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T&T is not really known as a tourist destination, especially when compared to Jamaica; so this poll doesn't seem to be quite 'fair'. Maybe comparing Jamaica to other hot destinations like Puerto Rico, Barbados, Dominican Republic, even Cuba; would had been better.
Trini all the way!! If you are a culture vulture, I doubt there is a more interesting country in the Caribbean. If you are into resorts, and just want to chill and party, it barely matters where you go in the Caribbean (not that I'm condemning chilling and partying).
Trinidad, btw, is much more interesting than Tobago, Trinidad doesn't even need tourism!
If you are into resorts, and just want to chill and party, it barely matters where you go in the Caribbean (not that I'm condemning chilling and partying).
Agree on this part, if you are stuck in an All Inclusive resort, you might as well choose the cheaper option wherever you go, you are not going to get any real cultural experience and will probably meet more Americans, Canadians and Europeans than actual locals.
I personally can't choose. I am from Jamaican so I love home, but my wife is from Trinidad and I have spent alot of time on the Island because of that. Both are diverse interesting distinct cultures with amazing history and music along with excellent cuisine.
I do have to admit though, people who travel to Trinidad are probably more likely to be the type of traveler that wants to actually experience the culture over tourists to Jamaica. Trinidad is alot less commercialized than Jamaica and you are forced to interact with the local culture, unlike Jamaica where you have to option to segregate yourself in one of the many resorts. It is a shame people do not take the time to experience the "real" Jamaica when they visit.
Trini Carnival = One of the best times you will have in your life.
That's what I heard. But it's very hard to get down there if you have no family or friends willing to accommodate your visit if you didn't book a room a year in advance.
That's what I heard. But it's very hard to get down there if you have no family or friends willing to accommodate your visit if you didn't book a room a year in advance.
Agree, you need to start planning immediately after Carnival ends the previous year.
Been to both a few times... I'd say Jamaica solely because of safety. Hard to say without knowing what you're looking for though.
To be fair though, in Jamaica I stayed at a resort (safer environment)... in T&T, I was with distant in laws.
A little late for this year, but another place to party for Carnavales (without having to worry too much about violence)-- Las Tablas, Panama! It's a great time!
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T&T for cultural diversity & experience, and it is a little bit safer. The cultural experience will be different from rest of the Caribbean. The crime has certainly risen, but there have been inaccurate reports about the crime rate. The crime rate is actually still slightly lower than Jamaica, USVI and one or two other islands if one reads the UN report on crime for the region.
Jamaica for the beaches and resorts. Further, if one wants to experience a well-known culture of the Caribbean, then JA would be the choice. Crime, though actually higher than Trinidad, is generally confined to certain areas.
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