Best Roti Shop

Well this one isn't even a competition. In my opinion, the best roti can be found at Mona's Roti Shop in Marabella. Everything about them is PERFECT. The roti melts in your mouth...I cant even complete this entry because I am on my way to buy one right now. If you disagree with my opinion, feel free to leave a comment.

Best Beach (Tobago)

Tobago is famous for its breathtakingly beautiful beaches. There are so many to choose from that I cannot declare a clear winner. Instead I will simply highlight three of my favourites. Here goes

1. Pirate's Bay

One of Tobago's less crowded beaches, it is excellent for snorkeling. The film, "Robinson Crusoe ( 1952) was filmed  here

2. Pigeon Point

Perhaps the most popular beach in Tobago, Pigeon Point is located to the south west of the island. The sand at Pigeon Point is one of Tobago's finest with with a seashell tint and the water's colour, a mixture of bright turquoise and teal. This beach is well known for the constant hub of activities partly due to its proximity to the airport and hotels surrounding it

3. Englishman's Bay

A secluded beach on the leeward side of the island, it is located between Castara and Parlatuvier. Though its not as popular as Pigeon Point, it remains of the the gems of Tobago

Best Road March of the last Decade

So what's a Road March?

The Road March is an essential part of the revelry for Trinibagonians on carnival Monday and Tuesday. It is the most demanded song by masqueraders as they cross the judging points. In other words, its the song that the masqueraders want to hear as they cross the "stage" At the end of the two day period, the song that was played the most at all judging points, is declared the "Road March"

While my personal favourite is Superblue's  "Fantastic Friday", its difficult to declare an outright winner. So- you be the judge :)

2014. Ministry of Road- Machel Montano

2013. Fantastic Friday- Superblue

2012. Machel Montano- Pump Yuh Flag

2011. Machel Montano- Advantage

2010 J.W and Blaze- Palance

2009. Fay-Ann Lyons- Meet Superblue

2008. Fay- Ann Lyons- Get On

2007. Machel Montano- Jumbie

2006. Machel Montano and Patrice Roberts- Band of d Year

2005. Shurwayne Winchester - Dead or Alive

2004. Look De Band Coming

Best Doubles

Doubles is a common street food in Trinidad and Tobago. While the average trini, may not call it a sandwhich, that's the easiest way to explain it. It comprises of two bara ( flat fried bread) filled with curried channa and topped with various condiments such as pepper sauce, tamarind sauce, chadon beni, cucumber, coconut chutney and the like. Many Trinis have it for breakfast, but it can be eaten at anytime.

Since Trinis take doubles VERY SERIOUSLY, I will not dare to bestow a title. Instead I will leave it up to you the readers to thrash it out in the comment section

Best Beach (Trinidad)

Now readers, we have to take into consideration that there are two islands that constitute the twin island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Therefore, I will only be considering beaches in Trinidad in this post as it kinda difficult to compare both islands. ( Tobago will be dealt with later on).

Many a Trini will assert that the best beaches are to be found on the north coast. While i generally agree with this, one of my favourite beaches is Mayaro, which is to the south-east of the island. There is almost an uninterrupted line of coconut trees which adds to the stunning beauty of the beach.  However, bathers need to be careful, since Mayaro is known to have very strong currents.

While i like Mayaro a lot, I do not think it is the best Trinidad has to offer.

Maracas Bay is without a doubt the most popular beach in Trinidad. In many ways, Maracas has everything a Trini needs for a good "lime". There is good food. Particularly "bake and shark" which is a delicacy I strongly recommend you try. There is good music, which can be heard at any of the nearby bars along the beach, and of course, being the most popular beach, there is no shortage of eye candy.

Beside the warm blue waters and beautiful sand, what i think makes Maracas Bay beautiful is the clear view of the northern range. In fact, to get to the beach, one has to drive through the mountains and it provides quite beautiful scenery. So one can say the Maracas experience begins even before you hit the beach.

On the downside, because of its popularity, there can be a lot of traffic on public holidays and weekends. So I suggest that you get there early and leave by 4pm if you don't want to have to deal with that.

While many may disagree with me, I don't believe it is the best Trinidad has to offer.

When I think of the best beach, Paria comes to mind. The average person may not consider even going there, but I never hesitate. I am not sure if its the picturesque seascape, the river's mouth, the beach or the waterfall, or the spectacle of turtle hatchlings emerging from the sand- whatever it is, I am drawn to Paria like a moth to a flame. The main deterrent for many, however, is the two hour walk from Blanchisseuse to get to the beach. If you are a nature lover, the scenic trek is definitely worth it.

In my opinion, Paria is the best beach Trinidad has to offer. Beautiful white sand, blue water, untouched beauty and when you are there, its like you are in a world of your own. No reminder of the hectic lifestyle that is a two hour walk behind you- its just you and the beach.