EXPERIENCE LONG WEEKENDS IN TRINIDAD
Cheers to a Trini Weekend! In 2025, Trinidad’s long weekends are the perfect excuse to plan your vacation. These extended breaks are gateways to immersive cultural celebrations, lively festivals, and adventures waiting to unfold.
Be it revelling in a street parade for Carnival, lighting deyas during Divali, enjoying a pan yard lime for the World Steelpan Festival, or swaying to African rhythms on Emancipation Day, experience Trinidad in 2025 offers a spectacular lineup of long weekends, blending cultural festivities, national pride, and religious observances. Experience everything Trinidad has to offer – and plan your trip for this long weekend with our handy guide to each long weekend.
Our first ‘long weekend’ is during Carnival. Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival is known as the “Greatest Show on Earth”, renowned for its vibrancy as the world’s most authentic carnival celebration. The highlight of Trinidad’s carnival experience is the grand street parade on Carnival Monday and Tuesday, although festivities begin just after Christmas and culminate on Ash Wednesday. Expect dozens of high-energy parties and premier cultural competitions along the way. It’s a colourful and exuberant festival showcasing our beautiful destination’s rich cultural heritage.
GETTING TO TRINIDAD
Traveling to Trinidad is a breeze with multiple direct flights from the US, Canada, Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, and the UK, along with convenient connections through major international hubs, ensuring a smooth and swift arrival into Port of Spain.
You can fly directly to Trinidad from key cities such as New York, Miami, Orlando, Houston, Toronto, London, Amsterdam, and Panama City, as well as Caribbean islands like Barbados and St. Lucia. With these airlift options, getting to Trinidad is easy.
WHERE TO STAY
From world-class hotels with mesmerizing city and ocean views, to eco-lodges tucked away in our lush tropical island, here’s a look at some our various places to stay in Trinidad.
HYATT REGENCY TRINIDAD SPECIAL
Experience your Divali long weekend at the Hyatt Regency located in our capital city, Port of Spain. Enjoy this special local rate inclusive of stay and a delicious buffet breakfast. See details below.
- Single Occupancy: Rate starts from US$179.00 per night + 21.55% taxes for a Standard Room, single occupancy, inclusive of buffet breakfast for one guest.
- Double Occupancy: US$209.00per night + 21.55% taxes for double occupancy, inclusive of buffet breakfast for two guests.
- This rate is subject to hotel availability.
- When entering your dates on our website, click Special Rates > Special Offer Code in the drop-down box and enter code: TANDT
The BRIX Autograph Collection in Port of Spain, Trinidad
Crews Inn Hotel & Yachting Centre in Chaguaramas, Trinidad
HADCO Experiences at Asa Wright Nature Centre in Arima, Trinidad
DISCOVER OUR LONG WEEKENDS
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO CARNIVAL
SPIRITUAL BAPIST (SHOUTER) LIBERATION DAY & EID-UL-FITR
GOOD FRIDAY & EASTER MONDAY
INDIAN ARRIVAL DAY
LABOUR DAY & CORPUS CHRISTI
AFRICAN EMANCIPATION DAY
INDEPENDENCE DAY
DIVALI
CHRISTMAS & BOXING DAY
PLAN YOUR TRIP TO TRINIDAD
Trinidad’s ability to honour and respect its many various religious groups is a testament to its cultural harmony, and this long weekend perfectly captures that spirit of unity. Whether attending ceremonies, exploring the island’s attractions, or simply enjoying the peaceful ambiance, this long weekend blends reflection and relaxation, making it an ideal time to visit and immerse yourself in Trinidad’s cultural richness.
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