Trinidad and Tobago

Experience a completely different island at this former coffee-cocoa-citrus plantation deep in the rainforest about an hour's drive from Port of Spain. — Concierge

All roads may lead to Rome, but most roads certainly come from La Brea Pitch Lake, Trinidad, which contains the largest deposit of asphalt in the world. — Afar Magazine

A gorgeous beach. — Afar Magazine

Once part of a sugar plantation, the Savannah is a public park encircled by a 3.7km perimeter road that locals call the world’s largest roundabout. — Lonely Planet

In the 1770s, at a time when islands were changing hands dozens of times, both the French and the British gave Tobago something every island needed—forts overlooking bays. — Afar Magazine

Long, wide and windswept, Manzanilla Beach has caramel-colored sand, palm trees and rather murky, choppy waters; look out for mudskippers cruising the shallows. — Lonely Planet

Reached via a signposted turnoff from the main road between Speyside and Charlotteville, Flagstaff Hill is a popular spot to picnic and watch the birds circling St Giles Island. — Lonely Planet

Pass the small trickling waterfall near Forest Walk and round up your walk back around to the main house. — Afar Magazine

This essential stop when touring the northeast was constructed in 1897 on a stunning cliff. — Fodor's

Be sure to see the National Museum & Art Gallery, especially its Carnival exhibitions, the Amerindian collection and historical re-creations. — Fodor's

Maracas Bay is known as much for "bake 'n' shark" as for its fine waves. — Afar Magazine

Though small, the zoo has some interesting residents, including indigenous red howler monkeys, ocelots and various snakes including an anaconda found in central Trinidad. — Lonely Planet

Resplendent with exotic trees and plants, and networked by gentle paths, the Botanical Gardens date from 1818. — Lonely Planet

The beach across the street from the Mt. Irvine Bay Hotel has great surfing in July and August, and the snorkeling is excellent, too. It's also ideal for windsurfing in January and April. — Fodor's

You’ll find white sands and good year-round swimming at Store Bay, a five-minute walk from the airport. — Lonely Planet

A detailed and quite lengthy presentation on Trinidad's hummingbirds and the chance to watch the birds as they gather at sugar-water feeders. — Lonely Planet

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Although this museum covers everything from Amerindian history to the Cold War, the emphasis is on the two World Wars, and it's a must-see for history buffs. — Fodor's

In the hills above Argyle Falls, and accessed via the same approach road, Tobago Cocoa Estate offers hour-long plantation tours that give the lowdown on local chocolate production. — Lonely Planet