Trinidad and Tobago is a dual-island Caribbean nation near Venezuela, with distinctive Creole traditions and cuisines. Trinidad’s capital hosts a boisterous carnival featuring calypso and soca music. Numerous bird species inhabit sanctuaries such as the Asa Wright Nature Centre. The smaller island of Tobago is known for its beaches and the Tobago Main Ridge Forest Reserve, which shelters hummingbirds. The Caribbean region has been a veritable cultural melting pot for several centuries, which has produced a rich and vibrant culture that permeates all-levels of society throughout the region. In Trinidad and Tobago, the National Tourism Policy recognizes the contribution of over nine distinct cultural groups to the arts, culture, cuisine, and celebrations and festivals of the islands. It appears to have much potential for community-based tourism.