Post Recreated: Originally posted - 05 March 2003
Hi, just for information for those lucky people still to go to Tobago. The TT$ to £ Sterling rate in the 4 hotels we visited was 8 to the £. If you go in to Scarborough,the banks- last week- were giving 9.3(ish) no commission charges. That is several bottles of Carib per £100.00!( Even at Arnos Vale).
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Tim
Thanks for the tip. Will be toasting your health with those 'free' bottles of Carib in 4 weeks, 1 day and 6 hours. (Not that I'm counting).
Tim
Thanks for the tip. Will be toasting your health with those 'free' bottles of Carib in 4 weeks, 1 day and 6 hours. (Not that I'm counting).
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Glyn Kirpalani
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All, not only do you get a better rate changing at banks in Tobago (and that is better than ordering here in the UK), but you get another 5% or so better rate if you cash sterling t/cheques, over £cash. We always take £t/cheques for this reason, although there is an issuing fee and cash-machines are easily available in the SW.
All, not only do you get a better rate changing at banks in Tobago (and that is better than ordering here in the UK), but you get another 5% or so better rate if you cash sterling t/cheques, over £cash. We always take £t/cheques for this reason, although there is an issuing fee and cash-machines are easily available in the SW.
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John
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Glyn been reading all of your posting with great interest we are going on our first visit to Tobago in May (Can't Wait) Last year we were in The Gambia and Mauritius the people there are so nice sound as friendly as Tobagoians ( Is that right) and politness and firmness the order of the day. All they want to do is talk and have fun relax enjoy and join in thats my motto. You said best rates with Sterling TC is that right not US$ are the cash machines hand as no commision and better rate with these.
Glyn been reading all of your posting with great interest we are going on our first visit to Tobago in May (Can't Wait) Last year we were in The Gambia and Mauritius the people there are so nice sound as friendly as Tobagoians ( Is that right) and politness and firmness the order of the day. All they want to do is talk and have fun relax enjoy and join in thats my motto. You said best rates with Sterling TC is that right not US$ are the cash machines hand as no commision and better rate with these.
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Glyn Kirpalani
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Post Recreated: Originally posted - 05 March 2003
Hi John, don't bother with US cash or T/cheques is my advice, as you will just be lining the pockets of the banks by changing UK-US-TT, as there is a spread gap between each change. UK£ is widely accepted too, although in smaller places it is polite and easier to use TT. Rates tend to be quoted in USD, eg on websites, simply because whatever country someone is from, people tend to instantly know the approximate value of their own currency against the USD so can make a mental comparison. Once you arrive the company simply charges you the tt equivalent anyway so don't wrongly assume that they want USD, it is just a guide price. I have not been to the Gambia or Mauritius, but have met many of their nationals professionaly in the course of my work in London (don't ask!). They are as you say generally friendly and hospitable people too, but I would say that they Tobagonians have a sort of "pure" charm that many other countries' nationals probably don't display so much. I can't put my finger on the reason why the island and people are so unspoilt, other than the richness of the larger island Trinidad's oil economy meaning that the nation has not had to develop tourism like other non oil-rich Caribbean islands. Maybe someone else can let us into the secret of their warmth - perhaps yourself, when you come back? Regards,
Hi John, don't bother with US cash or T/cheques is my advice, as you will just be lining the pockets of the banks by changing UK-US-TT, as there is a spread gap between each change. UK£ is widely accepted too, although in smaller places it is polite and easier to use TT. Rates tend to be quoted in USD, eg on websites, simply because whatever country someone is from, people tend to instantly know the approximate value of their own currency against the USD so can make a mental comparison. Once you arrive the company simply charges you the tt equivalent anyway so don't wrongly assume that they want USD, it is just a guide price. I have not been to the Gambia or Mauritius, but have met many of their nationals professionaly in the course of my work in London (don't ask!). They are as you say generally friendly and hospitable people too, but I would say that they Tobagonians have a sort of "pure" charm that many other countries' nationals probably don't display so much. I can't put my finger on the reason why the island and people are so unspoilt, other than the richness of the larger island Trinidad's oil economy meaning that the nation has not had to develop tourism like other non oil-rich Caribbean islands. Maybe someone else can let us into the secret of their warmth - perhaps yourself, when you come back? Regards,
Glyn Kirpalani
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John
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Post Recreated: Originally posted - 05 March 2003
Hi Thanks Glyn very handy advise. Will keep you informed upon our return, mind you will you not be back in Tabago by then, in the rain and cold and drinking that beer whats it called (only joking.)
Hi Thanks Glyn very handy advise. Will keep you informed upon our return, mind you will you not be back in Tabago by then, in the rain and cold and drinking that beer whats it called (only joking.)