Discover Trinidad & Tobago 2016 — 25th Anniversary Edition
With our 2016 edition (our 27th), we celebrate 25 years of producing Discover Trinidad & Tobago. Published every year since 1991, Discover Trinidad & Tobago is aimed both at international visitors planning a trip to the islands – whether for an eco adventure, business trip, or beach holiday – and at local Trinbagonians looking to know and explore more about their native islands. Our comprehensive coverage of Trinidad and Tobago — from arts and culture to eco adventures, accommodation to sports, planning flights and transportation and more — can help anyone plan anything from a day trip or weekend escape, to a full-on an adventure holiday or leisurely vacation. It might take a lifetime to truly experience all that the islands have to offer, but at least we can show you where to start. For more: http://www.discovertnt.com • http://www.facebook.com/discovertnt
With our 2016 edition (our 27th), we celebrate 25 years of producing Discover Trinidad & Tobago. Published every year since 1991, Discover Trinidad & Tobago is aimed both at international visitors planning a trip to the islands – whether for an eco adventure, business trip, or beach holiday – and at local Trinbagonians looking to know and explore more about their native islands. Our comprehensive coverage of Trinidad and Tobago — from arts and culture to eco adventures, accommodation to sports, planning flights and transportation and more — can help anyone plan anything from a day trip or weekend escape, to a full-on an adventure holiday or leisurely vacation. It might take a lifetime to truly experience all that the islands have to offer, but at least we can show you where to start. For more: http://www.discovertnt.com • http://www.facebook.com/discovertnt
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The Southland<br />
Pointe-à-Pierre Wildfowl<br />
Trust & Oropouche Lagoon<br />
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this<br />
year, the Wildfowl Trust is a must-see for<br />
any nature-lover, or anyone wanting a restorative<br />
retreat. Located about 45 minutes<br />
south of Port of Spain, on the Petrotrin refinery<br />
grounds at Pointe-à-Pierre, this nonprofit<br />
Trust encompasses 32 hectares and<br />
two fresh-water lakes, with free-roaming<br />
wildlife and enclosed breeding areas.<br />
It’s the only eco-centre in the world located<br />
within an oil refinery complex. Over 86 species<br />
have been recorded here. The aviculture<br />
programmes breed five endangered<br />
waterfowl species (wild ducks) as well as<br />
the scarlet ibis (the national bird), and the<br />
blue and gold macaw. Visitors can get close<br />
to these beautiful birds. Over the years, the<br />
Trust has bred and released several thousand<br />
birds back into the wild.<br />
Wooden walkways take you right around<br />
two lakes, which are full of water lilies and<br />
lotus flowers, and there are several natural<br />
walks and interpretive trails including<br />
Faerie Woods, Forest Walk and Devil’s Ear<br />
Trail. The learning centre at the entrance<br />
provides a photographic display of the reserve’s<br />
plant life, insects, shells, and a small<br />
First Peoples Museum. For those wanting to<br />
stay overnight, the Trust’s Petrea Place offers<br />
lodging and meals.<br />
Over its 50 years, the Trust has been a<br />
pioneering force for environmental conservation,<br />
education, and sustainable<br />
development. It will be celebrating its<br />
landmark achievements from November<br />
2015 to November <strong>2016</strong>. Reservations<br />
are required to visit. 658-4200 x 2512,<br />
papwildfowltrust.org<br />
Photos courtesy the Wildfowl Trust<br />
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