on the eve of the Carnival holiday, crucial for this twin island of Trinidad, which lives off tourism. Many resorts and hotels in Tobago, such as the state-owned Magdalena Grand, were affected.

Legendary Jamaican dancehall performer, Vybz Kartel, known off-stage as Adidja Palmer, finds himself at the center of ...

The rainy season, from June to December, might bring heavy showers, but it also offers lush landscapes and fewer tourists.

“There is no place like Trinidad and Tobago, and this is where the mother of all Carnivals lives.” With those resolute words, National Carnival Commission (NCC) chairman Winston “Gypsy ...

Much like Rio Carnival, Trinidad and Tobago’s festival was initially brought over by European colonists, but it quickly took on a life of its own, particularly among the islands’ African and I ...

The mysterious tanker that caused a major oil spill after capsizing off Trinidad and Tobago in February has ... which happened on the eve of the country's carnival celebrations.

Compared to Tobago, Trinidad's hotel prices are fairly stable this time of year. But rates do spike in January and February due to the Trinidad Carnival. Despite the price jump, it's still a great ...

Some musicians use four pansticks, holding two in each hand. This grew out of Trinidad and Tobago's early 20th-century Carnival percussion groups. Cultural diversity and the pursuit of cultural ...

Carnival takes place during the dry season in Trinidad and Tobago, which makes it that much easier to get dehydrated while enjoying the festivities. Several tourist sites recommend drinking plenty ...