Tobago.
Tobago is one of most beautiful country, in the West Indies; it’s the sister of Trinidad. It takes 15 minutes by flight from Trinidad. An ideal place for the whole family to enjoy, as well as weddings and honeymoons.
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Tobago.
Tobago is one of most beautiful country, in the West Indies; it’s the sister of Trinidad. It takes 15 minutes by flight from Trinidad. An ideal place for the whole family to enjoy, as well as weddings and honeymoons.
I do know that Sir Michael Heseltine and his family enjoyed Tobago; he is very keen on birds! No no no not dem birds… you know the other birds. (Smile!)
It is a cosmopolitan; it’s ... ...you are coming to Tobago you would notice its cool very serene, beautiful with its lush tropical rain forests, the verdant hills where wildlife and plant life bear evidence to the richness of Tobago. The mystery of the seas, the artistic expression of the people, the folklore and customs all will restore your sprits!
How do you get there?
There are flights from London you can either travel through to British Airways, ... more
Tobago. Tobago is one of most beautiful country, in the West Indies; it’s the sister of Trinidad. It takes 15 minutes by flight from Trinidad. An ideal place for the whole family to enjoy, as well as weddings and honeymoons.
I do know that Sir Michael Heseltine and his family enjoyed Tobago; he is very keen on birds! No no no not dem birds… you know the other birds. (Smile!)
It is a cosmopolitan; it’s the birthright of steel band, calypso and limbo. If you are coming to Tobago you would notice its cool very serene, beautiful with its lush tropical rain forests, the verdant hills where wildlife and plant life bear evidence to the richness of Tobago. The mystery of the seas, the artistic expression of the people, the folklore and customs all will restore your sprits!
How do you get there?
There are flights from London you can either travel through to British Airways, British West Indian Airways (my favourite airline) Virgin Airlines do package holidays including accommodation. You can also check for cheap flight on cheapflight.co.uk.
Where do I stay?
There are many types of lodgings, hotels, resorts, guest houses, apartments, condos and villas.
One hotel I know very well is Ocean Point, it is a truly beautiful and friendly hotel, and there are other features to this hotel you would notice straight away. The 12 self-contained apartments are air conditioned, the kitchenettes are fully equipped, private balconies, with …guess what wait for it… Yes a hammock! Daily room service, cable TV. Also featured is large sun deck area with outdoor barbecue pits, a palm thatched pool, side restaurant bar, a kidney shape garden pool surrounding an award winning cosy restaurant in a garden atmosphere. It is right next to the championships golf course. The beach is three minutes walk.
What do I eat and drink?
There are exotic cocktails and fresh fruit drinks, a la carte menu with local specialities, seafood delights, grilled foods and vegetarian dishes. Mmmmmm..
Where do I go?
There are art galleries and museums. Aquamarines life, adventure farms, nature reserves, nature tours bird watching., snorkelling, beaches, watching leatherback turtles nesting at Turtle beach, and Golf.
A good one for nature lovers is organize by Darren Henry a trained forester a licensed tour guide who specialises in rainforest tourism. He has the ability to identify flora and fauna, wetland bird, and there is the little Tobago bird sanctuary and sight seeing tours.
What about night life?
There are many places you can go, some of these are: Bonkers this is in Store Bay Local Road. You get live music Copra Tray also in Store Bay you get DJ and African drumming on Saturday Night Lush – Shirvan Road you get disco and occasional live acts. Better to go Friday night! The Deep – Andy Point Village – You get Disco with international sounds
Wanna get married, have a honeymoon?
Why not blend it with romance and indulge in some recreation in this picturesque of Tobago, or have a wedding and honeymoon.
There are firms that cater for weddings and honeymoons packages. You can phone Arthur’s By the Sea which is in Crown Point on 001 868 639-0196 Coco Reef Resort & Spa in Scarborough 001 868 639-8571 Manta Lodge in Speyside 001 868 660-5268.
What you should do after 3 days arrival
Trinidad has now amended the marriage act of 1996 which makes it easier for couples from abroad to get married. Here is what you should know: Both parties must be non-residents of Trinidad and Tobago. You must be residence in the country for three days. Both parties must produced proof of residence, passport and airline tickets. Identification of applicants - passports are accepted If divorced you must produce original or notarized copy of degree absolute If widowed original death certificate of spouse. Deed poll or other proofs of name change where name differs on documents.
To apply for your marriage licence which cost $337.50 and must be payable in cash or in postage stamps which you can get from the General Post Office.
Tobago is truly beautiful place for Weddings and Honeymoooooooooning or holidaying. You just love it!
Advantages: loads Disadvantages: some friends & family may not be able to afford
You can do the deed much more quickly these days, get married that is. Not, it has to be said, with a 24-hour or 24-minute turnaround, such as Las Vegas, but then, who would have the good taste to go to tobago to be married and then expect to do it with such unseemly haste?
I choose to get married in Tobago in September 2000. We spent three weeks in Tobago, choosing to get married in the middle of our holiday; it is a good idea to allow at least ... ...you need to be a resident in the country for three full days (not including day of arrival) in order to qualify for a marriage license, and the paperwork will take another three days or so.
Tobago has a professional wedding organiser - Tobago Weddings and several hotels are also able to handle all the arrangements for you. We booked an all-inclusive package at the Grafton-Beach Resort (www.grafton-resort.com), the package included the basic wedding ...
trickster 16.06.2002
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Advantages: paradise on earth Disadvantages: very hilly and a bit out of the way for party goers
When I decided to go to Tobago, I definitely didn't want to do the usual package trip to the Caribbean. I managed to find a cheap flight with British Caledonian (the later you book, the cheaper it is) and booked a room in a private bed and breakfast via the internet in the sleepy fishing village of Speyside. The whole thing was much cheaper than a package trip and the B&B I stayed at was really warm and friendly. (For those interested here is the ... ...well off the beaten tourist track and most of the non-locals were there to dive as this part of the coast has some of the best diving and snorkelling waters in Tobago. Speyside was also much hillier than the flatter, more touristy, Pigeon Point - so not necessarily for those who have problems walking. From the B&B, the views of Speyside Bay are breathtaking. It is only a short walk down the hill to the 'town', which is nothing more than a string ...
mancsoulsister 02.11.2001
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Advantages: different Caribbean experience Disadvantages: costs
When people hear the word Caribbean, immediately pictures of women in grass skirts, white sandy beaches, cocomut trees and primitives with spears come to mind - this will be a very big surprise when it comes to visiting Trinidad.
I was not aware that there was a section on this site dedicated to travel in general and came across several reviews of Tobago, but none of Trinidad.
Geographically, Trinidad and Tobago are located at the southernmost ... ...Venezuela.
Politically, Trinidad has the problems of every first world nation - traffic, noise, etc.
Population: Trinidad is made up primarily of Indian immigrants (too much history for this page) and African immigrants, plus a healthy section of Chinese, Syrian, American, European and Spanish people.
Religion: Christianity appears to be the major religion, while that is closely followed by Hinduism and Islam (don't worry, we already checked them ...
sting_of_the_scorpion 29.03.2006 (31.03.2006)
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Advantages: A beautiful, unspoiled island paradise Disadvantages: A holiday that requires some effort
Introduction Tobago is a small island in the Caribbean near to Trinidad and the Venezuelan coast. We went for 2 weeks from the end of May, which is just about the start of the rainy season.
Flight The flight from Gatwick to Tobago takes 8 hours or so, and going out the time difference does not have too much effect. We flew with JMC, who have since stopped flying direct to Tobago (see later). We got a price of 329 GBP per person return, which is ... ...not as good as the return journey. Arriving at Crown Point airport was a surprise. The airport is very small, and we were the only major flight that day. This meant that baggage handling was quick and so on, but you shouldnt expect incredible facilities.
Accomodation We were staying in a house let by a friend of my wife, which was very nice. This was in the village of Carnbee, which is in the lowlands, and reasonably central. There is a fairly good ...
hokers 15.06.2001
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Totally relaxed, soaking up the sun, drinking rum, chatting with the friendliest people I've ever met, at Christmas!!
In Tobago the culture is so relaxed, you just melt into it. this is the place where, if it rains, nobody has to go to work. Imagine that here in Britain, or live it in Tobago. I spent, no enjoyed, two weeks in Tobago with three friends. We arrived on Christmas day 2000, and sadly departed on January 9th 2001. The holiday was perfect!
... ...at Shore Park and met a group of friends called Freedom. We got chatting to the people organising the event, and friends were made. The local people are so sincere. Obviously there are exceptions, some locals roam the beaches searching for tourists to sell necklaces or containers to, but there are also some genuine artists and craftsmen who aren't greedy with setting their prices for their work.
The island is beautiful. The beaches are perfect. ...
Lidless_Eye 01.03.2001
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