Trinidad & Tobago Stress Shopping Possibilities

Officials in Trinidad & Tobago are stressing shopping possibilities. With more than 25 shopping malls in addition to countless boutiques and markets situated throughout both islands, the dual-island nation of Trinidad & Tobago has a wealth of shopping capital.

From traditional artwork to haute couture designer fashions, the destination offers visitors locally made gifts and personal souvenirs. Travelers willing to negotiate prices with local vendors can browse the streets of downtown Port of Spain, San Fernando and Chaguanas.

Many downtown streets in Trinidad are considered ideal locations for bargain hunters, with Charlotte Street being dubbed the “bargain capital of the Caribbean.” On Queen Street, buyers can find a variety of fabrics from around the world. Surrounded by many of the island’s leading fashion houses including Peter Elias, Claudia Pegus and Mei Ling who are considered corner-stones of the island’s burgeoning fashion industry.

In Tobago, the multi-ethnic culture is reflected throughout the island’s arts and crafts. From locally made jewelry, batik and calabash carvings to paintings and bamboo/wood sculptures that make exquisite décor items for the home, which can be found while shopping in the many stores and stalls found at the Store Bay Craft Market and the Mt. Irvine Craft facility in search of that rare gem

At approximately 500,000 square feet, Trincity Mall in Trinidad is one of the largest malls in the Southern Caribbean. Located minutes away from the city capital, the complex houses over 220 stores and offers a varied selection of both local and international merchandise.

Other locations include Centre City Mall, Centre Point Mall, City of Grand Bazaar, Movie Towne Mall and the Falls at Westmall in Trinidad and the newly opened Gulf City at Lowlands Mall in Tobago.