[{"q":"How To Get There? ","a":"Airports\r\nTrinidad: Piarco International Airport (27km\/17 miles from Port of Spain)\r\nTobago: ANR Robinson International Airport (10km\/7 miles from Scarborough)\r\nThe national airline is Caribbean Airlines. \r\n\r\nFlying time - The direct flying time from London, UK to Port of Spain is about 9.5 hours; from New York City, USA is about 4.5 hours; and from Miami, Orlando or Ft Lauderdale in Florida, about 3.5 hours\r\n\r\nScheduled flights are operated by\r\nAeropostale, Air Canada Rouge, American Airlines, AVIANCA, Avion, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, Condor, Conversa, Copa, JetBlue, LIAT, Martin air (cargo only),  Rutaca Airlines, Surinam Airways, Thomas Cook Airlines, United Airlines, Venezolana, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet. Others offer charter flights.\r\n\r\n\r\n"},{"q":"CUISINE KNOWN FOR","a":"Trinidad and Tobago cuisine reflects a fusion of Africa, Creole, Indian-South Asian, Chinese, Amerindian, Arab, European and Latin American-Spanish-Portuguese culture.\r\nTobagonian food is dominated by a wide selection of seafood dishes, most notably, curried crab and dumplings, notwithstanding their  provisions, soups and stews, also known as blue food across the country,\r\nDishes are often curried, stewed or barbecued., many times accompanied with various condiments such as pepper sauces, chutneys and pickles, all homemade. \r\nPopular desserts are usually very sweet and include paw paw balls, toolum, nut cake, Indian Kheer and many many more. \r\n"},{"q":"Popular events\/ festivals","a":"Carnival\r\nEaster Weekend\r\nPhagwa\/Holi\r\nSpiritual Baptist\/Shouter Liberation Day\r\nTobago Jazz Festival\r\nCorpus Christi\r\nTobago Heritage Festival\r\nEmancipation Day\r\nIndependence Day\r\nRepublic Day\r\nFirst People\u2019s Celebration\r\nHosay\r\nWe Beat Festival\r\nEid-ul-Fit\r\nDiwali\r\nBlue Food Festival\r\nSanta Rosa Festival\r\nChristmas\r\n"},{"q":"What is our terrain like?","a":"Most of the soils of Trinidad are fertile, with the exception of the sandy and unstable terrain found in the southern part of the island. \r\nTobago is mountainous and dominated by the Main Ridge, which is 29 ms. long with elevations up to 640 meters.\r\nhttp:\/\/countrystudies.us\/Caribbean-islands\/41.htm"},{"q":"What is the climate like?","a":"The climate of Trinidad and Tobago is tropical, hot all year round, with little seasonal variation.\r\nThe maximum temperatures hover between 31 \u00b0C and 33 \u00b0C (88 \u00b0F and 91 \u00b0F) from the coolest to the hottest months. \r\nSeptember and October are the most sweltering months, and January and February the least hot.\r\nhttps:\/\/www.climatestotravel.com\/climate\/Trinidad-and-Tobago"},{"q":"What Are The Entry Requirements?","a":"A valid  passport (for all travel) or a Passport Card (for land or sea crossings only) to get back into home. \r\nA return airline ticket and\/or proof that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay."},{"q":"What Are The Marriage Requirements?","a":"Trinidad and Tobago considers marriage to be the union of a man and woman as husband and wife.  There are four kinds of marriages recognized in Trinidad and Tobago:\r\n\r\nCivil Marriage\r\nHindu Marriage\r\nMuslim Marriage\r\nOrissa Marriage\r\nCivil, Muslim and Orissa marriages must be performed by a licensed Marriage Officer.  Marriage Officers are ordained ministers of a recognized religious denomination or organization.  Civil marriage is the most common form of marriage in Trinidad and Tobago and can be performed by a Marriage Officer, Warden or the Registrar General.\r\nAll Christian marriages performed in a church are considered civil marriages, provided the presiding minister is a licensed Marriage Officer.\r\n\r\nUnder Civil Marriage law you must be 18 years of age to marry in Trinidad and Tobago, but exemptions may be granted on religious grounds.  The minimum age for Muslim marriages is age 12, and the minimum age for Hindu marriages is age 16.  For further information, please contact the Registrar General.\r\n\r\nCouples wanting to get married must first give Notice of Marriage in person at a Civil Registry office.  This includes religious marriages.\r\n\r\nForeign visitors and others subject to Immigration Control must contact the Registrar General at (868) 624-1660 prior to the marriage ceremony for authorization.\r\n\r\nBefore giving Notice of Marriage you must:\r\n\r\nContact the Registrar\u2019s Office to make an appointment to appear in person.\r\nKnow the venue for your marriage, such as a registrar\u2019s office, church or other location.\r\n\r\nYou need to bring the following documents to your appointment:\r\nPermission to marry from Immigration Control (for non-Trinbagonian nationals only).\r\nEvidence of identity \u2013 such as a National ID Card, Driver\u2019s Permit or Passport.\r\nProof of address \u2013 such as a utility bill.\r\nAt least seven days must have elapsed from the date of giving notice before the marriage can take place.  The notice is valid for one year.\r\nThe cost for a marriage license is TT$62.50.  You must also pay an additional TT$25.00 to obtain a certified copy of the Marriage Certificate.  (This is subject to change.)\r\n\r\nWhen either or both parties to the marriage are not citizens of Trinidad and Tobago, they should contact the Registrar General\u2019s Office before giving Notice of Marriage.\r\n\r\nNote:  Getting married in Trinidad and Tobago or to a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago gives no automatic right to remain or reside in the country.\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/tt.usembassy.gov\/u-s-citizen-services\/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens\/getting-married-Trinidad-Tobago\/"},{"q":"What Are The Healthcare Options?","a":"Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex\r\nSt. Clair Medical Centre\r\nCumana Health Centre\r\nSan Fernando General Hospital\r\nCaura Hospital\r\nLa Romain Health Centre\r\nSt. Joseph Enhanced Health Centre\r\nScarborough General Hospital\r\nMount Hope Women's Hospital"},{"q":"Other Useful  Facts","a":"Water:  tap water is heavily chlorinated and tastes better boiled.\r\n\r\nCurrency:  the Trinidad and Tobago dollar  (TTD) is the national currency. It is not pegged, but floats freely against other currencies. Last value rating against the USD was 6.8 TTD per 1 USD.\r\n\r\nBanking: List includes:\r\nThe Central Bank of Trinidad &\r\nTobago\r\nBank of Baroda T&T Ltd\r\nFirst Citizens Bank\r\nInter-commercial Bank Limited\r\nRoyal Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (RBTT)\r\nRepublic Bank\r\n\r\nATM's can be found in most banks and some shopping centres.\r\n\r\nTelecommunications: TSTT is the country's largest telephone and internet provider of communications solutions.  IT is said to  provide excellent international service, good local service, and broadband access\r\n\r\n"}]