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Caribbean TTG Knowledge College
Module Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago is an archipelago at the southernmost end of the Caribbean chain
of islands, not far from South America. Trinidad is larger and more populous, and both
islands sit outside the hurricane belt. Trinidad and Tobago is the birthplace of steel pan
Take some time
out… online
Trinidad and Tobago has a dedicated
trade website,
takesometimeout.com
Agents take some time
■ Win a trip to Trinidad and Tobago:
out in Trinidad and Tobago Register your bookings on
our Take Some Time Out
Trinidad and Tobago comprises two islands at The local currency is the Trinidad and trade website for your
the southernmost end of the Caribbean chain Tobago dollar but the US dollar is widely chance to win a place on
of islands. At its closest point, Trinidad sits just accepted. There is approximately TT$12 to the Take Some Time Out
seven miles from the east coast of Venezuela £1 (rates vary). It is recommended to have TT fam trip in December
and Tobago is a further 21 miles north-east of dollars when travelling around Trinidad and 2009. There’s monthly
Trinidad. Tobago in order to enjoy more rural spots such spot prizes too!
The islands are a blend of two regions – the as roadside cafes, local stores and rum shop. ■ LearnTNT.com: Online training with
Caribbean and South America. The Caribbean Steely Pan (pictured)
for the fact you can sit on lovely, quiet beaches,
GETTING THERE.
■ UK trade newsletter: Keep up to
swim in clear waters, sip rum punch and listen Trinidad and Tobago has two international air- date with all you need to know
to the steel pan. The South American influence ports – Piarco International in Trinidad (POS) about Trinidad and Tobago
comes from the fact that hundreds of years and Crown Point International in Tobago (TAB). including carnival news
ago, Trinidad and Tobago were attached to British Airways flies three times a week to and how to sign up for
each other and attached to the South American Trinidad and twice a week to Tobago. Monarch training and office visits.
mainland, therefore they adopted a wealth of Airlines and Virgin Atlantic fly to Tobago once
flora and fauna similar to that in South a week. All flights are from Gatwick.
America. While guests can enjoy the beach in An island hopper service, provided by
the morning, they can be hiking in rainforests Caribbean Airlines, operates between Trinidad Get in touch
and exploring swamp life in the afternoon. and Tobago. The service flies 10 times a day, Tel: 0800 804 8787
takes 20 minutes and costs TT$300 return
takesometimeout.com
FAST FACTS.
(approximately £30) – a great way to see both
gotrinidadandtobago.com
Trinidad and Tobago has a warm, sunny islands or just spend the day in one.
climate year round with an average temperature
of 23C-32C. The islands are lucky enough to be
UK SUPPORT.
situated south of the hurricane belt. We endeavour to give you as much support as
Both Trinidad and Tobago are minus four possible in selling Trinidad and Tobago. We have
hours GMT and minus five hours GMT during a Freephone number (0800 804 8787) and a
British Summer Time. dedicated trade webpage (takesometimeout.com).
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