Christopher Columbus reached the islands of Trinidad and Tobago on his third voyage to the New World in 1498.
Nothing much happened after that till the British took an interest in the islands in the early 1500s. For the next few centuries it was a hotly fought over territory with the British, Spanish, Dutch and French all laying claim to it. The islands became part of the British Empire in 1814 and obtained their independence in 1962. The Trinidad and Tobago history provides a key to what makes the islands so magical.
It is the people who create a great deal of the charm of the islands.
While the Europeans fought over the natural wealth of these islands, they did not want to do the work themselves and brought in slaves and bonded labor from India and China and people of this ethnicity make up a majority of the Trinidad And Tobago population. These people, along with the Chinese and European minorities, give the Trinidad and Tobago culture its unique identity. Imbibe the colors and mysteries of the Caribbean this Halloween.
All this coupled with the wonderful climate, great sporting options and incredible beaches make Trinidad and Tobago an ideal vacation destination. If you are looking for a real Tobago vacation, the place to stay is Half Moon Blue. This unique resort hotel offers all the comforts vacationers could ask for, great food and an idyllic location on the shore of tropical Bacolet Bay. At the same time, the atmosphere of the islands permeates the whole resort, making sure that you experience the Caribbean to the full.
