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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Shopping<br />
LP Marine’s Guy Harvey shop has the latest designs in gamefish<br />
clothing for the avid angler, ladies, <strong>and</strong> children at affordable<br />
prices. A one-stop-shop for you <strong>and</strong> all your boating needs. As<br />
we carry a wide range <strong>of</strong> marine spares <strong>and</strong> unique gift items.<br />
Gift certificates <strong>and</strong> catalog orders are also available.<br />
Gifts <strong>and</strong> Souvenirs<br />
Many great gift ideas are available to those wishing to acquire<br />
lasting mementos <strong>of</strong> their trip to this wonderful twin-isl<strong>and</strong><br />
Republic, with its diverse range <strong>of</strong> activities, cultural influences<br />
<strong>and</strong> contrasting scenery. Rainy Days at Ellerslie Plaza <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
the finest in local art <strong>and</strong> craft, including pottery, ceramics<br />
<strong>and</strong> batik. Bambú Gift Shop <strong>and</strong> T’s sells the best in exquisite<br />
local <strong>and</strong> regional h<strong>and</strong>icraft as well as uniquely crafted tables,<br />
wrought iron <strong>and</strong> scented c<strong>and</strong>les, from its two shops in West<br />
Mall. The <strong>Tobago</strong> branch at Crown Point Hotel is also a must for<br />
our <strong>Tobago</strong> visitors. An intriguing <strong>and</strong> totally local enterprise is<br />
Panl<strong>and</strong> <strong>Trinidad</strong> & <strong>Tobago</strong> Ltd., the largest full-scale steelpan<br />
manufacturer in the world <strong>and</strong> supplier to commercial <strong>and</strong> retail<br />
customers on all continents.<br />
Books on art, poetry, Caribbean literature, local cuisine,<br />
regional journalism, politics <strong>and</strong> nature are just some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
choices. For quality books, visit R.I.K. bookstore located at<br />
The Falls at WestMall, Long Circular Mall, Ellerslie Plaza, Gr<strong>and</strong><br />
Bazaar, Price Plaza, Gulf City Mall <strong>and</strong> San Fern<strong>and</strong>o.<br />
CDs by local musicians are available throughout the country.<br />
If time is limited, it is not too late to shop at d’ Music Store in<br />
the duty-free area <strong>of</strong> Piarco International Airport. Below is a list<br />
<strong>of</strong> some options to consider:<br />
Paintings, prints <strong>and</strong> sculpture are found at the numerous art<br />
galleries <strong>and</strong> framing companies. Visit On Location Art Gallery<br />
at WestMall, Gregory Scott Fine Art Photography <strong>and</strong> Digital<br />
Art at Starlite Shopping Plaza, In 2 Art in St. Ann’s, The Gallery<br />
at Fine Art <strong>and</strong> Michael Phillips in Woodbrook <strong>and</strong> Rainy Days<br />
at Ellerslie Plaza.<br />
Condiments <strong>and</strong> preserves such as pepper sauce <strong>and</strong> jellies,<br />
preserved local fruit, kuchela, mango <strong>and</strong> tamarind chutney,<br />
authentic spices <strong>and</strong> herbs used in local cuisine, can be<br />
purchased at supermarkets or airports.<br />
Fine local rums, <strong>and</strong> the world-famous Angostura aromatic<br />
bitters, locally produced chocolates <strong>and</strong> c<strong>of</strong>fee such as the Fine<br />
C<strong>of</strong>fee blended by the Hong Wing family since 1921, available<br />
both from the factory at 57 Prince Street <strong>and</strong> at supermarkets.<br />
The many talented jewellers on the isl<strong>and</strong>s h<strong>and</strong>craft jewellery<br />
<strong>and</strong> accessories from local materials as well as out <strong>of</strong> top-quality<br />
gold <strong>and</strong> silver jewellery.<br />
The Royal Corona Cigar Boutique in WestMall is a must for<br />
the sophisticated <strong>and</strong> well-travelled cigar smoker.<br />
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The <strong>Ins</strong> & <strong>Outs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Trinidad</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Tobago</strong>
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