If you have a love of adventure, follow the tropical route to Tobago and Trinidad, the much-talked about Caribbean islands. Soak up the passions of a culture that is as colorful as its people. Half Moon Blue at Half Moon Blue Resorts, the French colonial resort at the Donkey Cart House, Bacelot Bay, Tobago, opens its doors to welcome you into an exotic ambience where the décor is as warm as its hospitality. Surround yourself with luxury and relaxation as Half Moon Blue pampers you with its renowned Caribbean heritage and tradition.
Woven with the tapestry of a long history, the islands of Trinidad and Tobago have spun the magic of a never-ending carousel of celebrations. With a spectrum of entertainment covering an entire gamut of parties, sports, culture, cuisines, theater, dance, films and music, Trinidad and Tobago vibrates with the spirit of fun, frolic and feasting. The islands showcase a variety of entertainment every month of the year not only to entertain themselves but to share their love of the different facets of life that add a fulfilling meaning and the essence of joie de vivre.
Opening a delightful fortnight of creativity from September 17th to September 30th, 2008, the Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival (TTFF) showcases its Animae Caribe – Animation and New Media Festival. Held at MovieTowne and Studio Film Club, Port of Spain, the festival explores the Diaspora of the Caribbean people and Latin America. In order to educate the people of Trinidad and Tobago with the art of filmmaking, the TTFF has brought in art of filmmaking to entertain its audiences. The fascinating fairytale ‘Cinderella’ is also enacted to give the people the magic of theater, showcasing costumes, dance, music and comedy. This gorgeous theatrical production is featured from September 23rd to the 28th.
Taking the craft of entertainment to encourage the spirit of camaraderie and joy, the Annual Carib Tobago Cycling Festival attracts cyclists from around the world to take part in the Tobago’s 22nd Annual International Cycling Classic. The cycling route winds through the island’s beautiful coastline, starting from Milford Road, Crown Point and then traverses the Atlantic Coast with an in-land crossing at Speyside alongside the Caribbean Sea. The racing route goes through the quaint villages of Moriah and Mason Hall and ends at Milford Main Road, Crown Point. Blended with excitement and a sense of adventure, Tobago invites golf enthusiasts and champions to participate in the Tobago Open Golf Tournament held at the stunningly picturesque Tobago plantations Golf Course.
Studded with merriment, fabulous cuisines and friendly competition, the islands bring in a sense of spirituality with the International Gospel Festival. As the islands of Trinidad and Tobago reverberate with sights, sounds and sensations, the islanders have added another feature to their kaleidoscope of entertainment with the Tobago Fest that features a carnival with Fest Queen Contest, Night Mas, soca concerts, Parade of bands and the steel bands. The highlight of these festivities ends with the Republic Day of Trinidad and Tobago on the 24th of September that weaves in the freedom of the warm and friendly islands with harmony and rhythm.
Half Moon Blue invites you to relax after the excitement of the festivals and casts a spell of romance and old-world charm to give you the intrinsic value of the true taste of Caribbean revitalization.