Flight Cruise- Cost $300tt
This was a last-minute event held on the Sunday before the official carnival week began. This event included a boat ride and after party called “Flight Cruise Cooler Fete”. The boat ride started at 3 p.m. and ended at 6 p.m. Once we docked, party-goers could easily walk next door to Pier 1 for the cooler fete. I’ve been on this boat ride in previous years, and was very disappointed with this year’s event. The organizers should have never discontinued the boat ride in the first place! Previously, it was hard to get tix and the boat would be packed to capacity (with plenty Bacchanal on the ride). This used to be the best warm-up party for foreigners. Unfortunately, this year was just “ok.” Plenty men was on this ride (that’s good for me!), but I’m sure the men on the boat were upset at the lack of women. At least the music was great with Toronto DJ Dr. Jay, DJ Spice, D’Enforcas and others played the latest soca tunes.
After the ride ended, the riders proceeded next door to the cooler fete. What can I say about this event? It was way better then the boate ride! If you’re not sure what a cooler fete is, It’s a party where you can enter with your own drinks. I wish Toronto would allow cooler fete’s but that’s another story.
As you enter you can see different crews setting-up in their spots with their coolers. The same DJs that played on the on the boat also spun music at the cooler fete. They also had a “riddem section” that party-goers enjoyed.
Event Rating: 6 flags but close to dragging it since I didn’t enjoy the boat ride.
Video clip is dark but you can hear the vibes
Monday –Machel HD Day $250tt Gen Admin
Let’s just say the hype and the energy was high for the return of Machel & HD Family Concert. I wish I had purchased the VVIP ticket because we were very far from the stage and were divided from the front of the main concert section by a huge gate. We could only view the concert via flat screen t.v which was disappointing to say the least. I figured that since I’m in Trinidad I'm still gonna have a few drinks and have a good time! Speaking of drinks, as we entered the venue, we were served complimentary Puncheon Rum shots. Oh gawd! Who tell me to take one?. That shot burn me nose, throat, heart and the rest of my body. They shouldn’t sell that kind of liquor!
As Machel came on stage the crowd got very excited. The crowd got even more hype when other performers including Pitbull, Patrice, Zan, Farmer Nappy, and Benjai hit the stage. A moment I truly enjoyed was watching the Official King (Mighty Sparrow) and Official Queen (Calypso Rose) get crowned by Dwight York and Brian Lara. These two epitomize what it means to be a Trini!
Event rating: 6 flags because I had to watch the performance on screen.
Tuesday-Eyes Wide Shut 200tt
This is one of my favorite parties (as I mentioned before in my previous post). I can easily go to the front of the stage, not get trampled on and feel safe in the crowd. This was one of the best Eyes Wide Shut parties Carnival Lime Destinations (CLD) have attended. After attending this event I’ve decided that I don’t need to attend another Machel concert again. I will wait until Eyes Wide Shut to see him up close and personal.
Machel sang all his greatest hits! I give madd kudos to his dancers, especially the young lady that dance to Gal Bend Over. That girl can well move, shake, flex and dance! Destra also performed at this event and as always she looked HOTT! Swappi, Skinny Fabulous and other guests performed. Note: I included a clip of a soca fan that took over the front line. This guy gave me real kicks.
Event Rating: 9 flags because I was able to see my favorite performers up close and personal.
Wednesday – Lime @ Hyatt (all Inclusive) Hotel $1000tt
Tickets for this all-inclusive event could only be purchased on-line or at the hotel. Paparazzi lined the red carpet as we entered the venue. I felt like an A-list celebrity walking down the long red carpet. Guest were welcomed with delicious appetizers of salmon and caviar. The event was spread alongside the waterfront, so the ambiance was absolutely fabulous! The first thing we checked out was the food. There were so many options including Wild Meat, Arabic, Chinese cuisine, Indian cuisine, Richards Bake and Shark, a grill station and a doubles station. They also served Sushi in the VVIP section. The food was great and it never ran out.
After eating, it was time to check out the drinks section. There were Nuvo, Patron, Champagne, Johnny Walker, Margarita and Cuervo Tequila stands in addition to a huge bar for all other drinks. There were so many options that I decided to stick with Nuvo for the whole night. The best thing about the bar was that there were no lines since everything was spread out.
Performers at the event included were David Rudder, Karma and Kes the Band. Celebrity guest appearance were the cast of "The Game" Hosea Chanchez and Wendy Raquel Robinson. Idris Elba was supposed to be a guest, however, he didn’t arrive in Trinidad on time. That was disappointing because he was the main reason I attended this party. The crowd was great and had a mix of young and old. There were your bachannalist crew and social crew at this event. I definitely would attend this event again.
Event Rating: 10 flags because the event was spacious, the food was great, the bar never buss and the vibes was nice this was a well organized event.
Thursday- Beach House (All Inclusive) $800tt
This event started at 2 p.m. and ended 10 p.m. Unfortunately, we arrived late (because we left late) and the traffic was stickin. It took us 1 ½ hours to get out of town. If you plan on attending this event leave by 1 p.m. or earlier.
When we finally reached the event my eyes popped opened as I noticed the amount of people in the party. Food was on my mind, so we walked straight to the food area. Lawd father if you see line fo so! To save time, our crew decided to go in different lines and take samples from each line. We would meet together and share the food. In addition to the food tents, there were different bar tents, but most of them were filled with long lines. There was a Nuvo tent, but I only had one drink for the night since we went a little crazy with drinks the previous night.
Music was great! The DJ was situated in the middle of the party with a huge light to brighten up the venue. Oh, I can’t forget the MEN! I’ve never seen so many “Fywne” ass men in one party! Everywhere I turned I saw sexy ass men. I was in heaven. Fellas, there was plenty woman too (but I ain’t watching them).
Event Rating: 7 flags because It was over crowded and the lines for food and drinks were just nuts.
Friday- Frenzy Boat Ride (All Inclusive) $400tt
This event started at 3 p.m. and end at 6 p.m. This boat is smaller than the Treasure Queen, however, it was a more intimate ride. Last year, I went overboard with the drinks and learned my lesson the hard way, so this year I remembered to pace myself. I started drinking light with Malibu and orange juice, however when they started to serve the Johnny Walker Blue I quickly took two shots. The food on this ride included doubles and chicken or lamb gyros wraps. The vibe on the ride was nice. Music was played by Dr. Jay, Soca Sweetness and DJ Dane. I had a great time!
Event Rating: 8 flags because the drinks were flowing, food was good and the vibe was nice.
Sunny Side Up Breakfast fete (All Inclusive) $700 Single tix $1200 Couples Tix
This event started at 4 a.m. I always enjoyed breakfast parties. The feeling of partying early morning and see the sunrise is the best feeling!
As we entered the venue, we were supplied with a Sunny Side Breakfast cup for drinks. This party is held along a long street with a stage at the end of the street for a live show. Again, the first thing I will review is the food. The crew walked towards the food tents which served pelau, pancakes, doubles, eggs, saltfish, fruit to dip in a chocolate fountain, coffee, tea and other food items. The bar was stocked with Johnny Walker, Malibu, Hennessey and Smirnoff along with other premium drinks, fruit juice, energy drinks and chaser. As the Carnival Lime Destination crew “got on wotless” a bubble machine and the water hose came on. It was perfect timing as the sun was blazing! By the time 8 a.m. approached, Roy Cape and the team started to blow horns, hit drums to get the crowd excited. I just loved seeing the yellow Sunny Side Up cups in the air while ladies bend over and fellas mash up the speaker box!
Event Rating: 9 flags because the food was on point, Blaxx tear up de stage, and the wotless behavior under the bubble foam and water hose.
