Port Of Spain - Post Report Question and Answers
What household or grocery items do you wish you had shipped to post?
Mexican food products, liquor (VERY expensive here, unless you drink local rum). You can get most items here...you just have to pay for them. You can get most items (except liquids) shipped to Post. If you need to buy large items (furniture, toys for kids, etc.) place that in your HHE as we do not have DPO, only pouch. - Aug 2021
Depends on how particular you are about items. - Mar 2019
I’d recommend bringing fabric softener. If you have any special shaving creams, shampoos, colognes, etc., you should pack them as well. Some products are readily available while others are nearly impossible to find. - Apr 2017
Port of Spain isn't a consumable post for us and we can order in somethings through our mail services. I can get what I need that way, rather than buy locally. - Aug 2016
a ticket home - May 2016
Kids bikes, pool furniture, a boat! - Jun 2015
more rugs-everything is tile floor. - May 2015
As much as you can as everything here is expensive. You can find most everything, just be prepared to pay. - Aug 2014
Nothing really, everything is available here but can be expensive. - Dec 2013
Boogie boards, beach towels, fishing pole. - Oct 2012
Small appliances and household goods can be expensive with heavy duties. We inexplicably paid a small fortune for an ironing board. You should come with a mostly-ready household. - Feb 2011
Food, canned items. - Jan 2011
Organic salad dressing. - May 2010
Any tolietries, clothing or favorite foods you ship here will save you money. Most items are available for purchase locally but are more expensive. - Nov 2009
Not much. Books are not too expensive here. We We were allowed one air container, not large, and brought some kitchen items, some linen and decor items, lots of sports stuff, a boom box, etc. - Mar 2008
