Top Reasons to Go

Carnival: Trinidad's Carnival is the Caribbean's biggest and best party, but nightlife is hopping the rest of the year, too.

Bird-Watching: Both Trinidad and Tobago are major bird-watching destinations; Trinidad itself has more resident species than any other Caribbean island.

Culture Sharing: A melding of many cultures means lively festivals year-round and a fabulous mix of cuisines.

Music: The steel pan was invented in Trinidad, and excellent bands play all over the island.