Toucan Inn superb....
Upon arrival we were greeted by the lovely Lisa, with a deluge of people jusy arrived off the plane (5 minutes away!) it was all sorted as quickly and efficiently as you could wish for.
The room, (garden) was all you could ask for. Comfy, clean bed, a hot shower, mosquito machine. Excellent.
We had the opportunity to stay in one of the cabana's by the pool due to air-con malfunction (which I may add was sorted out with no hassle, nice room but smaller than the garden room, but no complaint whatsoever.
The hotel, it has a small pool which was more than sufficient for taking the heat of the day away. With the best beach - Store Bay - 5 minutes walk away why would you sit around a pool anyway?
The gardens, very well kept and lovely. Note: The chickens like chicken!
The bar, everything you need on all inclusive basis. The local beer Stag and Caribe are actually normal beers and are very good, not the usual watery beer normally served on AI, the mocktails and the cocktails very nice! (be careful of the rum punch, it does creep up on you!)
The restaurant - Bonkers - again not a normal AI whereby you have horrible buffet style food lined up all day - You are actually served the restaurant menu which is well renowned and very tasty. Local special dishes are served and are worth a try. The deep fried snapper for breakfast was basic, and gorgeous. Too many specials to name but I liked them all.
You can 'upgrade' from the AI menu to delights such as steak, lobster for a small surcharge.
Now the people... Everyone we met was so friendly. There was at the beach an array of interesting and beautiful people. Lindon aka "Friday" was our favourite sun lounger/umbrella hirer. 20 TTD each for the day (approx £2 each). The stalls around Store Bay sell your favourite 'tat' and momentos and you can have your hair braided too. I sat patiently for 2.5 hours listening to some booming music having good conversation while my girlfriend had hers done! Everyone at Store Bay are stars. Take the boat trip, take everything.If you don't want it just say no and you will only get a smile and 'no problem'
The hotel...
Lisa and Shirley are top girls.
Clarke the night barman is a bit of a lad (and does the rum pinch!)
Troy, the restuarant manager - one of a kind and so so polite!
Mr B... A gentleman.(he will arrange the Sunday School visit)
If you are thinking of visiting Tobago - Yes, yes, yes.
It's The only holiday I've ever came back from and I have said I want to go back to.
Enjoy
