Revelers are flocking to the dual-island nation this winter for vibrant pre-Carnival celebrations and budget-friendly hotel specials
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Carnival in Trinidad & Tobago is a radical explosion of color, music, dance and creativity that sweeps the dual-island nation every year. With its massive masquerade bands, colorful costumes, pulsating music and exuberant celebrations, partygoers can still experience the Caribbean’s largest cultural event that attracts travelers from all over the world.
More than a two-day festival, Carnival in Trinidad & Tobago celebrations begin the day after Christmas and continue through to Carnival Monday and Tuesday (February 16 and 17). Although many of the island’s hotels are already at “full-house” capacity for the 2015 festival, revelers need not worry as they have the opportunity to take advantage of hotel deals while still experiencing the energetic sensation and anticipation of Carnival.
This is an exclusive opportunity to see the island in high preparations with costume band mas camps, competitions, fetes, concerts and parties leading up to Monday and Tuesday Carnival parades. Revelers are invited to watch as steel pan bands make intense preparations for Panorama, the annual competition of steel pan bands, the national instrument. Preliminary practice sessions, contests, King and Queen of Carnival Band Preliminaries and Semi Finals are hosted throughout the country during the six weeks leading up to Carnival. Calypso tents also open their doors to the public while cultural shows, from Limbo competitions to massive soca concerts add to the vivacious Carnival fever.
Carnival in Trinidad & Tobago LIME Fete
One of the most highly anticipated events, LIME Fete, is hosted every year on the Wednesday before Carnival at Hyatt Regency Trinidad. The fifth annual LIME Fete will be held on February 11, 2015. Hyatt Regency Trinidad spares no effort in treating guests to the “Ultimate” LIME experience, with nearly a half mile of waterfront food tents that feature Mexican, Peruvian, Atlantic, Pacific and Caribbean seafood including local authentic island fare, along with vegetarian delights and specials prepared by local and international master chefs. The VIP experience doesn’t end there, with vibrant Carnival costumes and hours of high energy musical performances.
In addition to the fetes and various shows, partygoers can save with discounts on room rates during the pre-Carnival celebrations. Hilton Trinidad is offering guests a $50 resort credit with the Leisure Escapes package and 10% off all room rates for active and retired military with the Military Family Rate. Couples simply looking to get away receive a complimentary drink upon arrival and in-room breakfast for two with the Instant Getaway Package.
Guests of Coblentz Inn are welcomed to take advantage of special pre-Carnival offers for reservations from January 30 – February 11, 2015. Guests who book five nights or more receive a discounted rate of $165 per night and guests who book seven nights or more receive a rate of $160 per night, both based on double occupancy. These rates are inclusive of a complimentary continental breakfast, all taxes, complimentary mini bar (upon arrival) and wireless internet access throughout the building. All reservations must be made by December 1, 2014. For more information, visit www.coblentzinn.com.
Courtyard Port of Spain is running weekend specials in January and February with rates as low as $159 per night, plus tax based on standard guest rooms. In addition, the hotel is offering a rate of $143 per night, plus tax for guests who book seven days advance for weeknight stays during this time. For booking and additional information, visit www.courtyardportofspain.com.
