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myTobago      "The purpose of myTobago is to lift the lid on Tobago as a holiday destination. Let us tell you what the island has to offer through the eyes, and from the perspective, of visitors like yourself. There's no glossy marketing hype here, just down-to-earth frank unbiased information and opinion, plus honest reviews of hotels, resorts, guesthouses, holiday apartments, rental villas, restaurants, car hire, sightseeing tour operators - in fact, on every type of tourism-related business on the island. myTobago is, without doubt, the definitive resource for information on Tobago."

Lodging

Arnos Vale Hotel and Restaurant (Tobago)      "Nestled against the gentle slopes of a 450-acre tropical paradise of rare and beautiful birds, secluded beach, and pristine coral reef, the Arnos Vale Hotel and Restaurant combine a rich historic past with modern conveniences...      "The Plantation House comes alive every evening at 5:00 PM, when throughout our unique tea service, numerous tropical birds join you to be fed by hand. This special birdwatching ceremony is well known by birdwatchers all over the world. Some of the birds that you will likely see during your stay at Arnos Vale include Brown Pelican; Brown Booby; Magnificent Frigatebird; Great Egret; Little Blue Heron; Green Heron; Yellow-crowned Night-Heron; Merlin; Rufous-vented Chachalaca ("Cocrico"); Whimbrel; Least and Spotted Sandpipers; Ruddy Turnstone; Laughing Gull; Common and Royal Terns; Eared and White-tipped Doves; Ruddy Ground-Dove; Pale-vented Pigeon; Green-rumped Parrotlet; Orange-winged Parrot; Black-throated Mango; Copper-rumped Hummingbird; Blue-crowned Motmot; Belted Kingfisher; Rufous-tailed Jacamar; Red-crowned Woodpecker; Olivaceous and Buff-throated Woodcreepers; White-fringed Antwren; Great Antshrike; Yellow-bellied Elaenia; Yellow-breasted Flycatcher; Tropical and Gray Kingbirds; Bare-eyed Thrush; Tropical Mockingbird; Northern Waterthrush; Bananaquit; Blue-gray, Palm, and White-lined Tanagers;and Black-faced Grassquit.      "These birds are found in the immediate area of the hotel. To discover more, all you have to do is walk one of the many trails of the estate, a tropical 'Alice in Wonderland."'

Asa Wright Nature Centre (Trinidad)      "The continental origin and proximity of Trinidad to South America, along with its many varied habitats, has resulted in an unusually diverse fauna. The species lists for this island are impressive: 108 mammals; 400 birds; 55 reptiles; 25 amphibians; and 617 butterflies! No other area in the West Indies, and few if any areas of comparable size anywhere in tropical America, can match this spectacular diversity of species. It is 50 miles long by about 37 miles wide with varied landscape features, including its Northern Range rising to a little over 3,000 feet, most of which is covered by one or another form of tropical rainforest. It is here, in this rich tropical part of this beautiful island, that you will find the magical Asa Wright Nature Centre.      "To see Squirrel Cuckoos, Toucans, and all manner of other species fly within sight of the front gallery, to see Tufted Coquettes and half a dozen other species of hummingbirds feeding on the vervain from the back gallery, is but a start of what the birder will find at the Centre. Botanists and entomologists and other naturalists will find the area equally rich."

Blue Waters Inn      "From the deep blue of the Atlantic, to the golden sandy beach of Batteaux Bay, to the brilliant green of our lush hills - this is Blue Waters Inn. We offer Tobago's finest hiking and birdwatching. Be awakened by a symphony of birds celebrating the birth of a new day.      "Curious Manta Rays, richly overgrown coral reefs, hordes of friendly fish and highly impressive drift dives - Aquamarine Dive Limited, our on-site dive operation, offers easy access to Tobago's most unique dive adventures, with our finest sites only minutes from your doorstep.      "Our bay is known as Batteaux Bay (Boat Bay) - a private, sheltered horseshoe-shaped bay with a golden sandy beach approximately 1000 feet long. The swimming is safe here year-round. There is fantastic snorkeling and scuba diving right off of our beach.      "A nature lovers paradise, the Blue Waters Inn offers 46 acres of lush tropical grounds. We are directly across from Little Tobago (Bird of Paradise Island), Tobago's largest bird sanctuary, which is approximately a 10-minute boat ride away. St. Giles island, which is the southern Caribbean's largest seabird colony, is approximately 30 minutes by boat, and Tobago's lush Main Ridge forest is approximately 30 minutes by car.      "Our in-house gift shop "Treasure Chest" has a wide variety of clothing, local craft, and souvenir items."      The Blue Waters Inn is a beachfront low-rise resort hotel tucked away in its own secluded bay. It is located approximately 20 miles from Scarborough, Tobago's capital, and 27 miles from Crown Point International Airport. All rooms face the ocean and have a private shower/wc, ceiling fans, and a balcony or porch. The "Fish Pot Restaurant" specializes in seafood. The Fish Pot also serves Caribbean and international cuisine with a local flair. The "Shipwreck Bar" offers a wide variety of exotic Caribbean and international cocktails.

Courtenay Rooks' Paria Springs Eco Community (Trinidad)      "Paria Springs, a nature lodge in Trinidad, the Caribbean's best ecotourism destination, where you experience South America's vast diversity of flora and fauna on a Caribbean Island. The best of both worlds.      "The area provides habitat for a huge range of species which are currently being documented, ranging from fresh water shrimps and crabs to reptiles, birds and mammals. Particularly striking is the number and beauty of butterfly and bird species. The large and beautiful iridescent blue emperor butterfly is frequently seen. Raptors are often seen perched on high branches or circling on thermal currents. The elusive bearded bell bird can be heard daily and sometimes viewed on a perch which is visible from the road. Several species of humming birds, tanagers and honeycreepers are abundant, especially when the local trees are in season. The rare Trinidad piping guan has also been observed in the area. It is not unusual for visitors to the island to add 100 to 200 bird species to their life lists. Mammals include red brocket deer, manicou, bats, squirrels, wild pigs, agouti, armadillos and the very rarely seen ocelot. It is hoped that the native red howler monkeys can soon be reintroduced into the area."

Cuffie River Nature Retreat and Ecolodge (Tobago)      "On the edge of Tobago's rain forest - recorded as the oldest in the Western Hemisphere; surrounded by wild heliconias, bamboo groves and ancient forest trees; gently cradled in the Runnemede Valley lies the Cuffie River Nature Retreat and Eco-lodge - a remote yet modern facility set against a backdrop of mountains and encircled by cool, refreshing mountain streams and pools. Our family-run retreat offers: Ten (10) tastefully appointed guest rooms, a kitchen which yields all sorts of succulent, healthy and garden-fresh Tobago delights, pure spring water for drinking, an abundant feast for bird lovers with hummingbirds and motmots living just outside the front doors, icy cold bathing under energetic waterfalls - all set against a wild abundance of bamboo, cypress, immortelles and pines. Light, cool and airy rooms without need for fans & air conditioners. All the pampering you could desire.      "We provide transportation to and from the Crown Point International Airport (Tobago) and the Scarborough Deep Water Harbor, nature walks accompanied by your personal guide, beach outings, accompanied sightseeing excursions to historic and scenic interests spots, reef cruising in a glass-bottomed boat, snorkeling and fishing, car rentals, and accommodation of special dietary needs. Listen to intermittent tropical showers 'walking' through the rain forest at night while you lie snugly in bed; take a three-hour hike through virgin forests and encounter long-abandoned ruins of sugar mills from the seventeenth century; pause at a bamboo bench or dip in the sweet cool waterfall pools as a midway refresher on your hike; return to the eco-lodge for a hot shower and a comforting pot of tea or tasty tropical rum punch."

Grange Cottage (Tobago)      "Ideally situated directly on the golden sands of Grange Beach, The Cottage sits serenely shaded on 2 acres of tropical woodlands amidst coconut palms, samaan and almond trees and other exotic foliage Quiet, unpretentious, understated, Grange Cottage provides the essentials for your unique Caribbean vacation on the most southerly island of Tobago.      "The Cottage is on 2 floors and offers 4 bedrooms, each with twin beds, and two bathrooms with face basin, toilet and shower enclosures. The bedrooms are uncomplicated, provided with ceiling fan, wardrobe and dressing table. There is a rustic charm in this simplicity.      "The focal point of the Cottage is undeniably its spacious open air wooden verandah with wide, comfortable armchairs where you can sit and soak in the bird calls or the sound of the Caribbean surf while watching the lizards play hide and seek amidst the foliage below. The verandah has a large picnic table which can seat eight comfortably."

Kariwak Village Hotel (Tobago)      The Kariwak Village Hotel and holistic haven is one of my favorites places anywhere. It offers 24 air-conditioned, ground floor rooms (18 poolside, 6 garden) in a lush tropical garden setting near Tobago's finest beaches. The hotel emphasizes holistic activities -- Hatha Yoga, Qi Gong, and massages - and hosts workshops on mind and body health and alternative therapies during the year.      The Kariwak is festooned with native flowering plants that impart a verdant ambience of varied colors and fragrances. Lush tropical gardens provide home for varied and lively bird life. Here are all the amenities for a perfect Caribbean vacation - outdoor jacuzzi, swimming pool, waterfall, full service restaurant and bar, and close proximity to beaches.      I must say a word about the Kariwak restaurant. It is a wonderful place in which to experience the pace of Tobago. The friendly staff serves meals in a thatched-roof open-air dining room inspired by the buildings of the early inhabitants of the islands, the Arawaks. Wholesome, healthy food is prepared and served with love, care, and imagination under the guidance of co-manager Cynthia Clovis. Cynthia plans and supervises every dish, every day. Whole, fresh natural foods enhanced with herbs grown in the hotel's own gardens are the soul of Kariwak's cuisine, in which canned and frozen foods play no part. The Kariwak serves homemade breads, ice creams, yogurt, and teas and makes salads and snacks available between meals.

Pax Guest House Mount St. Benedict (Trinidad) Email: stay@paxguesthouse.com  At the edge of the Northern Range, with the ornate tapestry of the blue-green forest on Mount Tabor at its back and the lush Plains of Caroni at its feet, lies the Pax Guest House Mount St. Benedict. Centrally located in the cool heights (250 m, 820 ft.) of the largest and oldest (1912) Benedictine monastery in the Caribbean, Pax boasts 19 rooms, three tennis courts, and several nature trails on a 243-ha (600-acre) estate. The area contains two distinctly different types of evergreen forest: softwood (Caribbean pine) and hardwood. Guided tours through the estate are available Pax Guest House is centrally located for birding excursions in all directions and is itself surrounded by bird-rich habitat. The manager, Gerard Ramsawak, is the epitome of a perfect host, providing delectable Caribbean dishes, sumptuous lunches, and sublime rum punch while adding his own charming personality to an already pleasing ambiance. You may telephone Pax directly from overseas, and you may telephone overseas from Pax. Piarco Airport is about 11 km (7 mi.) to the east, and Port-of-Spain is 12 km (7.5 mi.) to the west Electricity at Pax is standard 120-volt, 60-cycle alternating current; appliances usually will need no converters. Most rooms are on the second floor. Baths are mostly shared, with separate men's and ladies' rooms. There also are efficiency (self-contained) rooms. Breakfast usually is served from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m., lunch buffet at 12:30 p.m., and dinner buffet at 7:30 p.m. Birders can arrange to have breakfast served as early as 5:30 a.m. or to have fruit and beverages set out for them the night before. Enormous lunches are packed every day for picnics in the field.

Speyside Inn (Tobago)      "The Speyside Inn is a small, affordable, owner-operated country Inn situated on the outskirts of a small fishing village on Tobago's North East coast. It is utterly unique, and uniquely enchanting.      "With six large rooms opening on a stunning expanse of sea, sky, and tiny islands so close you feel you can touch them, plus two attractive self-catering cabins and an open-terrace restaurant bordered by frangipani and sea-grape, the Speyside Inn offers an alluring mix of simplicity and sophistication. Service is friendly and personal; the ambience is casual; and the cuisine is exceptionally good.      "This is an ideal place to lie back in a hammock and leave the rest of the world behind. Alternatively it's a perfect base for diving, snorkeling, hiking, fishing, bird-watching, swimming, and touring the majestic rain forests of this magical island.      "Either way you can surrender to the warm massage of the Caribbean, the invigorating swell of the Atlantic, and the constant caress of the Northeast Tradewinds - and ask yourself what kept you away so long."

Birding and Natural History

Coral Reefs, by Environment TOBAGO      "Coral reefs are spectacular to behold, lush gardens in the sea, supporting a staggering diversity of marine life in a densely packed, thriving marine metropolis. In fact, coral reefs harbour the greatest diversity of life in the oceans, and are second only to tropical rainforests in the number of species found in one area on Earth. Nearly 25% of all marine life depends upon coral reefs for their survival, yet reefs make up only a very small part of the world's oceans: far less than 1% of the vast ocean floor. Because of this, coral reefs are often called the rainforests of the sea."

Fatbirder - Trinidad &Tobago Site Guide Tobago - Kilgwyn, Buccoo, Turtle Beach, Pigeon Point, Little Tobago Island, St. Giles, Flagstaff Hill, Roxborough-Bloody Bay Road, Roxborough Pool, Grafton Bird Sanctuary. Trinidad - Asa Wright Nature Center (guided trips: Blanchisseuse, Aripo Forest, Arena Forest, Nariva Swamp, Caroni Swamp, Waller Field, Introduction to Asa Wright Nature Center and Oilbird Cave). Also trip list.

Guided Birdwatching Guided Birdwatching.com is the link between the traveling birder and birding guides all around the world. Our aim is to index all amateur birding guides, birding companies, field trips and bird walks.

Travellingbirder.com "Our web site is used by birders from around the world, in particular to search for trip reports and for discussing issues related to bird travel in our Forum. We have therefore decided to move these features to this new site with the more proper name Travellingbirder.com... two large birding trip report sites have been included. Thus, with 'Birdfinders' and the site by Jon Hornbuckle, each containing around 50 reports, the total number of birding trip reports in our database has passed 4,600."

Trinidad &Tobago Field Naturalist Club Not only can you access information about this fine organization at this web site, you can catch up on the latest sightings in Trinidad &Tobago as well as the entire southeastern Carbbean via the SOUTHEASTERN CARIBBEAN BIRD ALERT. Sponsored by the T&T Field Naturalists' Club, their aim is to promote birding and ornithology in the southeastern Caribbean by fostering communication among resident and visiting birders regarding the study of birds in the region.

Trinidad & Tobago Hot Spots Checklist, tours/guides, eco-lodges, rare bird alerts, specialty birds, print resources, map and info.

Carnival

Trinidad, Port of Spain Carnaval Not only Carnival -- this site also provides links to the best city guides, news and media, where to stay, getting around there, maps, tours, eating out, food, shopping, day trips and beaches, attractions and sightseeing, photos, sports and adventure, an event calendar, and lots of links to other T&T websites.

Conservation

Environment TOBAGO "Environment TOBAGO conserves Tobago's natural and living resources and advances the knowledge and understanding of such resources, their wise and sustainable use, and their essential relationship to human health and the quality of life. Tobago is a tiny island (116 sq. miles) located at the southern tip of the Caribbean archipelago. It is the little sister of Trinidad, a rural and peaceful island (population: 50,000) which only now is seeing an increase in tourism development. Our environment is already under severe stress after years of abuse and neglect. If action is not taken now to reverse the current trends and prepare for the increase in development currently taking place, Tobago may become another Caribbean island stripped of its charm - its wildlife and forests, even the sand on its beaches."

Environmental Management Authority, Trinidad & Tobago "The Environmental Management Authority (EMA) is a statutory body established by the government of Trinidad & Tobago to address the country's environmental problems. The EMA was established in June 1995 under the Environmental Management Act, No. 3 of 1995. The Environmental Management Act is legislation with the goal of ensuring the protection, conservation, enhancement and wise use of the environment of Trinidad & Tobago. It also establishes the EMA, sets out its functions and provides for an Environmental Trust Fund and an Environmental Commission. To give effect to the many provisions of the Act, subsidiary legislation is required and this will be put in place by the EMA."

Street End Feeds Mail Order Birding Supplies in Hampshire, England Street End Feeds Bird Shop: wild bird seed, seed mixes, bird gift service, black sunflower seeds, straights seeds, suet and fat foods, Niger seed, and many more bird related services.

Directories

Outdoor directory DirectoryOutdoor.com is a human-edited directory dedicated to sites related to the outdoors. DirectoryOutdoor is divided in outdoor and business-related categories and subcategories.

The Trinidad Guide The Trinidad Guide is your comprehensive guide to the unspoiled beauty and fascinating culture of two of the Caribbean's most popular islands. Trinidad & Tobago both have their own unique identities and many travelers find that a vacation just isn't complete without sampling the lifestyle on each island.

Guide Services

Adventure Birding & Naturalist Tours Geoffrey Gomes is a good friend of mine, a fellow member of the Trinidad & Tobago Rare Bird Committee, and a highly experienced naturalist specializing in birds and bats. Geoffrey is an ornithologist on the government-appointed Wild Life Conservation Committee, which advises the Environmental Minister on all aspects of wildlife conservation. He is also a former Trinidad & Tobago representative on the board of the Society of Caribbean Ornithology and a retired (10 years) member of the management council of the Zoological Society of Trinidad & Tobago. I highly recommend his bird tour company, Adventure Birding & Naturalist Tours.

Peter Cox Peter Cox was born in Trinidad and moved to Tobago when he was seven years old. As a child he developed a keen interest in local plants, nature, and the birds around him. From his boyhood experiences and interest he continued with formal studies in ornithology, plants, and wildlife, which allowed him to become a finely tuned naturalist and tour guide. Peter offers well-informed and reliable tour guiding service to Tobago's visitors.

Darren Henry Darren Henry is a licensed tour guide with the Tobago House of Assembly's Tourism Division. He holds a Certificate in Tropical Dendrology (Costa Rica), which enables him to integrate information on woody plants into his very interesting tour guiding through the Main Ridge Forest Reserve. Darren can tell you about the symbiotic and parasitic relationships between different plant species and between plants and animals and about the medicinal uses of tropical plants. He can also take you to see the Blue-backed Manakin, White-tailed Sabrewing hummingbird, Rufous-tailed Jacamar, and numerous other bird species. At the end of the trek, Darren can take you to "cool down" at one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Tobago.

Martyn Kenefick My good friend Martyn Kenefick was born in England, where he worked in the insurance industry for 27 years before taking very early retirement and moving to Trinidad. He was an active birder in the UK, especially in his home area, Beachy Head in Sussex. Martyn also gained extensive experience throughout Europe and has birded and banded birds in the United States, Asia, and Africa. He now works as a freelance ornithologist in Trinidad & Tobago, where he serves as Secretary of the Trinidad & Tobago Rare Birds Committee. Click here to email Martyn.

Roger Neckles' Avifauna Tours Treat yourself to a fantastic time with my friend Roger! "The birdwatcher's first choice in Trinidad & Tobago: Avifauna Tours. Personally lead tours by award winning wildlife photographer and naturalist Roger Neckles."

David Rooks Nature Tours David Rooks is one of the veteran nature tour guides on Tobago. A naturalist all of his life, David has been President of the Trinidad & Tobago Field Naturalist Club four times. An internationally known biologist, David has served on a host of national and international committees and boards. From 1986 through 1990 he served as field advisor to Sir David Attenborough during the filming of the BBC nature series that included "The Trials of Life", "Vampires, Devilbirds and Spirits-the Calypso Isles", and "Little Creatures who Run the World". When not guiding bird tours, David serves as spokesman for Environment Tobago, a non-governmental protection and education group founded in 1996 after repeated requests from concerned citizens and visitors to Tobago.

Tobago Tour Guides "Anyone can call him/herself a tour guide. Here's a list of truly knowledgeable and environmentally sensitive guides. We strongly recommend that you take advantage of their services."

The Travel Centre Eco-Tours "Trinidad is a haven for thousands of tropical and exotic species of flora and fauna. Take one of our multi-day package eco-tours, where accommodation, transport and meals (as indicated) are arranged for your convenience and comfort."

News

CANA "#1 For Caribbean News in Print & Audio. CANA (the Caribbean News Agency) is the number one daily provider of satellite-delivered Caribbean regional news and information to major newspapers, radio and TV stations in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Headquartered in Barbados, West Indies, CANA also provides its daily coverage to international news agencies, including Reuters, the German News Agency and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). CANA operates Wire, Radio and on-line news services. We also produce the main full colour business and financial monthly magazine CANABusine$$ and offer a Newspaper Clipping Service. Our clients range from media houses to commercial banks, from international agencies to hotel chains. Our Mission: To enhance integration among Caribbean peoples and between them and the rest of the world, through the timely provision of accurate, balanced and impartial news and information."

Trinidad Guardian Newspaper "The Guardian of Democracy"

Trinidad Internet Express newspaper "News from Trinidad & Tobago and the Caribbean region."

Photos

Keith Barrow's Birds of Trinidad & Tobago "Trinidad is the Southern most island of the Caribbean, located off the East coast of Venezuela, the two countries being separated by a channel which is not more than seven miles wide. As a result of its location, Trinidad & Tobago have a South American or neotropical fauna, as opposed to the other islands of the Caribbean whose bird life is predominately 'Tropical North American'. Its location also gives Trinidad the unique advantage of harbouring over 400 species of birds, making it one of the richest birding countries per square mile in the world. Dr. Russell Barrow, a renowned local photographer, has captured many of these species on film."

Soca Islands Photo Gallery "The Soca Islands photo gallery contains some photos from Trinidad & Tobago the way I remember it - these photos were taken some years ago already. Although not a major tourist destination in the Caribbean, T&T, as it's affectionately known by many has a lot to offer - Unspoilt nature, great beaches, natural wonders like the world's largest pitch lake and of course as the name of this page implies, a lot of GREAT music to rock your bones!!! After all, Trinidad & Tobago is the home of the Steel Pan, Calypso, Parang, Chutney-Soca and Limbo dancing...and each year celebrates the World's Greatest Festival - the Trinidad & Tobago Carnival!"

Tourism

Calabash Skyviews Guide to Tobago A very good list and description of worthwhile places to visit on Tobago. Be sure to check out their terrific, detailed island map.

Discover Trinidad & Tobago Discover Trinidad & Tobago is the official visitor's guide to the Caribbean's most fascinating destination - two islands, one country. This is the country that invented Caribbean Carnival, the steelband and calypso. Discover is a complete information package of feature articles, pictures, listings and country information.

Do It Caribbean "The carnival land of Trinidad is the larger part of this twin-island nation, and its inhabitants move at a fast pace, especially in the capital, Port of Spain, whose 500,000 inhabitants live in the tightly-packed corridors of downtown. This is where the action is; the streets are a cacophony of bars and businesses, markets and maxi-taxis booming music. The home of limbo, calypso and the steel band, it has a hectic nightlife, and if you have to eat, the choice will overwhelm you; but there's no time to sit down, especially when it's Carnival time."

Historic Tobago Tour "Tobago is a small island in the southern Caribbean, and it offers all that one might expect of a Caribbean tourist destination. Politically, it is part of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, though the history of the two islands is distinct. These pages present a tour of historic sites on Tobago that are related to the production of sugar, rum and molasses. During the late 18th and early 19th century, the export of these three products to England and the United States created a thriving economy, the remains of which can still be seen on the island. It is these remains that we will visit..."

Roger James' Trinidad Website This site is dedicated to people looking for information on the Caribbean, specifically the wonderful twin island paradise of Trinidad & Tobago.

Tobago Today The informative news magazine for the visitor to Tobago.

Tourism and Industrial Development Company of Trinidad & Tobago, Limited. "Trini Links! Categories: Articles on T&T, arts & culture, business, educational institutions, general information, government, how to get here, miscellaneous, nature and wildlife, sports, travel & tourism"

Trinidad & Tobago Destination Handbook Welcome; Towns & Cities; Carnival; Festivals & Culture; Tobago Heritage Festival; Cuisine; Eco-Adventure; Nightlife; Surf, Sea & Sand; Weddings & Honeymoons; Island Sports; Cruising; Ground Tour Operators/Car Rentals

Welcome to Trinidad & Tobago "Welcome to Trinidad & Tobago, a cosmopolitan mix. Here you find the allure of an old world civilisation overlaid with a new world energy. This is the birthplace of calypso, limbo and steelband. The culture and heritage of our society boasts ethnic influences from every continent."

Travel Services

Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel Online "Information about the distinguishing characteristics of both islands with advice on getting around. Lists chief sights and attractions, and hotels."

BirdingPal "Birdingpal is the international site that brings together birders using instant on-line access. Birdwatchers are special people, who reach out to make new friends all around the world. Through our hospitality the world becomes a better place... The next time you travel and want to go birdwatching, you can find local birdwatchers who will show you around. You can also meet traveling birders who are interested in birdwatching. Going on a business trip, to a conference or on vacation? Have a bit of extra time? Don't waste it. Go birdwatching and connect with local birders who knows the local hotspots and have a great time birding. Locate the best places to find a bird for your list and meet nice people with the same favourite pastime as yourself."

Chaguaramas Development Authority (Trinidad) Interesting site covering the western end of northern Trinidad, the Chaguaramas area. Links to Charguaramas National Park and its natural history. Still under construction at last visit. "Some 10,000 years ago, after titanic battles beneath the sea, a mountainous chunk of land was torn from the South American continent. When the new island of Trinidad was born, its ancient land mass and the creatures which lived there became separated from the mighty continent by a passage of water seven miles wide, the Boca Grande. The legacy to Trinidad of this parting is a diverse ecology quite unlike anything else in the Caribbean."

TravelCaribe.com "TravelCaribe.com is a Caribbean vacation planning and travel booking website featuring detailed information on more than 1,300 hotels and an array of ideas to help users create the perfect Caribbean vacation. Unbiased, informative, and easy to navigate, TravelCaribe.com is the ideal online tool for honeymooners, vacationing families and adventure travelers alike."

Trinidad-guide.info "The Trinidad Guide is your comprehensive guide to the unspoiled beauty and fascinating culture of two of the Caribbean's most popular islands. Trinidad and Tobago both have their own unique identities and many travelers find that a vacation just isn't complete without sampling the lifestyle on each island."