Qbantravels

Qbantravels

Welcome to QbanTravels. We are your average married couple in our late 50's that love to travel when

12/02/2021

We can plan our travels and adventures soon!
My picture of just one of many beautiful coves in Curacao that we visited in 2016.

Report: Airlines Drafting Plans to Completely Shut Down 24/03/2020

Report: Airlines Drafting Plans to Completely Shut Down Domestic travel at stake as industry nears collapse.

Trinidad & Tobago's borders closed to foreigners for next 14 days - Stabroek News 17/03/2020

Well, this now! Let's see what happens after the first!

Trinidad & Tobago's borders closed to foreigners for next 14 days - Stabroek News (Trinidad Guardian) Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has announced that the country’s borders will be locked down to all outsiders for the next 14 days. Dr

Puerto Rico imposes curfew, early closings to contain coronavirus spread 15/03/2020

Puerto Rico imposes curfew, early closings to contain coronavirus spread Puerto Rico has confirmed five cases of coronavirus, but there are at least 17 other suspected cases.

Govt bans cruise ship entry to T&T for rest of season 12/03/2020

Thru end of April.

Govt bans cruise ship entry to T&T for rest of season Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh says no cruise ships will be allowed to berth in either Trinidad or Tobago for the rest of the cruise ship season.

3 more European nations on T&T’s COVID-restricted list 12/03/2020

IMPORTANT UPDATE!

Visitors from Germany, Spain, and France have now been put on the restricted list for Trinidad and Tobago.

3 more European nations on T&T’s COVID-restricted list Travellers from Germany, Spain and France are to be restricted from entering Trinidad and Tobago due to the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus).

Uncover another side of the beach paradise of Tobago 09/03/2020

So many natural resources!

Uncover another side of the beach paradise of Tobago Uncover the wilder side of Tobago

Cuisine 05/03/2020

We will definitely be there bright and early for fresh baked bread while in Castara!

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There's something about freshly baked bread that sends us all to our happy place 😍

A visit to the famous Castara Dirt Oven is a must if you love bread and pastries. You'll feel like you've stepped into heaven as you follow your nose to the dome-shaped traditional oven and smell treats like your grandmother used to make.

Since the oven is right on the beach, go for a swim or soak up the sun as you wait for loaves of bread, tarts, buns and other treats to bake to perfection.
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Curacao Snorkeling Playa Lagun 26/02/2020

Been way too long since we blew some bubbles in Curacao! Tobago soon come! Make sure to subscribe to or YouTube channel below.

Curacao Snorkeling Playa Lagun http://www.facebook.com/RNKTravels February 2015 GoPro Hero 3+ Silver

23/02/2020
How Guadeloupe Plans to Attract More North Americans 21/02/2020

Guadeloupe is also on our list. If you are a fan of Death in Paradise as we are on BBC, this is the shooting location for the show. Luckily, unlike the show, someone isn't murdered every week! We were actually planning a trip there before deciding on Tobago first. At the time, budget carrier Norwegian Air (only affordable way to get there) cancelled it's service from New York and Ft. Lauderdale.

Now Jet Blue has started service non-stop departing Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays between New York’s John F. Kennedy airport and Guadeloupe’s Pointe-à-Pitre airport, through April 27th then restarts. Only 4% of their visitors are from US with about 2% from Canada. Our kind of place and definitely need to look at for next one!

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How Guadeloupe Plans to Attract More North Americans JetBlue flights from New York expand access to French Caribbean gem

Tobago's food scene: the island where the clay-oven is king 18/02/2020

This is just down the beach in Castara where we will be staying. Happens twice a week. Plan on a detailed video, hopefully with interviews, of process when there.

Tobago's food scene: the island where the clay-oven is king The art of baking on Tobago has been passed down through generations and is indicative of the island’s cuisine. Here, most recipes are age-old — full of deep, hearty Caribbean flavours and spiced with tradition.

Increase in tourist arrivals for 2019 14/02/2020

Tobago had a 8.2% increase in visitors from 2018 to 2019. No mention of percentage of US travelers there in article although by far, US highest number of visitors to Trinidad and Tobago as a whole. Most of US visitors must visit Trinidad more for business, etc. Most tourists to Tobago from Canada, UK, and Europe. Tourism only accounts for 7.6% of GDP for Trinidad and Tobago.

Increase in tourist arrivals for 2019 As of December 2019, Tobago’s tourism industry recorded an 8.2 per cent increase over 2018 in international visitor arrivals.In making the announcement on Thursday, Louis Lewis, CEO, Tobago Tourism Agency Ltd, said the percentage represents the largest increase in seven years.”That is a tremenso...

Beach House, Tobago - the myTobago Guide 10/02/2020

When it's cold and dreary, just think of this in about 2 months!
If you want to see how to find unspoiled places like this, make sure to like my new page and endeavor for updates and information! This little piece of self-service paradise was only $100/night just takes a little work and travel getting there. Checkout their video at below link.

https://www.mytobago.info/apartments/beach-house.htm

Beach House, Tobago - the myTobago Guide

Why We're Traveling to the Caribbean Right Now 05/02/2020

We almost planned Caribbean Airlines, considered safest Caribbean operation, from Miami but just using them for the hop from Port of Spain, Trinidad to Tobago.

Why We're Traveling to the Caribbean Right Now Not that you needed any more reasons to plan a trip around sun, surf, and sand.

04/02/2020

The worst part is the wait for this view!

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Tobago - a whole different country 31/01/2020

A brief history of Trinidad and Tobago

Tobago - a whole different country Although effectively considered to be one nation since Britain made Tobago a ward of Trinidad back in 1899, the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago feels like two separate and very different countries. The Differences Between Trinidad and To...

Pigeon Point named in world’s 50 best beaches 30/01/2020

One of the many beaches we will visit in Tobago. This one is a bit touristy with facilities and watersports if you are into that. Still think we will find better right where we are staying at Little Bay (AKA Heavenly Bay) in Castara and also Englishmans Bay, a secluded, undeveloped beach about a mile or two down the road from Castara that is supposed to be the inspiration for the book Robinson Crusoe

Pigeon Point named in world’s 50 best beaches Tourism Minister Randall Mitchell said he was not surprised Pigeon Point was named in the world’s 50 best beaches by international monthly magazine Marie Claire. “The high ranking of Pigeon Point Beach as one of the world’s most exotic and beautiful beaches comes as no surprise to me or to any...

29/01/2020

Welcome To Qban Travels......a work in progress! Like and follow to stay updated on budget out of the way travel. Coming soon Castara, Tobago!