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The Island benefits from a fusion of foods because our culture is so diverse. From authentic Italian restaurants, authentic northern and southern Indian cuisine, Chinese & French influenced foods, good ole American dining and our very own local cuisines and fusion foods, dining and meals in Trinidad and Tobago is nothing short of a treat.

Home cooked meals can be whipped up from common and well-known brands found at our local grocery chains. Also available are membership based wholesale club type shopping options where you are able to find bulk type supermarket finds.

Want to cook like a local? Online food guides, local cook books and social media groups can serve to be your personal mentors that can guide you step by step in the kitchen. You would be cooking like a Trinbagonian in no time.

Here are a few of our favourite food resources locally in Trinidad and Tobago:

http://www.gotrinidadandtobago.com/trinidad/dining/

http://trinichow.com/

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Often referred to as the land of the hummingbirds, Trinidad and Tobago has a wide range of outdoor recreational facilities suitable for all ages. Geologically different from Trinidad, Tobago, the smaller of the two islands is of volcanic origin and part of the Caribbean islands, while Trinidad was part of the South American continent. This contrast of geography presents a wealth of outdoor exploration opportunities and sports activities. From kayaking, zip lining, bird watching, bicycling, hashing, fishing, rock climbing, snorkeling and surfing, both islands offer a unique experience for all who seek it.

For information on Natural Attractions, Beaches, Other Places of Interest or a Summary of Activities at the popular vacation areas, you can explore the following links:

http://www.trinoutdoors.com/pages/places.htm

http://www.tntadventures.com/

http://www.tdc.co.tt/?made.in.tt

RE-SHIPPERS AND SKYBOXES

So you have arrived in Trinidad, and been living in country for a while. You may find certain items hard to come by and not readily available in stores. For the person with this specific need it is quite common practice among locals to have a sky box or re-shipper, an agency that provides you with a US address or PO Box, and that delivers these items directly to your door on the island.

How does it work?

Once you sign up with a provider, you are provided with a mailbox number including a personal Miami address for use when shopping online, via catalog or telephone at your U.S. store of your choice, or when receiving certain documents. All packages and documents that arrive at your address in Miami are then shipped to Trinidad, cleared through customs (customs and delivery charges may occur) and delivered to your door step or designated location.

I have included some of the more popular providers on the island below:

·         Red Express - http://redxpresstt.com/

·         WebSource - http://shipwebsource.com/

·         Aeropost - http://www.aeropost.com/web/frontend/principal?lang=_eng&country=pos