“Where to start!!!“
No need to shout, I hear you
I thought online etiquette suggests that New posters are politely welcomed before shouted at
“We completely disagree with almost everything you have said!!! Of course you may have just had a bad experience but, as a general rule the Toucan Inn is a fantastic spot!!”
Our review was simply factual, and objective. May I respectfully suggest Joe, you’re being subjective. We actually had a fun time in Tobago, notwithstanding our issues with the Toucan Inn. I wouldn’t go as far as you and say the Toucan Inn was fantastic, but neither would I (and didn’t) say the place was trash, far from it.
“Cable TV, why go on holiday in Tobago if you want to watch TV??????”
Some people consider reading a good book relaxing, which incidentally is what the receptionist recommended when we asked why no catv in the rooms. Some consider posting unsolicited opinions on internet chat forums relaxing
others like keeping abreast of current issues on CNN, to each his own.
“What amenities did you expect?? A pool table or a supermarket beside the hotel???”
I trust u understand what amenities are so I conclude you’re being sarcastic.
“While we were there, the shower and sink were far from pathetic.
All our bedside lamps were 'Bedside Lamps' with the switch on them?!?!?!
The bed was more comfortable than our own bed at home although it was a genuine double bed!!!!“
Its clear you had a better room than ours.
“From a couple who used the pool every day, it didn't just look fabulous... it was fabulous!!!!"
I’ll take a page out of your book and ask why go on vacation to a beautiful caribbean isle with lovely beaches to then swim in a pool????
"The food on our first night was slightly below standard, but it was very busy, and on every occasion after this it was of the highest quality.
Breakfast was faultless every day, we would love to hear what you didn't like about it???? Fresh squeezed Orange Juice... I would love to go somewhere that it is available, it is just impractical as far as running an efficient restaurant goes"
A trip to the local farmers/central market would prove you wrong about the impracticality of fresh squeezed orange juice, you could peel and squeeze them at the market yourself, or do as the locals and “suck the orange”
As the roasted foul showed, when locally or regionally grown foods and local dishes are used the results are more authentic and tastier. Maybe we should’ve of opted for the local breakfast.
“The manager, Troy, is a lovely man. He is somewhat shy so maybe you mistook shyness for ignorance. He was always very friendly and obliging whenever we had a query.”
we were ignored at the “meet & greet” I assure you.
“As far as the walk to the beach goes, even strolling to the beach it was no more than 5-7 minutes!!”
Seemed longer especially after a long swim.
“If you wanted 5 star luxury and a beach on your doorstep why didn't you go to Coco Reef???”
couldn’t afford a room there and the car together.
“And what does FWIW mean????????????????????”
Andrew is Correct
"Joe and Cheryl"
Nice to meet you
. If you plan to be out most of the day and night, and simply need a clean place to rest your head for a few hours, and an ok dinner, then Toucan is your place. Toward that end, a car is a must, don't delude yourself , 5 mins walk to the beach? I don't think so. Plus you can beach hop and sight see at your leisure, Just stay on or near the coast roads or you might get lost as we did, Higlight of our trip though. My $.02 FWIW. Have fun.