Accommodations range from fairly deluxe beach properties to local hotels and inns. Most are clean and more than adequate. The most upscale properties are on Tobago. Be sure to do some research before making reservations, as some hotels are isolated—even from beaches. Staying in guesthouses and bed-and-breakfasts is a good way to meet Trinidadians. Some accommodations have kitchenettes and others even give you the option of hiring a cook. If you're going for Carnival or the month preceding it, book early.