Air - severely delayed)

• Check-in @ Tropikist Beach Hotel & Resort (5 mins walk from the Airport)

• Drinks @ Jade Monkey Bar and Grill

• Gyro @ Gyro King*

Day 2

• Breakfast @ hotel

• Hang out by the pool

• 11:30 am-2 pm: Buccoo Reef and Nylon Pool Adventure with Fish Tobago Tours

  • Buccoo Reef

  • Nylon Pool

  • No Mans Land

• Pigeon Point Beach:

  • Drinks @ Renmar’s Cocktail Bar*

• Dinner @ Skewers Middle Eastern Grill*

• 7:30pm-2am: Bonfire @ Castara (negotiate for taxi rate, we paid USD100 per person RT)

Day 3

• Breakfast @ hotel

• Fort Milford

• Noon flight to POS (via Caribbean Air)

• Try “Doubles” @ S. Haniff & Sons* (food stand by the airport)

• Hotel pick-up from Hyatt Regency (USD30 one way)

• Check-in @ Hyatt Regency Trinidad

• Walk to Savannah:

  • All Saints Anglican Church

  • Queen’s Royal College

  • Haynes Court

  • Mills Fleurs @ Queens Park West

  • Archbishop of the Port-of-Spain Diocese House

  • Stollmeyer’s Castle

  • Queen’s Park Savannah

  • The President’s House

• Dinner by the pool

Day 4

• Pool time

• Breakfast buffet @ hotel

• Maracas Bay (hire driver Metro, see info below; ~ 1hr drive)

  • Pick-up drinks @ Mellow Moods

  • Beach

  • Lunch @ Richard’s Bake and Shark*

• Pool time

• Ariapita Ave nightlife @ The Avenue Pub House

Day 5

• Pool time

• Breakfast @ hotel

• Port of Spain:

  • Independence Square

  • KFC

  • Cathedral of Immaculate Conception

  • Chinatown

  • Ice cream @ Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

• Afternoon flight back to NYC from POS (priority pass lounge access)

Other points of interests:

• Birdwatching @ Asa Wright Nature Centre or Yerette

• Boat tour of Caroni Bird Sanctuary to see scarlet ibis

Tips:

• Take out cash at the airport before arriving on the island of Tobago.

• It is not advisable to walk around certain parts of Trinidad after dark, so be sure to consult your hotel before venturing out.

• Always negotiate for taxi rates before getting in!

• Contact driver Metro via WhatsApp (+1 868 305 7583).

• Purchase your rums and bitters at the duty-free at the airport.