Port of Spain bristles with energy 24 hours a day. As the largest city and commercial center of the Caribbean, this port is a hub for business travelers and tourists alike. It is also home to one of the most diverse populations in the world, and although the residents hail from all points West and East, the main language is English, making this town a great place to stop and play.

Originally settled by an Amerindian tribe, the Spanish were the first colonizers, arriving with troops in the 16th century. The British took over in 1897, and kept the capital of the region in Port of Spain, where it had been moved a few years earlier. Port of Spain experienced a serious growth up until the mid 20th century, when its population began to move into the suburbs outside the city. The population currently stands at around 50,000 people, but this is misleading due to the expansive metropolitan area.

Known for its massive $2,000,000 cruise ship complex, it is the strange Caribbean cruise indeed that fails to stop in Trinidad. Port of Spain attracts travelers of all kinds, to match its population, and passengers on a cruise should be prepared for a warm reception by this central island. For the traveler with a one or two day stopover at this destination, a short trip down the island's coast from Port of Spain reveals white sandy beaches and a tropical paradise to make you skeptical that you are so close to a medium sized business center.

In fact, you could not be better situated to experience the rich, luscious tropical nature that Trinidad and Tobago can provide. Next time you are writing that expense report, or staring at the clock with 45 long minutes left until 5, remember that booking your travel with Carefree Travel and Cruises could get you here in as short a time as you want, and with plenty of spending money leftover to let you live like a king in this green tropical island.

Top Attractions and Activities

A quick tour of Port of Spain should include a stroll down Independence Square, a long arcade between two streets built with strolling and ambling squarely in mind. Watching the resident of Port of Spain meet and greet is people watching at its tropical best. While in the city, make sure to make time for the Port-of-Spain Royal Botanical Gardens. Not only does it boast some of the islands diverse species of flora, visitors can take a peak at the President's home, which is located on the premises.

Beaches in Port of Spain are not the best, mostly because of the city's position as a center of trade and its massive port. A quick bus or ferry ride, however, will yield a paradise of emerald green forests juxtaposed against lapping blue waves and stunning white sand. For any beach loving cruise goers Trinidad is an island that will leave your head spinning. Visiting all the beaches is not a possibility, but some of the better ones can be reached quite easily. Maracas and Cuevas bays are both within striking distance along the North Coast Road. Maracas is the closer of the two, and boasts more facilities, but also more crowds. Cuevas is quieter and has a weaker tide, making it friendlier for swimming.

With the largest amount of beaches in the world, a breathtaking culture, and a pulsing nightlife, there is no better place to make a port of call or to just travel in than Port of Spain. The next time you dream of tropical scenery and ice-cold daiquiris you can stop dreaming. Book your travel immediately. Carefree Travel and Cruises will get you there with the best possible deal, so that you can enjoy your cold beverage in the most scenic of all the Caribbean islands.

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