Enjoy your vacation time in Trinidad and Tobago as you relax on the beaches or hike through the rain forest. The islands of Trinidad and Tobago are just off the northern coast of Venezuela.

Tobago hosts the main beach resort areas. Highlights include the white sand beaches, scuba diving, snorkeling, and hikes through the accessible rain forest reserve. Beach lovers and sunset fans flock to the southwest resorts of Pigeon Point located near the Crown Point Airport. North of Pigeon Point is the beach town of Bucco where the beach offers many activities and beach resorts. Luxury all inclusive resorts are available on the south coast of Tobago along with a wide range of accommodations near the capital city of Scarborough.

Trinidad is best known for the passionate attitude taken toward the Carnival celebrations each year. Many tourists visit Trinidad during Carnival that builds from Christmas to the all out explosion of activity on Fat Tuesday. If you want to experience the Carnival environment, make sure to make reservations far in advance. The overall nightlife in Trinidad is active throughout the year.

The best beaches on Trinidad are located on the north side of the island in the area close to the capital city Port of Spain. Maracas Bay is directly north of Port of Spain and offers a great beach that can sometimes be crowded. The area also has a short hike that takes you to the Maracas Waterfall.

The main language is english. The main unit of currency is the trinidad and Tobago dollar. The main airports are Crown Point Airport on Tobago and Piarco International Airport on Trinidad.