Yet another dual nation island, these two nations both have very strong Creole influences, especially the cuisine – which has resulted from the Spanish and Portuguese settlers. Yet, this is where their similarities end.

Trinidad has rich mangroves and waterfalls, while Tobago is, perhaps, exactly how you’d picture a Caribbean island to be – packed with white sandy beaches.

What is most interesting about these two nations, is the fact that they remain pretty untouched by the tourism industry, so they are perfect for independent travellers who like to do things themselves.