The most convenient flight to Trinidad and Tobago is via New York but you will need to have a valid USA visa for this. Flights via European airports are also available: London, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam.

You should buy groceries only at the markets. In stores nearly all products are imported and thus expensive. And you can spend even less at the markets if some local guy helps you to do groceries.

A fast ferry costs more than a common one. So, it’s better to plan a trip in advance and save on tickets. Tickets are sold at the ferry terminal.

It is highly advisable to avoid operations with US dollars. Pay with Trinidad and Tobago dollars thus you will pay less for products and services.

Don’t come to Port of Spain during the carnival time as prices rise a lot.

In 40-minutes drive from Port of Spain there are free beach spots. You won’t be forced to buy sun loungers. Well, basically you don’t need them. Palm trees are a good option to hide from the sun.

Currency exchange rates are usually less favorable at exchange offices that at Port of Spain’s banks.

Richard's Bake & Shark in Maracas Bay whips up very good burgers and delicious fish, they all go for quite affordable price.