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About Trinidad
Land of the origin of Calypso, Steelband and Limbo

Population of T&T: 1.6 million

Area: 1.864 square miles (4.828 sq. km)

Language: English

Country Telephone Code: (868)

Currency: $ T&T (1 US Dollar is approx. 6.30 TT dollars)

Airport: Piarco International Airport
               (26 km from Port of Spain)
Flight to Tobago: about 20 minutes

Departure Tax to be paid at the Airport when leaving: $ TT 100.00

Electricity: 110V

Transportation: Busses, Taxis, Car Rental

Ferry to Tobago: via Fast Ferries, the Lynx or the Cat about 2.5 hours



Nemoy Guest House is located 150 metres from both Ariapita Avenue and Wrightson Road in Woodbrook (see map), which during the past fifteen years has become the mecca of entertainment for the city of Port of Spain.
There are several bars and restaurants on Ariapita Avenue. The restaurants offer a selection of fast food outlets, ethnic foods, local dishes and haute cuisine.



The Jean Pierre Complex and the National Stadium, which host most of the national soccer games as well as athletic meetings, are within three minutes walking distance.



Movie Towne, an entertainment/shopping centre (Ruby Tuesday, Price Smart) is across the road from the National Stadium.



St. James, the community that never sleeps is within easy walking distance.



The Queen's Park Oval where International Cricket is played is half a km away.

During the build up to Carnival you could "lime"at several mas' camps, calypso tents, and steelband practice sessions in the neighourhood. The visitor could also attend the all-inclusive fetes and attend the various Carnival Competitions, which take place at the Savannah , the Oval or downtown Port of Spain during the run up to Carnival.

Guests may want to relax spending a day at Maracas Bay at Trinidad's most famous beach and sample Bake'n Shark. Go trawler fishing, cruise around the 5-islands, or enjoy a mid-night cruise.
There are two golf courses within twenty minutes drive from Woodbrook.
Botanic Gardens - St Ann 's
Emperor Valley Zoo - Queen's Park North
Mount St Benedict Church and Monastery - Bird watching and nature trails. There is a teashop and an art gallery to visit.

101 Art Gallery at Federation Park and Art Creators Gallery in St Ann 's

Visit the historical site at San Rafael.