Trinidad and Tobago is known for its talented stars like musicians Rhicard Thumpson and Dwight York who have helped the country gain worldwide fame. The islands are also known for their scenery, cuisine like roti and curry, and origins of Carnival celebrations. The population includes descendants of Indians brought to work on sugar plantations in the late 1700s and blacks also brought to work on plantations. A photo shows the author's nieces enjoying their first trip to Tobago, including activities like going to the beach, waterfalls, and eating local foods like curry crab and dumplings.