TOBAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL
This year’s confirmed artists come from a range of musical backgrounds to suit all tastes, including soul, swing, pop, and jazz. The headline acts include the delightful Diana Ross, ‘Do you think he’s sexy?’ Rod Stewart and the ‘Queen of the Night’ Whitney Houston!
The festival begins on 25 April 2008 and will run for three days in the picturesque fishing village of Plymouth, Tobago. Rod Stewart and Diana Ross will be performing over the weekend at the festival. Smokey Robinson, Shakira and En Vogue are among the other international artists that will be performing.
Friday 25th April 2008 at 7pm - James Ingram, Peabo Bryson, Diana Ross & Smokey Robinson
General Admission US$120.00, VIP US$200.00
Saturday 26th April 2008 at 8pm – Steel Pulse, En Vogue & Shakira
General Admission US$150.00, VIP –US$ 240.00
Sunday 27th April 2008, Whitney Houston & Rod Stewart
General Admission US$170.00, VIP US$ 280.00
Weekend Pass (3 days)
General Admission – US$420.00, VIP – US$700.00
NEW FERRY TERMINAL
The ease with which visitors can move between Trinidad & Tobago has been maximised by substantial investment into the sea-bridge that links the two islands. A new $18 million (£9.1 million), state-of-the-art ferry terminal in Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad is now fully operational.
The Port Authority of Trinidad & Tobago (PATT) manages a daily conventional ferry service and two fast ferries between the islands, the T&T Express and the T&T Spirit. Return tickets on the fast ferries cost TT$100 (about £8). For further information on sailing schedules, ticket outlets and fares visit the PATT website, www.patnt.com.
SCARBOROUGH JETTY EXTENSION
Tobago’s cruise industry has experienced a boost with the opening of a new, expanded jetty in the island’s capital of Scarborough. The 960 feet jetty can now accommodate larger cruise ships, such as the Voyager-class, which can carry capacities of up to 3,114 passengers.
Princess Line will dock in Tobago 22 times during the 2007/08 and 2008/09 seasons and Ocean Village Line will make 13 calls to the island during the 2008/09 season.
TASTE T&T 2008
Is an exciting culinary concept showcasing the best of Trinidad and Tobago's food while at the same time highlighting the creative talents of the country's top and up-and-coming chefs.
This year, on the May 24th and 25th the Jean Pierre Complex in Port of Spain will be transformed into the country’s largest restaurant with the widest variety of local cuisine infused with some international flavours.
The weekend's celebrations will be followed by the Taste T&T Restaurant Week when restaurants featured Taste T & T 2008 will be offering fixed specials and coupons to the public to come and sample more delicious cuisine.
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