Trinidad and Tobago Adventure Guide

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Hunter Publishing, Inc, 1999 - Sports & Recreation - 238 pages
Annotation Adventure Guides are the perfect travel companion for the modern explorer. Whether you're looking to backpack around your home state or boost the number of stamps in your passport by traveling overseas, these books will heighten your travel experience.

Our team of knowledgeable authors offers comprehensive introductions that cover history, geography, climate, when to go, transportation, planning and culture. Region-by-region, the books then delve into the heart of the area, with driving tours and side trips to the best museums, historic sites and shops. But the focus is on activities, and you'll learn about the best spots for diving, snorkeling, horseback riding, hiking, biking, rock climbing and more. Extensive listings of recommended tour operators, too. Select places to stay and eat, as well as regional festivals and celebrations.

Although part of the Caribbean, these sister islands are unique. Here, flocks of brilliant scarlet ibis roost and leatherback turtles come to lay their eggs. Theislands offer a varied terrain, with tropical rain forests, dense nature preserves, pristine beaches, savannahs and even mud volcanoes -- an eclectic selection for adventurous travelers! Color photos.

 

Contents

Introduction
1
Trinidad
55
Tobago
117
Carnival
189
Yachting
205
Guide Services
215
EcoTourism The Environment
221
Index
229
Tobago 116
237
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