CSDr. Clarena SpencerEducator · Author · Scholar
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A Caribbean adventure for ages 9+ to adults

See Trinidad & Tobago through new eyes.

Best Vacation Ever: Touring Trinidad and Tobago

Twins Speedy and Snaily set out with Uncle Sam on a joyful journey through the islands—discovering unforgettable places, local culture and life lessons along the way.

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Cover of Best Vacation Ever: Touring Trinidad and Tobago by Dr. Clarena Spencer
Ages 9+ to adults
Made in T&T

ExploreLandmarks & natural wonders

DiscoverHistory, culture & cuisine

GrowRespect, confidence & curiosity

Uncle Sam and the twins ready to explore a tropical island

Meet Uncle Sam, Speedy and Snaily

The Book

Best Vacation Ever: Touring Trinidad and Tobago

Adventure becomes a classroom without walls.

When Uncle Sam returns to the country of his birth, he invites identical twins Speedy and Snaily along for the ride. What begins as a tour becomes a warm, entertaining journey of discovery.

Rooted in home

Young readers meet the places, flavours and stories that make Trinidad and Tobago distinctive.

Values in action

Respect, obedience, awareness and good choices emerge naturally through each adventure.

Made for Sharing

An engaging read for children, parents, teachers, visitors and the young at heart.

“An educational book that targets essentially pre-teens—but with a twist!”— Ashford Jackman, Wired868
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Dr. Clarena Spencer
Educator to the bone

Meet the author

Dr. Clarena Spencer

Educator · Author · Scholar

Educator. With more than 35 years in education,
Dr. Spencer has taught Mathematics and Information Technology at secondary level and now lectures in Information Technology, Research, and Conflict Cooperation & Problem Solving at tertiary level.

Author. Her writing spans Mathematics books, poetry and Best Vacation Ever: Touring Trinidad and Tobago, bringing learning, resilience and Caribbean storytelling to readers of different ages.

Scholar. Her studies in Computer Studies, Organizational Leadership and Educational Leadership support a lifelong commitment to thoughtful teaching, research and problem-solving.

35+years in education

5publications in Mathematics and fiction

2+courses lectured in IT, Research and Conflict

Education

  • Doctoral degree in Educational LeadershipOxford Graduate School, now Omega Graduate School
  • Master’s degree in Organizational LeadershipOASIS Institute of Higher Learning
  • First degree in Computer StudiesThe University of the West Indies, St. Augustine

A lifetime of learning

Other writing by Dr. Spencer

Mathematics

The STAR Approach to Solving Mathematics Problems for Caribbean Examinations

Four editions published between 2014 and 2019, giving students four easy-to-follow steps for solving Mathematics problems and approaching everyday problem-solving.

Poetry

Don’t Waste Your Trials

A 1999 collection of 35 poems, including two songs, centred on resilience, hope and the courage to face life’s challenges.

Watch, listen & discover

Let the story begin.

Explore Dr. Spencer’s books, academic journey and OASIS experience through interviews, readings and video features.

Featured interview

In conversation about Best Vacation Ever

Hear Dr. Clarena Spencer discuss the inspiration, educational purpose and Caribbean journey behind the book.

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Academic feature

OASIS Experience

Watch this feature and learn more about Dr. Spencer’s academic career.

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Child read-aloud

Chapter One, read by Kevanni

Settle in and hear the beginning of the twins’ island adventure.

Young reader

Kevanni shares the book

A quick invitation to discover Best Vacation Ever.

Continue watchingWatch Dr. Spencer discuss her Mathematics book

In the news & community

Read more about Clarena and the book.

Book review · Wired868

Tunapuna teacher takes twins on a thrill-filled tour of T&T

Read story ↗Story Spaces · Video

Sharing Best Vacation Ever with young explorers

Watch video ↗Book feature · Instagram

Adventure, travel and discovery for ages 9+ to adults

View feature ↗Profile · Trinidad Guardian

OASIS scholars celebrate

Read article ↗Archive · Wired868

More writing and features connected to Clarena Spencer

Browse archive ↗Professional profile

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Start the adventure

Give a young reader a new way to see home.

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