By Omilla Mungroo. We built our camp hurriedly alongside the small, red-brick structure which housed two water-tanks. These were reserved for the lighthouse keeper, our friend. It was the neatest tent we ever managed to set up: the blue tarpaulin was new and stood stable against the forceful Easter winds. How …
Read More »5 Things to know before moving to Trinidad and Tobago
Are you thinking of moving to Trinidad and Tobago? If so, there are a few things you should know before making the move. In this blog post, we will discuss five important factors that everyone should consider before relocating to this Caribbean island nation. Whether you are looking for a …
Read More »Tourism Oriented Policing Programme launched by TTL
Tourism Oriented Policing Programme (TOPS) for police, immigration, customs, and other front-line law enforcement officials was launched by Tourism Trinidad Limited (TTL) on July 8 and successfully concluded on July 12, 2022. This was in response to the critical need to ensure that visitors’ first impressions are positive and memorable …
Read More »Mount St Benedict – come and rest
By Omilla Mungroo. Like an eagle watching over its brood, with watchful eyes and nurturing silence, the Abbey at Mount St Benedict sits with its historical buildings surrounding it, as if beckoning to the people, “Come away and rest for a while.” Organisations surrounding Mt St Benedict Founded in 1912 by …
Read More »Summer savings on villa stays at Silversands Grenada
Make Silversands Grenada your destination this summer. The 4 suites and 9 pool residences offer a world of choice for families or group travellers. Save 40% when you book a villa or suite. Light, fresh, and intimately generous, the timeless modernity of sleek lines and elegant finishes, give way to …
Read More »A day at the Emperor Valley Zoo
By Marissa Armoogam. I took my kids on a very nice family outing to the Emperor Valley Zoo. It had been a long time since my last visit and I decided that a visit to the zoo would be relaxing and entertaining. I must say when you’re a southerner and you …
Read More »Why Tobago is the place to visit for your much-needed relaxation
Terryann Bishop says that she needed a place to visit from her tedious job as a warehouse attendant in Trinidad. As an avid nature seeker, she visited Tobago and reports, “Nothing says relaxation than beautiful Tobago with its beautiful beaches and ecosystem.” Just like Terryann, we all need to getaway …
Read More »Fort George a place for sightseeing
By Kielon Hilaire. Trinidad is known for its vibrancy and often carefree nature of its citizens. It is one of the few places in the world where you can just pick yourself up, head to some random place, and experience an unexpected level of fun. – visit Fort George This is what happened …
Read More »Tourism tour: TTL visits eco resort in Talparo forest
A tourism tour of Haciena Jacana, a nature resort located in Talparo forest on a 22-acre organic citrus estate, is one in a series of “door-to-door” visits to hotels and site attractions by the Tourism Trinidad Limited (TTL) team. “Tourism exists in our communities, and it is critical that Tourism …
Read More »Hikers trek to Paria Waterfall
Leader of Island Hikers, Mario Russell, led a group of hikers for a three-hour hike which began at Spring Bridge, Blanchisseuse and ended at Paria Waterfall. Joanna Hayde shares photos of her fun trip with the group of more than 200 hikers to Paria Waterfall in 2014. She says that this class five hike was …
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