Climate and Clothing: Summerweight clothing is worn year round. The dry season usually lasts from January to May.

Customs: Passports and visas are not required for US visitors who plan to stay up to 2 months; proof of US citizenship, photo ID, and onward/return ticket are required.

Health: Wash fruits and vegetables carefully and do not drink water from an unknown source. Tapwater is potable, however.

Telecommunications: Telephone, telefax, and cable services are reliable, of high quality, and readily available. The state-owned telephone system was modernized in the early 1980s, and international direct-dial service is available to most subscribers. There are two radio stations (state-owned National Broadcasting Service, and privately owned Radio Trinidad) and one state-owned television station with two channels (Trinidad and Tobago Television).

Trinidad and Tobago is on Atlantic standard time and therefore 1 hour ahead of Washington from October to April and on the same time as Washington from April to October.

Transportation: Trinidad's Piarco International Airport is served by several airlines including three US carriers. Air and coastal steamer connections to Tobago are available from Trinidad. Taxis and rental cars are available on both islands.

Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs, April 1989.