The follwing is the official UK Foreig Office Travel Advice for Trinidad and Tobago at http://www.fco.gov.uk
Trinidad
Crime
Sensible precautions should be taken against theft, which can be a problem at night in parts of downtown Port of Spain and in other urban areas. There has also been a worrying increase in robberies and break-ins in all areas and an increase in attacks, some involving the use of firearms, at tourist sites, including Fort George, and also at car parks of supermarkets/shopping malls around Port of Spain and other areas, and at business premises.
In some cases, foreign nationals have been shot, including a German national who was shot dead at his home on 18 January and a British national who was shot during a robbery at home on 21 April. Do not resist robbers or muggers.
Particular care should be taken when travelling from Piarco Airport, as there have been incidents of violent theft by gangs who follow cars and attack their victims when they reach their destination.
You should not carry large amounts of cash or wear eye-catching jewellery. Use hotel safety deposit boxes to store valuables, money and passports.
Kidnappings have been a problem in Trinidad since mid 2002. These do not appear in general to be targeted at non-residents but the situation is deteriorating and you should be aware of the problem and take sensible precautions.
Tobago
Crime
Crime against tourists in Tobago is a concern. There was a spate of serious robberies against tourists in Tobago in 2004. Some of these incidents have been accompanied by violence, including rape, against foreign nationals. These and more recent attacks have for the most part been targeted at privately rented villas in the south west area of the island. You should ensure that security officers are present at such villas, to provide protection day and night.
Be alert. Do not visit isolated beaches. Use taxis after dark. On 18 May, an Italian national was shot and British nationals were sexually assaulted at Englishman's Bay. You should exercise extreme caution when visiting remote beach areas without organised tour groups and appropriate security measures being in place. If in doubt, you should consult the tour operator or hotel staff.
You should not carry large amounts of cash or wear eye-catching jewellery. Use hotel safety deposit boxes to store valuables, money and passports. Photocopies of valuables such as passports, tickets, driving licence and travellers cheques should be kept separately.
Country areas are best visited in groups. At tourist attractions, use official guides and agree a price before you set off.
On your day of departure, ask your hotel to store your belongings until airport check-in time.
