The Rough Guide to Trinidad & Tobago 2 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) [Paperback]

Dominique De-Light (Author), Polly Thomas (Author)

Book Description

Series: Rough Guide Travel Guides | Publication Date: January 1, 2002

A handbook to the diverse Caribbean nation that comprises the small is land of Tobago and its more rural and much larger neighbour, Trinidad. Features include: critical listings of the best places to stay and eat; practical tips on how to explore; and coverage of the islands' cultural life, including Trinidad's world-famous carnival, traditional Indian festivals, indigenous music and local folklore. The guide also provides tips on birdwatching and exploring forested peaks and mangrove flats, as well as diving and snorkelling.

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About the Author

Dominique De-Light is a Carnival artist, photographer and freelance writer who regularly travels back and forth between England and Trinidad. Polly Thomas is a freelance travel writer who is also the co-author of the Rough Guide to Jamaica.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Rough Guides; 2 edition (January 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1858287472
• ISBN-13: 978-1858287478
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,837,612 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review from T&T native, May 19, 2008

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Moreica A. Ortega "Moreiça" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Rough Guide to Trinidad & Tobago (Paperback)

As a Trinidadian, who left the island as a teenager, and who now resides in the U.S., I wanted to learn more about the "attractions" of the country during an extended trip back. I found this book to be EXTREMELY helpful, and I made extensive use of the road maps provided. In particular, the maps in the guide give terrific details about where sites are located. In fact, they are more detailed than any other map that I was able to locate, while in Trinidad. In general, the book's material is very up-to-date, pertinent, and enjoyable to read. Hats off to the authors!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful, November 13, 2005

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D.B. (Finland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rough Guide to Trinidad and Tobago: 3rd Edition (Rough Guide Travel Guides) (Paperback)

I am a Trinidadian who has been living abroad for the past eight years. I had not been back to Trinidad and Tobago since 1999 and was very much out of touch with what was current. I needed to organize a wedding in Trinidad from abroad and accomodation and activities for our foreign guests.
This was one of two guidebooks dedicated only to Trinidad and Tobago in my local bookstore. For this reason alone it already earns its stars because Trinidad and Tobago is not a popular tourist destination so there aren't many guides dedicated to the this country alone.
I thought the sections on accomodations in each locale was well organized and that the information about the places were mostly accurate. There were exhaustive descriptions of each area of Trinidad and Tobago which were very accurate along with long lists of what to see and do in each area and who to call for tours etc. It also contained long lists of bars, restaurants and clubs for all budgets and tastes.
I was very pleased with this book as it helped me immensly in planning of my wedding and accomodations and tours for my guests. Of course one should supplement the information in the book with searches on the internet for things like accomodations and tour guides as I was able to find some cheaper deals which were not included in the book. However, this is also the case with many other travel books on other places which I have visited where I have always found cheaper accomodations and tours etc. from the internet.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must-Have, June 1, 2009

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Ruth J. Peak "keyskritter" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Rough Guide to Trinidad & Tobago (Paperback)

Am going to Trinidad in December, and was glad that this was so very well updated. Will take it with me!
We wil be staying at the Hyatt Regency, and I was very glad to see it listed, considering that it has only been open for a few months. Have read other Rough Guides, and this seems to include everything -- will post another reply in December with more details.