Port-of-Spain Travel Forum

hello everybody..

i ll go trinidad tobago soon..i am planning 2 days tobago and 1 day port of spain..
is anybody can tell me about nice and safe location in port of spain?

is there safe?is there touristic areas or do u prefer i dont stay port of spain and i go isla margarita from tobago?

thanx so much..urgent pleaseeeee

Dear VT Members,

Thanks for the immense support you offered me when i needed it.Please my wife and i just got married and we decided that instead of going to Cuba with our friends,we will rather visit Trinidad and Tobago,though our friends are still leaving for Cuba.
She really want this vacation,so we have decided to visit Trinidad and Tobago on the 8th of March and stay for a month.Please we need a friend who would be able to help us with locations and information.We will also need an accomodation,so pls someone help us find a friend who would help us arrange an affordable accomodation as well as show us places around town.

Thanks and we will very much appreciate any assistance.Looking forward to hearing from any VT Member with such a help!!! You can reach me on samchelgh@gmail.com

Thanks again and have a lovely day!!

I would like to know the best way to go from Caracas to port of spain

A friend and i will be visiting Port of Spain in March 2007 for the cricket world cup, nearly all of the hotels are fully booked already and one of the only ones I could find was the Sundeck Suites. Its in the town centre on Picton street. Does anybody have any views on this hotel? What is the area like, because I've heard that some parts can be quite rough. Is it safe to be walking the streets at night.

Thanks

My husband and I along with two other couples will be in Port-of-Spain in January 2007 arriving on the Regal Princess. We are interested in a city tour, along with any other places that we can squeeze into a day. We would like to find an English speaking private tour guide to take us around while we are there. Does any one have a name of someone who does this? Any help will be appreciated! Thank in advance, Lu

I will be visiting Port of Spain with my wife and my child on work. My work is scheduled to run for a period of more than 1 year. I would like to know a few things to be prepared.

1. Whats the weather scene during the year starting say June ? ( I know that region is tropical but if someone could be a little more specific on the temp and rainy months etc i could be more prepared )

2. What is the average expense for a couple with a 4 year old child (who needs to be put in a school) in Port of Spain for a month ? Pls tell me for all exp incl. - veg food, local travel, household goods, toiletries etc.

3. How good is Port of Spain as a shopping destination ?

4. What are the chances of my wife getting a job there ? She would be there on a dependant visa. Can she work part time ( in an office ) somewhere ? If yes, what is the avg she can earn in a week ?

5. Would my work permit allow me to travel to the rest of the carribean ?

6. How about the schooling for my 4 year old kid? Any good schools.

6. What are the important things to note immediately on my arrival there for the first month ?

BGS

Grr.... this is not travel related, but can anyone suggest an online website, safe and secure, where I can buy a CD of the best test innings of Brian Lara. Or can anyone send it to me..i'll pay them for it!!!!!!!

Thanx

I'm going to be in Port of Spain from May 29-June 2 for a conference being held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown -- but I don't want to stay at a big chain hotel or pay the big hotel prices. I'd rather find a local guesthouse or small locally run hotel (or even resort). I don't really know what's available. I would like something within walking distance of the Crowne Plaza, or easily accessible on public transport. Can anyone recommend any place?

Also, are there good places to visit around the island if I extend my stay? Where is a good place on the island to spend a couple days (out of Port of Spain)?

Thanks.

hi --

my sister is supposed to fly from miami to port of spain on saturday, oct 29, on british west indies airlines. does anyone know if those flights have been affected b/c of wilma? thanks very much for any info!

-- susie margaret

I want to be in port of spain as part of my assignment for a period of six months.i need a two/three bedroom apartment/house. what could be approx monthly rent for a two/three bedroom. we would prefer apartments facing the sea.can anybody give a fair idea? what are the festivals coming up in the period may-november?Whats the average cost of living in Port of Spain

reply at solomondavid@VTmail.com

will be in Port of spain feb 5-9 and tobago 9-12 feb 2005

how can i connect with the most interesting carneval events?
love music and will be at the hilton on queens park.

are there group costumes and how does one participate?

what do you recommend for best activities for fun?

I will be visiting Trinidad with my wife on work. My work is scheduled to run for a period of more than 6 months in Trinidad. I would like to know a few things to be prepared.

1. Whats the weather scene during the year starting say October ? ( I know that region is tropical but if someone could be a little more specific on the temp and rainy months etc i could be more prepared )

2. What is the average expense for a couple in Trinidad for a month ? Pls tell me for all exp incl. - veg food, local travel, household goods, toiletries etc.

3. How good is Trinidad as a shopping destination ?

4. What are the chances of my wife getting a job there ? She would be there on a dependant visa. Can she work part time ( in an office ) somewhere ? If yes, what is the avg she can earn in a week ?

5. Would my work permit allow me to travel to the rest of the carribean ?

6. What are the important things to note immediately on my arrival there for the first month ?

T I A

Hi everybody!
IŽm from Buenos Aires, ARG, and will be visitinŽ Trinidad and Tobago in January. IŽd like to know where can I find the cheapest places to stay in Port of Spain and Scorobugh

Thanks

Tom

I was on the island as a young marine in the mid 50's for 19 months ----one word says it all, PARADISE!!!
The island and people are beautiful and it's my reason for returning for a vacation. My question, what ever happened to that navy base? Was there a Tetron Bay?A thank you to all replys!!!

I'll be stopping over in Port of Spain for one night. Does anyone have any recommendations about where to stay? Cheap and safe is all I'm looking for.

I once found a forum in the net that was hosted by some Trini company, and it was full of locals discussing local matters. You know, something like a NY based forum populated by New Yorkers. Now that I'm going back to Trinidad I'm searching for some inside info on local events - does anyone know the web address of this or a similar forum?

how can i get a free road map of trinidad?