Discover Trinidad & Tobago 2017 (#28)
Published every year since 1991, Discover T&T helps readers discover where to stay, dine, lime, party, and shop; and what to see (including the islands’ best sites) and experience (festivals, arts and culture, sports, and eco escapes), in both islands. There’s also a national calendar of events; info on getting here and getting around; tips for safe and sustainable travel; T&T history and society in a nutshell, maps; and more. For the second edition in the row, the magazine features a distinctive dual-cover design, with one cover for each island — Trinidad's Gasparee Caves (captured by Stephen Reyes) and a leatherback turtle hatchling in Tobago (captured by Giancarlo Lalsingh). Discover T&T is aimed at local and international explorers planning getaways to the islands — whether for an eco adventure, business trip, or beach holiday. For more: http://www.discovertnt.com • http://www.facebook.com/discovertnt
Published every year since 1991, Discover T&T helps readers discover where to stay, dine, lime, party, and shop; and what to see (including the islands’ best sites) and experience (festivals, arts and culture, sports, and eco escapes), in both islands. There’s also a national calendar of events; info on getting here and getting around; tips for safe and sustainable travel; T&T history and society in a nutshell, maps; and more.
For the second edition in the row, the magazine features a distinctive dual-cover design, with one cover for each island — Trinidad's Gasparee Caves (captured by Stephen Reyes) and a leatherback turtle hatchling in Tobago (captured by Giancarlo Lalsingh).
Discover T&T is aimed at local and international explorers planning getaways to the islands — whether for an eco adventure, business trip, or beach holiday. For more: http://www.discovertnt.com • http://www.facebook.com/discovertnt
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Goat racing is popular at Great Fete as well<br />
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Carnival Regatta<br />
The “festival of wind” is held at Pigeon Point<br />
near to Carnival (typically February), featuring<br />
four sailing categories: Optimists and Bum Boat<br />
sailing, dynamic Windsurf, and Kite-Surfing<br />
classes.<br />
Culinary Festival<br />
Each May/June at Pigeon Point, this free event<br />
offers up dishes and signature cocktails from<br />
around the world, especially those native to <strong>Tobago</strong>.<br />
The island’s best chefs, cooks, and bartenders<br />
demonstrate their skills in culinary and<br />
mixology contests.<br />
Dragon Boat Festival<br />
Each June at Pigeon Point, senior and junior<br />
teams from T&T compete over a weekend for<br />
dragon boating supremacy. Count on good<br />
food and music too.<br />
Fisherman’s Festivals<br />
Fisherman’s festivals take place in the coastal<br />
villages during the year, with the most significant<br />
on St Peter’s Day (29 June); he’s the patron<br />
saint of fishermen. After morning church<br />
services, the festivities begin: eating, drinking,<br />
and partying into the night. The biggest celebration<br />
takes place in Charlotteville, with smaller<br />
festivities up and down the coast.<br />
Goat & Crab Racing<br />
Festival<br />
Each Easter, Buccoo hosts the Family Day and<br />
Goat & Crab Races. The animals hurtle down<br />
a special 110m (360ft) track to the finish line,<br />
hustled on by barefoot “jockeys” who sprint<br />
behind their charges, holding the colourfully attired<br />
goats on long ropes, and the crabs on short<br />
strings. Beforehand, the goats are given special<br />
diets and training regimens (including swimming)<br />
to build stamina. The showdown happens each<br />
Easter Monday and Tuesday at Mt Pleasant, as<br />
well as Buccoo (the main location). There’s a repeat<br />
at the Heritage Festival (July).<br />
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