With at least nine long weekends in 2025, Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Tourism, Randall Mitchell, has encouraged citizens to travel abroad to better appreciate the unique qualities of their own country. For budget-conscious travelers, there are several affordable destinations to explore within a budget of TT$3,500. Below are some of the best travel deals for extended weekends in 2025, with prices subject to change.
Carnival Long Weekend (February 28 – March 5)
For those looking to escape the Carnival rush, the period from February 28 to March 5 offers a perfect getaway. Despite the peak travel season, some affordable options are available. The best deal is an American Airlines flight to New York for TT$2,484, although this comes with a lengthy 28-hour travel time due to layovers. Alternatively, direct flights to Miami are available for TT$2,713, where you can enjoy world-class shopping or catch a Miami Heat game. For those seeking a Caribbean option, flights to Georgetown, Guyana are priced at TT$2,352, offering a blend of South American and Caribbean cultures, or explore Carnival celebrations in Dominica, Grenada, or Guadeloupe starting from TT$2,916.
Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day/Eid-ul-Fitr (March 28 – April 1)
This period offers a range of affordable Caribbean destinations. Flights to Barbados via COPA Airlines start at TT$2,058, with the added bonus of a 24-hour stopover in Panama. Other options include flights to Grenada for TT$2,063, Puerto Rico for TT$2,386, and Antigua for TT$2,816 with CAL.
Easter Long Weekend (April 17 – 22)
Travelers can enjoy a budget-friendly trip to Puerto Rico with CAL for TT$2,425, or opt for a slightly higher price of TT$2,496 with Frontier Airlines. COPA Airlines offers a trip to Miami for TT$2,828, including a 13-hour stopover in Panama City, offering a chance to explore the city.
Arrival Day Weekend (May 30 – June 3)
For a quick escape, flights to Grenada on CAL are available for as low as TT$1,910, with an earlier morning departure available for just TT$2,068.
Corpus Christi/Labour Day Weekend (June 18 – 23)
This weekend offers affordable options across the Caribbean and beyond. The cheapest flights are to Puerto Rico for TT$1,892, with two stops, or to Grenada for TT$1,910, with a long layover in Barbados. For about TT$2,800, travelers can head to St. Kitts, Dominica, or Antigua, or opt for a flight to Curacao with COPA for TT$3,414, including their Stayover Program.
Emancipation Weekend (July 31 – August 4)
Affordable options for this long weekend include Barbados and Grenada with CAL for just under TT$2,500. For a little more, travelers can head to Antigua or Dominica for just under TT$3,000.
Independence Day Weekend (August 29 – September 2)
Fly to a variety of destinations for around TT$2,500, including Barbados, Guyana, Grenada, St. Vincent, or Puerto Rico. For a North American getaway, options to Fort Lauderdale and Miami are also available.
Divali Weekend
This weekend is ideal for exploring US cities like Atlanta, Washington DC, or Miami, with prices just under TT$2,800. For longer trips, consider Cincinnati, Los Angeles, or Las Vegas, with tickets around TT$3,500. Within the Caribbean, Puerto Rico remains the cheapest option, starting at TT$1,837.
With these budget-friendly travel options, long weekends in 2025 provide the perfect chance to explore new destinations without breaking the bank.
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