Leatherback Turtle Season, Trinidad & Tobago 01 March-31 August 2008
The beautiful beaches of Trinidad & Tobago are among the few places left on earth where the Leatherback Turtle comes ashore to mate and nest. Endangered and fiercely protected by law, these fascinating creatures can be observed on the beaches between the months of March and August as they lay their eggs and as their hatchlings emerge. Visitors can also learn more and can raise awareness of the importance of turtle conservation projects underway on the island.

Plymouth Jazz Festival, Tobago 25-27 April 2008
The annual Tobago Jazz Festival is a star-studded extravaganza in the sun. Local talent will be showcased alongside some of the world’s biggest superstars. International musicians are being booked up already for 2008’s event, and the calibre is set to be as high as ever; the 2007 line up boasted Elton John, Diana Ross and Mary J Blige.

Angostura Sail Week, Tobago 11-16 May 2008
Tobago is blessed with perfect sailing conditions, so it’s no surprise that the annual Angostura Sail Week is such an important event in the Trinbagoan calendar. Local and international sailors compete in the regatta, the friendliest on the circuit, which perfectly combines off-shore rivalry with on-shore revelry. Throughout the week of serious, not so serious and fun sailing off the southwest of the island on the Caribbean Sea, a party atmosphere prevails with Angostura rum punch and soca music for all.

Tobago Heritage Festival 12 July-02 August 2008
Tobagonians treasure their heritage and have united annually since 1987 to celebrate the colourful history that has shaped the culture of this beautiful and diverse island, which includes a mix of Amerindian, African and European influence. Each of the island’s communities stages their own production, which is a song, dance and oral extravaganza, including ‘Ole Time Tobago Wedding’, ‘Heel an' Toe’, ‘Bele’ and the recitation of folk tales and superstitions.

Divali, Trinidad October/ November 2008
Trinidad is a multicultural and multi religious island and the festivals and cultures of all are celebrated nationally. The Hindu festival of Divali, or the ‘Festival of Lights’, is one of the island’s most popular religious events of the year. Villages glitter with the light from a multitude of deyahs, or small oil candles in clay pots, and Hindus welcome visitors of all denominations into their homes for food and sweets. Stories of light defeating darkness and good conquering evil are acted out in communities across Trinidad.