TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: JUST THE FACTS

Entry Requirements: Visitors from the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. must show a valid passport to gain admittance to Trinidad or Tobago.

No vaccinations are required for admission from the US, however, the Centers for Disease Control recommends a yellow fever vaccine for travelers who will be venturing to the remote areas of Tobago such as the rain forest. For more information, contact the CDC fax document service at (404) 332-4565. Request document 220150 for Disease Risk and Prevention in the Caribbean and document 221040 for yellow fever.

Getting Around: Taxis are a common means of transportation on both islands. Driving in Port of Spain is a little like participating in a stock car race, so most vacationers opt for a cab. Inexpensive options are the maxi taxis, vans which cover different areas of the island (locations are designated by the color of the stripe on the side of the vans). Maxi taxis stop anywhere along their routes.

In Tobago, taxis also frequent Scarborough's streets, but visitors on the north end of the island may find rental cars a better option. Thrifty Car Rental and several local companies offer rentals from Crown Point airport.

For More Information: Contact the Trinidad and Tobago Tourist Office at 733 Third Avenue, Suite 1716, New York 10017-3204 800-595-1TNT. In Canada: 2005 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 303, Willowdale, Ontario M2J 5B4, (416) 495-9442. From the U.K. they may be contacted at 42 Belgravec Square, London, SWIX 8NT, or call 0 800 960 057.

Web address: www.visittnt.com