Alan Charles

Alan Charles

@trini_surfer344K total followers

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I’m Alan Charles, better known as Trini Surfer — a Trinidad & Tobago content creator, photographer and tour guide passionate about sharing our food, culture, hidden gems and adventures. Through Trini Surfer Tours, I offer private, curated experiences showcasing the best of the islands. I also provide professional photography and videography for weddings, families, events and brands. 🇹🇹

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Trinidad & Tobago isn’t just where we’re from… it’s who we are. 🇹🇹❤️ From our mountains to our beaches, our food to our music, our culture to our people — there is something truly special about these beautiful islands we call home. At Trini Surfer Tours, every journey is a chance to share that magic, tell our stories and remind the world just how incredible Trinidad & Tobago really is. We may be small islands, but our heart, culture and spirit are MASSIVE. Proudly Trinbagonian. Proudly home. 🇹🇹 — Trini Surfer Tours

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This isn’t your average island 🏝️ This is Tobago 🇹🇹 Come visit this amazing place… TRINI SURFER TOURS for international visitors and returning residents! Private, curated, and premium all-inclusive journeys through Trinidad & Tobago. Experience the islands properly, comfortably, privately, and with intention.

THE BRASSO SECO EXPERIENCE WITH TRINI SURFER TOURS for international visitors and returning residents! (Not yet available for local residents) Private, curated, and premium all-inclusive journeys through Trinidad & Tobago. Every tour is layered with thoughtful touches: - Local food done right - Hidden natural gems - Scenic drives & gentle hikes - Island drinks & fresh fruits - Unrushed moments - Private transport and guides who treat you like family Limited and first-come, first-served to keep the experience personal and premium. Recommend booking at least one month in advance when travelling to Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 📲 For pricing, availability, and details, DM me here or send a WhatsApp message.

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24 hours in Tobago 🇹🇹 out now on @trini_surfer YouTube 🔥🎥 Snorkeling, diving & spearfishing expeditions @gobeyondfreedivers +1 (868) 702-2825 Amazing food from @biteandswallows and beach/river cook ups +1 (868) 718-0362 Assistants/friends @dumplintt @drumthony

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No plans really… just a sunset 🌅 dip

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There’s something special about this little stretch of Tobago🌴 From the calm, beautiful waters of Swallows Beach, tucked just before the entrance to Pigeon Point, to the iconic palms, white sand and turquoise sea of Pigeon Point Heritage Park, this corner of the island feels like Tobago at its best. No rush, no complicated plans — just warm Caribbean water, sea breeze and one beautiful coastline flowing into the next. Swallows to Pigeon Point, Tobago 🫶🏽Sometimes paradise really is this simple🇹🇹

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@scottandwaterddi A little taste of Down the Islands, Trinidad 🇹🇹 — peaceful water, colourful island homes and scenery that makes it hard not to stop and pull out the camera. 📸🌊 If you’re planning a getaway with family or friends, @scottandwaterddi in Collin’s Bay, Monos Island is a beautiful private escape for up to 10 guests. 🌊 Private beach & jetty 🛶 Kayaks + lily pad 🎱 Pool table 🔥 BBQ facilities 📶 Wi-Fi + Smart TV ⚡ Automatic generator 🏡 4 AC bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms Rates from TT$4,000 per night 2-night minimum • Discounts available for 5+ nights Boat transport, cooking and cleaning services can also be arranged at an additional cost. 📍 Collin’s Bay, Monos Island 📞 +1 (868) 736-6667 Proof that you don’t have to leave Trinidad to find a proper island escape. 🇹🇹

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There’s something special about Down the Islands, Trinidad 🇹🇹 — calm water, beautiful island homes and views that remind me why I still love slowing down to capture a few photographs between all the video content. 📸 If you’re looking for a private island escape, check out @scottandwaterddi in Collin’s Bay, Monos Island. Perfect for families or groups of up to 10 guests, with: 🌊 Private beach & jetty 🛶 Kayaks + lily pad 🎱 Pool table 🔥 BBQ facilities 📶 Wi-Fi + Smart TV ⚡ Automatic generator 🏡 4 AC bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms Rates from TT$4,000/night 2-night minimum • Discounts for 5+ nights Boat transport, cooking and cleaning can also be arranged at an additional cost. 📍 Collin’s Bay, Monos Island 📞 +1 (868) 736-6667 A beautiful little escape right here in Trinidad. 🇹🇹

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@cafebistromesoreen Craving authentic flavors in Tobago? 📱 +1 868-734-0753 🇹🇹 Stop by Café Bistro, just seconds from the new airport! From spicy Scorpion Wings to delicious crab & dumpling and unique Benne ball ice cream, they have it all. The perfect spot to full up your belly! 🍽️✨

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@scottandwaterddi — Monos Island 📍 Collin’s Bay, Monos Island 📞 +1 (868) 736-6667 Looking for a private island escape with your crew? Scott & Water accommodates up to 10 guests, with its own private beach and jetty, plenty of space to relax, and everything you need for a proper getaway. 🏡 4 air-conditioned bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms 🛏️ Multiple king, double & single beds 🛶 Kayaks + lily pad 🎱 Pool table 🔥 BBQ facilities 📶 Wi-Fi + Smart TV ⚡ Automatic CAT generator 🌊 Private beach & jetty Rates: • TT$4,000 per night • TT$4,500 per night during peak season • 2-night minimum stay • Discounts available for 5+ nights Peak season includes July, August, December, New Year’s, Carnival, Easter, public holidays and long weekends. A 50% deposit secures your dates, with the balance due one week before arrival. Guests can also arrange boat transport, cooking and cleaning services at an additional cost. Their house manager can even prepare meals using ingredients you bring. Small gatherings are

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Sometimes the best adventures are the ones you share with good people. 🌿💦 We packed up the Proton X90, headed through the Trinidad countryside and made our way to Zorro Waterfall for a proper day outdoors. With room for seven, everyone — and all the gear — fit comfortably before we hit the trail, cooled off at the falls and ended things the only right way… sitting at the back with a bake and shark. 🇹🇹 Waterfalls, friends, food and a little exploring. That’s a Trini day well spent.

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Just imagine that 🫣

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There’s a beauty about Tobago that sometimes deserves more than just a passing glance. So much of my life these days is dominated by video 🎥 filming, moving, creating, capturing everything in motion. But every now and again, I have to pause, pick up my camera, and remind myself how much I still love photography. Because some moments aren’t meant to move. Some are simply meant to be captured and remembered 🇹🇹❤️📸

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Nothing beats a fresh seafood curry bubbling over a wood fire right on the beach in Tobago. Rich, smoky, spicy and packed with pure island flavour. 🔥 Special shoutout to @biteandswallows for the good vybes and great food! 📍 Cabin #4, Pigeon Point Road, Crown Point, Tobago 📞 1 (868) 716-5056 Open Mon–Sat • 11:30am–6pm

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@mymarios Mario’s just dropped a new Hot Honey Pizza, and I’ll admit, I was really curious to see how this combination would actually work. You get that familiar cheesy, savoury pizza flavour first, but then the honey brings in this sweetness, followed by a really nice spicy kick. It’s definitely one of those combinations that sounds a little unusual until you actually try it. So the question is… would you put hot honey on your pizza? Head to Mario’s and try it for yourself.

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@nandoos_mango Estate is a family-owned mango orchard and Argo tourism destination located in Kernaham Village, Mayaro, Trinidad 🇹🇹 Full Video on my YouTube 📸 https://youtu.be/t3pR3o_n5js?si=fNPhwopbGdOySsm2

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@oceangrill_restaurant_and_bar_ MAYARO 📍 Previously The Ranch Restaurant 📞 299-9994 Now under new management and serving up some seriously BIG food! 🔥 We celebrated a birthday with their Fantastic Four Platter — $1,400 and this thing is MASSIVE 😳 Advertised for 4, but 5–6 hungry people could easily get involved! ❄️ Air-conditioned dining 🍹 Full bar 🍽️ Tons of seating 🔥 Huge, eye-catching platters If you’re down Mayaro side, come hungry, bring the crew and check out Ocean Grill! 🎣🌊

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🎨 Checked out @elevatedartsolutions in Maraval with my wife, and as an art-supply lover, she was definitely in her element. 😅 They offer art supplies, custom framing, fine-art and giclée printing, while also supporting local creatives through workshops, exhibitions and the Elevated Creative Hub. And to end the visit, I surprised her with a beautifully framed family portrait. ❤️ 📍 103 Long Circular Road, Maraval 📞 793-1093 | 613-6791 📲 @elevatedartsolutions | @elevatedcreativehub

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Would you eat oxtail on pizza?! 🍕🔥 📱 1-868-319-6274 Took the boys down to Mayaro for some serious creativity @theoriginalpizza.tt From wings and lamb burgers to a mind-blowing Kingfish & Shrimp pizza… but the real MVP? The OXTAIL PIZZA. 🤯🥩 Trust me, it just works. If you’re ever down Mayaro side, you have to check them out! #TriniFood #PizzaLovers #SupportLocal

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Trinidad & Tobago isn’t just where we’re from… it’s who we are. 🇹🇹❤️ From our mountains to our beaches, our food to our music, our culture to our people — there is something truly special about these beautiful islands we call home. At Trini Surfer Tours, every journey is a chance to share that magic, tell our stories and remind the world just how incredible Trinidad & Tobago really is. We may be small islands, but our heart, culture and spirit are MASSIVE. Proudly Trinbagonian. Proudly home. 🇹🇹 — Trini Surfer Tours

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@bounce_n_around Trinidad’s largest inflatable play park. Perfect for families, toddlers, and even teens, with soft play zones, giant inflatables, snacks, party items, toys and so much more!

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One of those drives where the journey is just as peaceful as the destination. 🌿⚡️ I headed east to Matura in the e.MAS 7, cruising through the countryside before arriving at Bajnath’s Hummingbird Sanctuary. The quiet, smooth electric drive felt perfectly suited to the surroundings, while features like the 16-speaker sound system, cruise control, lane safety warnings and 360° cameras made the journey even more comfortable. Then you arrive, sit quietly… and suddenly you’re surrounded by hummingbirds. 🐦✨ Definitely one of Trinidad’s peaceful little experiences worth making the drive for.

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@big_gamelodge_sportfishing_tt with @marcus_borde_ and @reelstripper.ddi.charters.tt Incredible fishing charters & Down the island experiences! Book your day out 📱 1(868)797-1515

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