If you arrive early enough, you can purchase a costume to wear in one of the marches through town. Although it may seem like the whole island is out celebrating in the streets, restaurants are definitely open. Reservations are advised at this popular dining spot. English chef Joe Brown varies his menu every six weeks, working the freshest local ingredients into dishes from many cuisines. The Cellar Pub downstairs is fun, raucous, and upscale.
Reservations are essential.
Worth, JFK, and Raleigh. One mile from Port of Spain, the Hilton is situated on twenty-five acres of gardens, bounded by the Northern Range, the Gulf of Paria, and Queen's Park Savannah. This smaller hotel houses seventy-one rooms and six suites. Each room has voice mail and data ports. Studio rooms furnished with kitchenettes are available, and a brand new wing features twenty-four rooms.