Discover Trinidad & Tobago 2017 (#28)

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From The Tourism Development Company (TDC)
You may have heard about this
dual-island destination’s incredible
biodiversity, with
fantastic opportunities for
spotting over 400 species of birds, mammals,
and reptiles as you hike through the
rainforest to pristine waterfalls and rivers.
You may have also heard about Tobago’s
beautiful beaches and amazing dive
sites. We’re sure you’ve heard about the
colour, rhythm, and splendour of our national
festivals like Carnival and Phagwa,
and that you’ll find the tastiest street
food in the Caribbean, right here — doubles,
conch cocktails, bake and fish, and
much more! Now, international sporting
bodies and their fans and supporters
will have the opportunity to experience
the true Caribbean in Trinidad & Tobago,
while also accessing state-of-the-art
training and competition facilities.
With a goal of attracting and hosting international
sporting events, the destination
recently commissioned three world-class
sporting facilities for swimming, cycling, and
tennis. The Aquatic Centre in Couva boasts
two Olympic-sized swimming pools, a 25m
diving pool, recreational facilities, and permanent
seating for 700 spectators. Also located
in Couva is the new Cycling Velodrome, a 100%
indoor facility with controlled temperatures,
wooden high-performance cycling track, inner
circle concrete warm-up track, and fixed seating
capacity of 2,500. To the east is the Racquet
Sports Centre in Tacarigua, which boasts
one indoor court with a seating capacity of
1,500, 6 outdoor courts, as well as restaurant
and dining facilities.
Whether you’re here for sports or leisure
or a little bit of both, we know you’ll find what
you’re looking for right here. Welcome to Trinidad
and Tobago — two unique islands…two
unique experiences.
Credits
Editor: Caroline Taylor
Consulting editor: Jeremy Taylor
Editorial & design assistant:
Shelly-Ann Inniss
Designer: Bridget van Dongen
Consulting designer: Kevon Webster
Business development : Denise Chin, Yuri
Chin Choy, Helen Shair-Singh
Production: Joanne Mendes, Jacqueline Smith
General manager: Halcyon Salazar
Trinidad Cover: The stunning Blue Grotto
in the Gasparee Caves. NB: No swimming
is permitted without the permission of the
Chaguaramas Development Authority. Photo:
Wendell Stephen Jay Reyes
Tobago Cover: A baby leatherback turtle
makes its way to the sea. Photo: Giancarlo
Lalsingh
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