f Paria - Ins and Outs of Trinidad & Tobago 2013
f Paria - Ins and Outs of Trinidad & Tobago 2013
f Paria - Ins and Outs of Trinidad & Tobago 2013
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Shopping Malls<br />
<strong>Trinidad</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Tobago</strong>’s economic prosperity has resulted<br />
in the construction <strong>and</strong> modernising <strong>of</strong> its shopping malls,<br />
located throughout <strong>Trinidad</strong> <strong>and</strong> one in <strong>Tobago</strong>.<br />
They <strong>of</strong>fer a fabulous array <strong>of</strong> merch<strong>and</strong>ise, convenient<br />
shopping hours, usually 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., <strong>and</strong> Sunday<br />
shopping around the busy Christmas period, banking<br />
facilities, food courts <strong>and</strong> a fine choice <strong>of</strong> restaurants.<br />
At Christmas, the Malls are beautifully decorated <strong>and</strong><br />
families enjoy live entertainment <strong>of</strong> parang <strong>and</strong> carols<br />
while shopping.<br />
In the north <strong>and</strong> west, shoppers flock to places like<br />
Ellerslie Plaza at the corner <strong>of</strong> Boissière Village in Maraval.<br />
There you will discover Republic Bank, Scotiabank <strong>and</strong> a mix<br />
<strong>of</strong> sophisticated retail shops, including Peppercorns, Rainy<br />
Days, Stechers, Nigel R. Khan <strong>and</strong> Zippers as well as Panini<br />
Café <strong>and</strong> China Palace II restaurants.<br />
Long Circular Mall, one <strong>of</strong> <strong>Trinidad</strong>’s first malls, is<br />
conveniently located in the area <strong>of</strong> St. James <strong>and</strong> houses firstrate<br />
shops. Its recently refurbished Tru Valu Supermarket <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
a great choice in cool <strong>and</strong> comfortable conditions. Visit R.I.K.<br />
bookstore <strong>and</strong> you will find a huge selection <strong>of</strong> books that<br />
will stimulate your mind, keep you well informed <strong>and</strong> broaden<br />
your horizons. Stechers’ exquisite selection <strong>of</strong> fine jewellery,<br />
crystal <strong>and</strong> china is certainly worth a visit. For beautiful floral<br />
arrangements, step into Romance Garden.<br />
MovieTowne is a one-stop entertainment <strong>and</strong> shopping<br />
complex, with its ten-screen multiplex cinema <strong>and</strong> over forty<br />
premier shops, set in a beautiful outdoor Mediterraneanthemed<br />
shopping ambience. Open seven days a week,<br />
including public holidays, it is home to some well-known<br />
anchor stores, such as Excellent Stores, best described as<br />
a small department store, <strong>and</strong> many restaurants, including:<br />
Woodford Café, Ruby Tuesday, J. Malone’s Irish Pub &<br />
Restaurant, Trader Jack’s Isl<strong>and</strong> Grill, Subway, Zanzibar,<br />
Bombay Duck <strong>and</strong> Dolce Vita.<br />
Located in Westmoorings, The Falls at WestMall has<br />
been transformed into a very exotic, world class, shopping<br />
mall, with 130 stores including some favourites: Bambú,<br />
Peppercorns, R.I.K. bookstore, On Location Art Gallery,<br />
Optometrists Today, Royal Corona Cigar Boutique, RBTT<br />
Bank <strong>and</strong> Republic Bank, Zippers, <strong>and</strong> The Gem Shop.<br />
Fern<strong>and</strong>es Fine Wines will provide you with just the<br />
right bottle <strong>of</strong> wine for your taste <strong>and</strong> if you desire lunch<br />
or a c<strong>of</strong>fee try the unsurpassed quality <strong>of</strong> Panini Café’s<br />
menu or drop in at Jardin.<br />
Trincity Mall, located in the East <strong>and</strong> surrounded by<br />
the new Trincity Millennium Vision, <strong>Trinidad</strong>’s newest Golf<br />
& Country Club development, has undergone tremendous<br />
expansion <strong>and</strong> is now one <strong>of</strong> the largest shopping malls<br />
in the country, with a branch <strong>of</strong> Optometrists Today, Tru<br />
Valu Gr<strong>and</strong> Market, a multiplex cinema, two food courts,<br />
restaurants, which include Benihana, J. Malone’s Irish<br />
Pub <strong>and</strong> Restaurant, Snappers <strong>and</strong> Rustica Wood<br />
Oven Baked Pizza <strong>and</strong> a variety <strong>of</strong> shops, including<br />
Stechers.<br />
Heading out <strong>of</strong> Port <strong>of</strong> Spain, there are other<br />
shopping destinations: Valpark Shopping Plaza <strong>and</strong><br />
the City <strong>of</strong> Gr<strong>and</strong> Bazaar while Centre Pointe Mall,<br />
location <strong>of</strong> Buffet King Restaurant, <strong>and</strong> Centre<br />
City Mall, are in Chaguanas <strong>and</strong> Gulf City further<br />
south, is in La Romaine. Optometrists Today is<br />
also strategically located at Gr<strong>and</strong> Bazaar, Centre<br />
City Mall <strong>and</strong> Gulf City Mall. Convenient shopping<br />
awaits you throughout <strong>Trinidad</strong>.<br />
Stephen Broadbridge
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