Icacos Point is one area where people have been fishing and catching fish for over 200 years.

Click here to find out more about fishing at Icacos Point.

Because of the diversity of peoples that have called Aruba home, daily life is influenced by African, South American and native Caribbean cultures. Nowhere is this exciting diversity more apparent than in houses of worship found throughout the island. Aruba features a wealth of special religious sites where visitors of all faiths can experience peaceful scenery and explore historic architecture.

Click here to read more about Aruba's Churches.

Want to experience diving in a different way? Then go to Curacao. Do you know that there you can dive without the need for a boat? Yes, unlike other diving spots in the world, in Curacao you can just walk to a diving spot and dive from there.

To see how you can dive without a boat Click here. 

The Maracas Bay Agri Tourism Park is an adventure in tropical agriculture. The Maracas Bay Agri Tourism Park however offers more than just experiencing tropical agriculture.

Click here to learn more about the Maracas Bay Agri Tourism Park. 

Preparing for your first Hike

By Juan D'Argent

So you heard of trekking and want to give it a try. First let's see what is trekking, shall we. Trekking is traveling slow and laboriously, usually on foot and on rough terrain. As such you will need to be able to meet the challenges you will encounter on your trip.

Click here to learn how to prepare for your first trek.

Thanks for reading,
Brian Ramsey

The Easter weekend provided the opportunity to discover another of the areas used for beach camping by Trinidadians.

Click here to find out more about camping at Sans Souci.

The Treveni Mandir is an impressive site, sitting on a hill with spires reaching for the sky and manicured lawns spread around. This large temple complex is truly beautiful with detailed workmanship.

Click here to read more about the Treveni Mandir 

The great adventure of swimming with dolphins in the Bahamas. Nowhere in the world is swimming freely with dolphins an easier and more exciting adventure than in The Bahamas. Part of the amazement lies in observing them in their natural habitat, as you dive into open waters along coral reefs. 

Click here to learn about swimming with dolphins. 

St Lucia Beaches are different from one another. Some have grey sand, some black sand and some white powdered sand. But one thing is common to them. They are exotic beaches surrounded by awe inspiring views of the vas verdant vegetation of this lovely island. 

Click here to learn about St Lucia's beaches. 

A few years ago if you had said to anyone that you were going to look at art on the Port of Spain wharf they would have looked at you strangely. But now you can definitely see works of art by Trinidad's renowned painters on the wharf or at least what used to be the wharf.

To read about art on the Port of Spain Waterfront click here.

Capturing Great Landscape Photography

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A great landscape view for a picture depends largely on the amount of light falling on its location.

Click here to learn what else is required for great landscape photography.

Thanks for reading,
Brian Ramsey

The skies over the Caribbean are usually filled with Kites during the month of April as the Trade Winds blow through the region. These colorful kites capture our attenton as they dance in the breeze. The majority of these kites are purchased from roadside vendors and manufactured in Asian factories. There was a time, not too long ago however, when the kites were made by little children or their parents. This seemingly lost art is however not difficult to learn.

To learn how to make a kite, click here

With the name Turtle Beach you would expect to see turtles on the beach and every year for approximately 4 months, giant leatherback turtles heave themselves out of the ocean and on to the sand to lay their eggs. Turtle Beach however is not the only beach in Tobago on which these marine creatures are found and leatherback turtles are not the only turtles that visit Tobago.  

To learn more about Turtle Watching in Tobago, click here

The Queen's Park Oval has been the mecca for cricket in Trinidad and Tobago for over 100 years. The Oval however is now also becoming known for art by Trinidad and tobago artists

Click here to learn about art at the Oval. 

In the Cayman Islands there is one attraction that many tourists flocked to, Stingray City. Since the crocodile hunter, Steve Irwin, died from a poisonous barb while diving at the Great Barrier Reef, tourism to the Stingray City has significantly dropped. It is however safe to swim at Stingray City in the Cayman Islands. The rays here are tame and non aggressive to human beings.

Click here to learn about swimming with stingrays. 

If you're looking to sample a slice of rural Cuban life, then a stint in a Trinidad hotel could be just the ticket. Located in the center of the island, the city is labeled as a UNESCO world heritage site and is a hot sleepy town filled with colonial architecture and idyllic cobbled streets. Here's everything you need to know about it, if you're considering making a holiday in Trinidad, Cuba a "must" for your next visit to the island.

Click here to discover Trinidad in Cuba.

Tortuga church, as it is commonly known, is the Catholic Church of Our Lady of Montserrat built in 1872. Within the church are stained glass windows, depicting biblical scenes, that were made in Toulouse, France, between 1880 and 1890. Also in the church is the shrine to the Black Virgin of Montserrat. 

Learn more about the Tortuga Catholic Church

Point Coco is on the south western coastline of Trinidad in an area of small villages separated by forest. Its quiet beach is used for bathing, camping and fishing.

Mounain Bike Tyre Pressure

By Paul Kramer

Riding a bike is more than just balancing and paddling. To get the true joy of your ride, it is mandatory to have appropriate tire pressure in your mountain bike. This has a marked effect on your bike's performance. Tire pressure can vary significantly between rider to rider and tire setup to tire setup. Trail conditions and the type of terrain can also greatly affect what tire pressure you should run.

Click Here to learn more aboutsetting appropriate pressure in mountain bike tires.

Thanks for reading,
Brian Ramsey

Tobago Camping

The Caribbean has the image of being a beach destination. Not surprisingly as the beaches belong to the most attractive in the world. Some islands have indeed little more to offer than the beaches, sailing and snorkeling. For most visitors, this is more than enough. But there are islands like Grenada that have a fascinating hinterland to offer. Rain forest hikes are an experience that few ever had in their lives.

To learn more about Hiking in Grenada, click here

Supported by nearly 70 square miles of incredibly diverse ecosystems, St. Kitts might be the best Caribbean destination for outdoor recreation. With an average year-round temperature of 78 degrees fahrenheit, it seems like the weather is always perfect for a hike through the rainforest or a bike ride through the island's historic countryside.

 To learn more about Hiking in St Kitts, click here

Easily accessible by anyone, this is another location that allows you to do some shoreline fishing in the waters of the Gulf of Paria.

Click here for directions to this fishing spot. 

Clifton Hill Beach in Point Fortin was a favorite of those on Sunday excursions. Unfortunately the laying of the pipeline to provide gas for the LNG plant resulted in the destruction of the beach. As a result of the removal of the beach, a new road has been constructed to allow accessing the beach further north and a beach facilty constructed. 

Click here to learn the new developments at Point Fortin Beach

The rock walls that destroyed the Clifton Hill Beach for swimmers, created new locations for fishermen.

Click here to investigate the fishing at Point Fortin.

If you are interested in the history of trains in Trinidad, we have added a link on the Outdoors Trinidad web site to a site that has a compact history of railways in Trinidad plus some wonderful photograms of life in early Trinidad. You can access the link by going to either the Citigate section or the Harris Promenade section of the Other Places of Interest Page on the Outdoors Trinidad web site.

The Northern Range of Trinidad is a delight for hikers and both sides of the range have natural wonders to discover. The Outdoors Trinidad web site has recently added information on Habio Waterfall in the Rincon Valley and on the North Oropouche River Hike in the Valencia region.

Staying Dry When Stuck Out In The Rain

By Victor Epand

Waterproof, windproof, and breathable clothing is an innovation no one should be without, especially out in the rain. When rain gear is made out of squaltex fabric you do not have to worry about those scratching sounds when you walk or rub up against a bush or a tree. There are a lot of innovations that stick out in the mind of hunters and fisherman everywhere such as a cartridge-firing gun, mono-filament, and camouflage.

Click Here to learn more about breathable waterproof clothing.

Thanks for reading,
Brian Ramsey

Editor & Publisher