The Andrew's Rectory, Bacolet St., opposite fire station, Scarborough, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
868/639-2485
Forro's Homemade Delicacies sells its own fine line of homemade tamarind chutney, lemon and lime marmalade, hot sauce, and guava and golden-apple jelly. Eileen Forrester, wife of the Anglican archdeacon of Trinidad and Tobago, supervises a kitchen full of good cooks who boil and bottle the condiments and pack them in little straw baskets -- or even in bamboo. Most jars are small, easy to carry, and inexpensive.
The Falls at West Mall, Western Main Rd., Westmoorings, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
868/632-1077
The design duo of Barbara Jardine and Rachel Ross creates the Alchemy jewelry line. Their handmade works of art with sterling silver, 18K gold, and precious and semiprecious stones are for sale at Precious Little.
Ellerslie Plaza, Long Circular Rd., Maraval, Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
868/622-5597
Poui Boutique has stylish handmade batik articles, Ajoupa ware (an attractive, local terra-cotta pottery), and many other gift items. The miniature ceramic houses and local scenes are astoundingly realistic, and are all handcrafted by owners Rory and Bunty O'Connor.
25 Old Milford Rd., Lambeau, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
868/635-1072
Shore Things Café & Crafts has a wide variety of souvenir items ranging from masks to music (and everything in between).
Port Mall, Wrightson Rd., Scarborough, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
868/639-5632
Souvenir and Gift Shop stocks straw baskets and other crafts.
Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago Bldg., At Jamaica Blvd. and St. Vincent Ave., Federation Park, Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
868/628-4081
The 101 Art Gallery is Trinidad's foremost gallery, showcasing local artists such as Jackie Hinkson (figurative watercolors); Peter Sheppard (stylized realist local landscapes in acrylic); and Sundiata (semi-abstract watercolors). Openings are usually held Tuesday evenings; the gallery is closed Sunday and Monday.
Long Circular Mall, Long Circular Rd., St. James, Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
868/628-6546
For painted plates, ceramics, aromatic candles, wind chimes, and carved wood pieces and instruments, check out Cockey.
Bacolet St., Scarborough, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
868/639-2727
Cotton House is a good bet for jewelry and imaginative batik work. Paula Young runs her shop like an art school. You can visit the upstairs studio; if it's not too busy, you can even make a batik square at no charge.
Long Circular Mall, Long Circular Rd., St. James, Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
868/622-7516
Just CDs and Accessories has a good selection of popular local musicians as well as other music genres.
54 Prince St., Downtown, Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
868/625-2476
Rhyner's Record Shop has a decent (and duty-free) selection of calypso and soca music. Other location: Piarco International Airport, Piarco, PHONE: 868/669-3064.
Piarco International Airport, Piarco, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
868/669-4793
Stecher's is a familiar name for those seeking to avoid taxes on fine perfumes, china, crystal, handcrafted pieces, and jewelry.
Piarco International Airport, Piarco, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
868/669-4748
T-Wee Liquor Store offers deals on alcohol that you probably won't find in many other places around the world.
Piarco International Airport, Piarco, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
868/669-4738
Duty-free goods are available only at the airport upon departure or arrival. De Lima's sells traditional duty-free luxury goods.
Kapok Hotel, Maraval, Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
868/627-6975
A fine designer shop, Meiling, sells classically detailed Caribbean resort clothing.
The Falls at West Mall, Western Main Rd., Westmoorings, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
868/632-5800
Radical, which carries T-shirts and original men's and women's clothing, is something like the Gap of the Caribbean. Other locations: Long Circular Mall, Long Circular Rd., St. James, Port of Spain, PHONE: 868/628-5693. Excellent City Centre, Independence Square, Port of Spain, PHONE: 868/627-6110.