Discover Trinidad & Tobago 2020 | Issue 31 | Travel & Destination Guide
Discover Trinidad & Tobago is the islands' longest-running and most trusted destination guide, with all the info you need to plan your holiday, vacation, or exploration of the islands. DTT has published 31 issues since 1991, and 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 fifth edition in the row, the magazine features a distinctive dual-cover design, with one cover for each island — a Phagwa or Holi celebrant in Trinidad (photo by Chris Anderson), and dancers at the Tobago Heritage Festival (photo by Alva Viarruel). For more: https://www.discovertnt.com
Discover Trinidad & Tobago is the islands' longest-running and most trusted destination guide, with all the info you need to plan your holiday, vacation, or exploration of the islands. DTT has published 31 issues since 1991, and 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 fifth edition in the row, the magazine features a distinctive dual-cover design, with one cover for each island — a Phagwa or Holi celebrant in Trinidad (photo by Chris Anderson), and dancers at the Tobago Heritage Festival (photo by Alva Viarruel). For more: https://www.discovertnt.com
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T ravel basics
Maps and essentials
taxes+tipping
• 10% room tax +
10% service at hotels
• 12.5% value added tax on
most goods and services
• 10% service charge at most restaurants.
Tipping optional but encouraged
driving
Driving is on the left, with seatbelts required
by law. Speed limits vary by areas
(50kph/31mph to 100kph/62mph) —
be attentive to road signs. Visitors can
drive for up to 90 days on a valid foreign
licence.
safety
Take practical precautions when travelling:
note emergency numbers; always
lock your room/house/vehicle (including
windows); don’t wear expensive
jewellery, and conceal/secure valuables;
move in groups where possible; avoid
deserted locations, and be aware of your
surroundings. If driving, buckle up, and
drive defensively.
emergency contacts
• Ambulance
(public hospitals): 811
• Fire Services: 990
• Police Service:
in Trinidad, 999 or 555
in Tobago, 639-2520 or
639-5590
Sustainable tourism tips
• Buy local goods and souvenirs
• Recycle plastic, glass, cans, paper, cardboard,
and e-waste through bins at various locations
• Reduce: turn off electrical devices when you
don’t need them; avoid plastic bags, single-use
plastics, and styrofoam; buy and consume only
what you need; reuse when you can; conserve
water.
[TOP and bOTTOM] courtesy tobAGO tourism AGEnCY
[MIDDle] courtesy magdalena grand
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