Luxury Travel Guide: Port of Spain

Accommodation

$250-600 per night

Upscale hotels, luxury resorts, boutique properties with premium amenities and services

Food & Dining

$80-180 per day

Fine dining restaurants, hotel restaurants, premium local cuisine experiences, chef-driven establishments

Transportation

$60-200 per day

Private transfers, luxury car rentals, chartered boats, helicopter transfers, premium taxis

Activities

$150-400 per day

Private guided tours, exclusive experiences, premium boat charters, luxury spa treatments

Eat at local markets and street food stalls instead of tourist restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use public buses and maxi taxis instead of regular taxis for transportation (usually 70-85% savings)

Book accommodation well in advance during peak season for 20-40% discounts

Take advantage of free activities like hiking, beaches, and self-guided walking tours

Buy groceries and prepare some meals yourself when staying in places with kitchen access

Travel during shoulder season (April-June, September-November) for 25-40% lower accommodation rates

Use shared route taxis for longer distances instead of private transfers (typically 50-70% cheaper)

Relying solely on taxis for transportation instead of learning the public transport system (can triple transport costs)

Eating exclusively in tourist areas and hotel restaurants (typically 100-200% markup over local establishments)

Booking last-minute accommodation during Carnival season without comparing prices (can pay 300-500% premium)

Not factoring in the cost of activities and tours when budgeting (can easily add $50-100+ per day)

Exchanging money at airports or hotels instead of local banks (typically 5-10% worse rates)