f Paria - Ins and Outs of Trinidad & Tobago 2013
f Paria - Ins and Outs of Trinidad & Tobago 2013
f Paria - Ins and Outs of Trinidad & Tobago 2013
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<strong>Tobago</strong> Weddings<br />
Romantic Weddings<br />
Getting married in <strong>Tobago</strong> is the one thing to top a wonderful holiday in this beautiful isl<strong>and</strong>! There is no<br />
better setting for you, your family <strong>and</strong> guests, than a romantic, tropical isl<strong>and</strong> with verdant forests <strong>and</strong><br />
pristine blue seas.<br />
Many <strong>of</strong> the hotels <strong>and</strong> guesthouses in <strong>Trinidad</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Tobago</strong> <strong>of</strong>fer a special wedding service.<br />
You can enjoy both religious <strong>and</strong> non-religious ceremonies, a relaxed <strong>and</strong> festive reception<br />
under blue skies, top-class hotel accommodation, followed by the honeymoon <strong>of</strong> your<br />
dreams. All you need to do is contact one <strong>of</strong> the hotels that specialize in wedding services.<br />
Everything can be h<strong>and</strong>led by the staff, so ask for information on the various special<br />
entertainment programmes, wedding services <strong>and</strong> gourmet meals. Whatever you desire<br />
can be arranged, whether it is a live steelb<strong>and</strong> at the event, a village church or a beach<br />
wedding. You can even say, “I do” while sailing into the sunset on a yacht!<br />
<strong>Tobago</strong> is a tropical honeymoon paradise, with turquoise-coloured waters,<br />
picturesque villages, rolling hills, waterfalls, <strong>and</strong> a wide variety <strong>of</strong> fantastic<br />
restaurants <strong>and</strong> places to stay. The people <strong>of</strong> <strong>Tobago</strong> even have a special<br />
connection to weddings, as their costumed “ole-time wedding” is celebrated<br />
each year in the <strong>Tobago</strong> Heritage Festival. So, if you want to do water sports, relax<br />
on the beach, dance under the stars <strong>and</strong> explore the isl<strong>and</strong> on foot, by bike or in a<br />
jeep—<strong>Tobago</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers it all!<br />
<strong>Trinidad</strong>, on the other h<strong>and</strong>, <strong>of</strong>fers special honeymoon delights for nature-lovers<br />
like visiting the rainforest <strong>of</strong> The Northern Range, which rises to 3,000 feet <strong>and</strong> is<br />
teeming with wildlife. For those who like action, <strong>and</strong> lots <strong>of</strong> it, time your wedding<br />
around Carnival in <strong>Trinidad</strong>, <strong>and</strong> see what the mother <strong>of</strong> all “fêtes” is like! There<br />
is also great surfing on the northeastern side <strong>of</strong> <strong>Trinidad</strong>, as well as turtle<br />
watching between April <strong>and</strong> July.<br />
Requirements<br />
Bride <strong>and</strong> groom have to be non-residents. Stamp <strong>of</strong> entry into the<br />
country must be at least three days before your wedding day, counting<br />
from the day after your arrival. You must go in person to a Board <strong>of</strong><br />
Inl<strong>and</strong> Revenue (BIR) <strong>of</strong>fice, in Scarborough, to apply for a licence, then<br />
wait least 24 hours before having your wedding ceremony. You should<br />
supply identification in the form <strong>of</strong> a passport <strong>and</strong> if divorced,<br />
must show evidence <strong>of</strong> a Decree Absolute. A fee <strong>of</strong> TT$ 300 is<br />
charged for the marriage licence. For more information:<br />
Call the BIR <strong>of</strong>fice at 639-2410.<br />
The <strong>Ins</strong> & <strong>Outs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Trinidad</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Tobago</strong><br />
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