Recommendations please...

Patrick · Post by **Patrick** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:55 am

My wife and I are off to Tobago in a few weeks time (Yay!!!)

This is our first time to the island and I hope we enjoy it so much that it won't be our last but I am looking for a little advice.

OK, for hire cars, I think I know where to go..(via Yes Tourism?)

What about tours?

We want to do an island tour, a trip to the rainforest and a boat trip (we may want to do more but this is a start).

The questions are:
Do you normally book all of this in advance or when you get there?
Is there one company that does all of these?
If yes then who?
If not then who?

There will be more questions, I am sure as we get closer to the day but I would appreciate any feedback...

Thanks,

Patrick

Post by **Steve Wooler** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:00 am

Hi Patrick

The answer to your question rather depends upon where you are staying. Yes Tourism operate tours themselves and offer bookings for all the good main excursions and tours. However, if you are staying up the Caribbean Coast in Castara, or anywhere along that coast, you should also consider Alibaba Tours (regular contributors to the forum).

At this time of year, it isn't essential to book in advance - but, you never can tell, and booking in advance is the only way to be sure.

David Watkins · Post by **David Watkins** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 3:01 pm

Patrick,where are you stayin...I mean location ,Castara,Crown Point?
Then more advice can be given.
David

Patrick · Post by **Patrick** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 3:22 pm

Sorry guys...I meant to say. We're staying at Petit Careme. That's near Mount Irvine as I understand it...and I'm more than happy to use AliBaba...I was thinking of Yes Tourism to organise the car...or have I got that wrong?

Post by **Steve Wooler** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 3:27 pm

Hi Patrick

You're in the main south-west part of the island so bang in the middle of Yes Tourism's main operating area.

Patrick · Post by **Patrick** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 3:39 pm

Thanks Steve...so Yes Tourism for the car and Alibaba for the tours?

What about the boat trip? I'm sure I've read here somewhere about this but can't find it at the moment...

Jane H · Post by **Jane H** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 11:31 am

Hi Patrick

If you like speed and snorkling - we can't recommend Cocomotion highly enough. We had a wonderful morning out with them and will definitely be repeating the experience next time we visit Tobago!

Jane

David Watkins · Post by **David Watkins** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 1:50 pm

Patrick,talk to Alibaba ,he will do all for you.If he can't fit you in,he knows a man who can!
Enjoy,
David

Patrick · Post by **Patrick** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 12:30 pm

Thanks people...I'll start making plans!!!

Woooohoooooo!

Cab't wait!!!

Judith Prater · Post by **Judith Prater** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 3:48 pm

Hi

I have just received a lovely email from Marlon and Rachel of 'Cocomotion' - unfortunately during the recent storms the boat broke loose from its mooring and sustained some damage so is in Trinidad undergoing repairs and are not sure how long it will take to fix. It sounds like we might have to book another holiday to Tobago next year so we get an oportunity to have a go on 'Cocomotion'!! Such is life x

Patrick · Post by **Patrick** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 4:09 pm

Thanks for the info Peter...I'll check into it...

We'll be limin' in about 5 weeks!!!!