LONDON- Pure Lime cancels participation for 2020

A message from Dutty Mas band Pure Lime Home of Chocolate Mas in London, UK ref their non participation in Notting Hill Carnival 2020 in the current pandemic climate.

Antigua Summer Festival 2020 (Carnival) Cancelled

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda – 19th April, 2020

National Festivals Minister, the Hon. Daryll S. Matthew on Sunday announced that Antigua’s premier Summer festival, Carnival 2020 has been cancelled.

Minister Matthew said that Cabinet, during its discussions over the weekend, accepted his recommendation to cancel the 2020 Carnival festivities, which were scheduled to be held from July 23 to August 4.
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Barbados Crop Over 2020 - Officially Cancelled

PRESS RELEASE

2020 CROP OVER AND THE NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL OF CREATIVE ARTS

Sunday, April 19, 2020


The Cabinet of Barbados at its meeting of Thursday, April 16th approved a recommendation of the Ministry of Creative Economy, Culture and Sports to cancel the 2020 Crop Over Festival and National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA).

This decision was made in light of ongoing global efforts to contain and manage the COVID – 19 pandemic as well as Government’s negative short term projections for the local economy, regional and international travel and trade and weakened public confidence in attending mass gatherings in the current environment and immediately thereafter.


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Vincy Mas 2020- St. Vincent Cancelled

St. Vincent's popular summer festival 2020 cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

In making the announcement of the cancellation on Thursday morning, Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonslaves disclosed that Cabinet has left open holding a "popular” festival at a later date in the Summer of 2020, should circumstances permit.

For more information please visit:  http://www.gov.vc/images/pdf_documents/Vincymas-2020.pdf

TORONTO cancels Carnival 2020

TORONTO CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL – 2020 FESTIVAL CANCELLED

''...The Board of Directors of the Festival Management Committee has decided that due to the continued developments concerning the spread of COVID-19, the severe public health threat, and global health crisis, the month-long events held in July-August is cancelled.

The events include the Festival Launch, Junior King and Queen Show, Junior Parade, Adult King and Queen Show, Pan Alive, and Grand Parade...'' 

Visit https://www.torontocarnival.ca/community-update/ for more info

Covid-19 - Reducing your risk

Greetings to all our clients, followers, blog visitors and well wishers.

Covid-19,  as we all know by now, has had a significant impact on the world.  Health, financial, social, emotional and mental well being is being severely tested.  At best we can all make an effort to slow down any further spread by following the simple guidelines.

Point Fortin Borough Day celebrations 2020 - Cancelled

COVID-19 affects Trinidad & Tobago's Point Fortin Borough Day 2020 celebrations according to this release just in.

Health Travel Advisory - Trinidad & Tobago Arrivals

Landing in Trinidad & Tobago?


Be guided by the latest Health Travel Advisory with reference to COVID-19

Experience Crop Over or Notting Hill Carnival for 2020

We've got two great packages for you to choose from.

Why not make 2020 the year you experience a different Carnival country.

Choose from Barbados Crop Over or Notting Hill, London Carnival or maybe both.

Check out the details below and feel free to contact us.

Trinidad & Tobago Carnival 2021

Whilst many of us are in recovery mode from Trinidad & Tobago's 2020 carnival season, as the upcoming 2021 season will be much shorter, some are already planning for this event.

EXPERIENCE CARNIVAL is on and to assist you in your T&T Carnival 2021 journey.  Should you be coming to T&T for the very first time and or you are travelling solo, please do let us take the worry out of 'how to do this'.

We also cater to those coming in prior to the major Carnival festivities and can ensure you get a taste of T&T Carnival prior to your departure.


PARADE DAYS:  Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th FEBRUARY

Our packaged events - which include transport,light refreshment, water & drinks are as follows:


Panorama Prelims Pan Crawl - North Zone

This event takes our participants to approx seven steel pan groups in the North Zone, playing for the judges, hoping to gain a place in the big semi finals.  Its an exciting evening of steelpan music, fun, laughter, making new friends and an exhilarating rush as we follow the judges from  band to band, in our own private transport, taking in each performance.  Typically starts at 7pm and ends at midnight. 


Exact Date to be advised : January 2021
Estimated costs: USD$58 per person  (prices subject to change)



Kings & Queens of the Bands Preliminary competition

Take in the splendour and magnificence of these costumes, some spanning over 15 feet in height, vying for a place in the big finals to be crowned King & Queen of the Bands. 

Estimated cost:  USD$60 includes preferred seating area.  (prices subject to change)

Exact date to be advised:  Feb 2021




Day Exploring Tobago

Pack the two countries into 1 visit.  Take a day out with us over in TOBAGO.  We aim to leave Trinidad's Piarco airport at approx 7am and in just under 20mins we'll be enjoying what Tobago has to offer.    We'll have breakfast at a local spot, venture on a guided island tour with stops in between to take in the local life, have lunch at another local spot, and at 2pm off to a water adventure on Buccoo Reef and the Nylon Pool.   We then head to Crown Point airport for our return to Trinidad at 6pm.

Estimated costs: USD$175 -  $262:  includes return airfare, island tour, breakfast, lunch, refreshments, water and  Buccoo Reef  & Nylon Pool Glass Bottom boat Tour

Must be booked 2 months in advance : Subject to flight availability : Prices subject to change

(This package is also available throughout the year, but must be booked at least 1 month in advance)

Visiting Trinidad & Tobago -where to stay

If you are thinking of visiting T&T and you are in search of a unique experience and comfortable, reasonably priced accommodation we suggest:


SAMISE VILLAS - St. Ann's, Port-of-Spain

Welcome to Experience Carnival

Welcome to our site. Here's a little bit about us.

We are a fun loving group of individuals with combined experience in hospitality, tourism and Caribbean style carnivals spanning over 20 years.

Our aim is to give Carnival newbies also known as 'first timers' or 'Carnival virgins' a great overall experience.

Each year we aim to bring you special packages in various Caribbean styled Carnivals which not only focuses on the popular and well known Carnival festivals, but also aims to showcase off the beaten path Carnivals & countries.

Participants are able to choose from several optional, add on experiences.

Don't have a friend or group to come along with? You won't be on your own, the EXPERIENCE CARNIVAL personnel will guide you.

Join us and create your Carnival Memoir.