With international acts as the headlines, the local talent continues to shine in the line-up at the Tobago Jazz Experience and entertain local and visiting festival-goers. Carnival is a two-day culmination of a celebration that lasts over a season which begins after Christmas. On Carnival Monday and Tuesday, thousands of revellers march in the streets adorned in costumes decorated with sequins and feathers.
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We use cookies our own and those of third parties to personalize and enhance your experience on our site. The vast majority of Tobagonians we met resented the fact that, despite the existence of the Tobago House of Assembly, all major decisions affecting their day-to-day lives are made in Trinidad. Some even suggested to us that they would prefer to be ruled by the British! The islands of Trinidad and Tobago are separated by 20 miles of sea, but are, in reality, worlds apart.
In , the first permanent Spanish settlers came to Trinidad and their influence is still reflected today in the Spanish road signs, the Spanish language being spoken on the streets of San Fernando, and the South American style of architecture. Trinidad undoubtedly feels South American, whereas Tobago has a much more African feel. This is largely due to the fact that the British brought African slaves directly to Tobago when they established plantations there, whereas many of the slaves in Trinidad arrived there via other Caribbean islands, the property of French planters.
The black African heritage of the majority of Tobagonians is evident today in the culture, the music, the dance and the traditions.
Whilst steel pan percussion instruments made from disused oil drums are prevalent in Trinidad, on Tobago you are much more likely to hear the beat of African drums, often accompanied by stilt-walking moko jumbies, a tradition which originated in West Africa, and limbo dancing. Much of the food served in Tobago also has its roots in Africa. We ate the same pelau, callaloo, and curry crab with dumpling in Tobago as we had tasted in The Gambia and Senegal.
There is far less crime on the smaller island. One of the first things we noticed when we arrived in Tobago was that you could walk into a mini-mart, the small shops selling everything that is commonplace throughout the islands.
Instead, you have to ask for what you want through the mesh and it is passed to you through a small gap once you have sent the money the other way! It was refreshing to actually be able to go in and choose what we wanted to buy. This difference in the crime rate is another reason why Tobagonians would like to be considered separately to Trinidad.
As it stands at the moment, foreign governments including the UK and the USA issue travel advice to their citizens travelling to both Trinidad and Tobago, based on statistics which usually only apply to Trinidad. The vast majority of murders, gang-related crimes, and drug offences take place in Trinidad and yet we are warned about these things as if they happen on Tobago with equal frequency.
There are exceptions, but, generally, Tobagonian roads are in much better condition and are, therefore, much easier to drive on. You can even afford to take your eyes off the road for a few seconds to admire the stunning scenery!! No-one is in a rush to get anywhere or do anything. Liming spending time chilling out and socialising with friends whilst enjoying good food and alcoholic beverages is the pastime of choice for many Tobagonians.
One of the main differences between the two islands is the number of tourists they attract. Trinidad has the oil industry which is key to its strong economy. It is not reliant on tourism and so does very little to encourage visitors. It also has very few of the archetypal white sandy palm-fringed beaches usually associated with a Caribbean island.
As a consequence, there are far fewer tourists on Trinidad than on Tobago. This could be seen as an advantage; the beaches that do exist are less crowded, the tourist experience is more authentic, etc.
But, as much as we enjoyed our time in Trinidad, Tobago, dependent as it is on tourism with the inevitable result that there are more foreigners, was much more to our liking. Outside of the obvious tourist magnet which is Crown Point, there are countless picture-perfect beaches. The Caribbean side of the island boasts beautiful bays with clear blue sea perfect for snorkelling. Local people are invariably friendly and welcoming.
The unspoilt rainforest is accessible for hiking and bird-watching. I feel that any trip to Trinidad and Tobago should be thought of as a visit to two countries, not one. That way, you will get the best of both worlds. Whenever we visit a new destination, we book a tour with a local guide. We use Viator when we want to uncover interesting things to do in a new place. Are you travelling soon? Use these links when making your bookings. These are the companies we use. In Trinidad and Tobago, 4.
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