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Trinidad and Tobago
“Trinidad and Tobago is often thought
to be a single destination, but they
are actually two islands that are quite
different from each other. The main
difference is the size of the islands.
English is the spoken language on
both islands and they both were a
part of the UK until they attained
independence in 1962.”
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Settling down in Trinidad
“Retirees who prefer more of a city
life should consider settling down in
Trinidad. The capital of Trinidad and
Tobago, Port of Spain, has all the
marks of a busy city with its tall
buildings, bright lights and bustling
streets, but the multicultural
Caribbean atmosphere is still very
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Tobago as peaceful destination
“Tobago is the ideal destination for
expats who enjoy the peace and quiet,
and who are looking for a relaxed
Caribbean life. There are plenty of
outdoor activities to engage in.
Retirees who like cricket especially will
have a nice time on the island as the
sport is very popular in Tobago, having
been brought there by the British.”
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Hiking
“Hiking is possible along the band of
tropical rainforest that is the spine of
Tobago’s Main Ridge and extends
along an expanse of the two thirds of
the island. It became a reserve in
1776 and is the oldest legally
protected forest in the western
hemisphere. A large part of it is virgin
territory except for some hiking trails.”Ima
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Golfing
“Golfing is a sport that is popular
among retirees and Tobago provides
even in this respect. There are two
18-hole golf courses that are of
championship quality. In the north
coast is the Mount Irvine Bay Golf
Course whose fairways are lined with
coconut trees. The 9th hole is
especially scenic and offers views of
Buccoo Point and Buccoo Reef.”
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Social life
“The social life on the islands tends
to be family-oriented. This can make
it difficult to get to know people as
they prefer to socialize within their
own extended families. Much of the
interaction that takes place among
expats is with work relations.
Retirees will find it easier to make
friends within the expat
communities on the islands.”
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State pension
“Retirees may be able to get a state
pension from their home countries
while living in Trinidad and Tobago.
Expats should verify with the pensions
service in their home countries before
they decide to move to the islands. It
may be possible to still claim pensions
but the payments may have to be
placed to a bank account in your home
country, and you may have to transfer
the amount yourself.”
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Schools and healthcare
“Trinidad and Tobago has a number of
international schools that are ideal for
expat families moving to the islands.
The healthcare system is of a high
standard and emergency services are
available to everyone. Many expats still
prefer to use the private healthcare
system and make it a point to take out
insurance before they arrive on the
islands.”
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Local restaurants
“Both Trinidad and Tobago offer some
of the most tantalizing cuisine one can
come across. Trinidad and Tobago’s
rich cultural diversity combines with the
best of international cuisine to create a
mouth-watering fusion of flavours. The
highest quality ingredients are used to
design menus that satiates the
sophisticated palette of the islands’
residents.”
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The happiest country in the Caribbean
“The 2013 World Happiness Report
placed Trinidad and Tobago as the
happiest country in the Caribbean and
the 31st most happy in the world.
Many factors have led to this positive
rating; the strong economy, plenty of
festivals, a diverse gastronomy, local
music and beaches that are famous
the world over all bring out the best in
the islands.”
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Play ’mas!
“The retirement years are mostly a
time for rest and relaxation, but
Trinidad and Tobago will spice up
your golden years in true Caribbean
style. Don’t be surprised to find
yourself playing mas at any of the
islands’ carnivals. Playing ’mas is
marching with a band, dancing
through the streets or listening to
the sounds of local music.”
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