myTobago – your questions, review and comment about Tobago

Hi Chaps ... and Steve !

I think that the top slot should have the most eminent title of 'Tobago Nerd'

Whenever I hear of Nerds, I know that I will receive the most intricate detail appertaining to their favourite subject.

'Nerdies' are in and although I feel like a Tobago Nerd, like many others (I am sure), I obviously have a long way to go ... don't we Steve !!

I was totally cracked up when (in another recent string) someone asked for a virtual resturant guide and you had already thought of it ... that takes some beating !!!

I mean it with the utmost respect ... your dedication is unbelieveable, you set the benchmarks here and there are many that await your annointment !

Maybe there should be a Tobago Nerd Of The Year Awards [TNOTYA] (i.e.; Nerd 2003 and Nerd 2004) based on quality of contributions to the site and not of quantity ... or perhaps in recognition of any special independent reports/projects for the benefit of the readers?

Yearly awards would keep it fresh methinks.

I am simply not worthy.

Kind Regards in a Nerdie sort of way ...

Nerd-in-Waiting


Paul (seeking inspiration and motivation !!!)

How about TOBAGO MENTOR--my dictionarysays'--a wise or trusted advisor or guide.
Then there's TOBAGO LUMINARY--'a person who enlightens others'.

Who can we give this one to? SAGE---'a man revered for his profound wisdom!!

Stella.

Steve,

What a fantastic website! My husband and I are due to visit in May and I found this website by accident this morning when I was looking for info on the weather. This was at 10:30 this morning and I'm still browsing through at 1:30pm - I am supposed to be working but this website is much more interesting than sorting out our work holiday rota!

I was recently scouting for a book on Tobago and didn't find very much on offer (other than bland looking books in black and white). Your website has filled me in on all the info I wanted plus much more. We will be staying at the Kariwak as we are on a budget; it sounds as if we are getting a really nice place to stay considering the £££ we have spent in the past on other previous 5* hotels. One question - we like to eat at local restaurants rather than hotel restaurants - what kind of price can we expect to pay for a 2 course meal?

Has anyone every been horse riding whilst in Tobago. We are keen riders and the idea of riding on the beach is v. appealing (as long as the horses are well looked after - I hate seeing miserable animals!!)

One last thing - any recommendations for eating out - I am a huge foodie fan and am looking forward to gaining a few extra pounds enjoying the local food.

Thanks for help from anyone - the count down has begun!

Debbie

Thanks for your kind words, Debbie.

I guess price depends upon how big an eater you are and how much/what you like to drink with it. Jill and I are very light eaters (two courses) and light drinkers (beer/house wine by the glass). It’s seldom that our bill has ever gone over £25 per head (total cost, including tip), even in Tobago’s very top restaurants. Going through my card receipts from my last trip, I guess £30-£35 for the two of us was the average. Local restaurants are obviously much cheaper.

There are various choices within walking distance of the Kariwak. Our favourites, in order or preference, are Ru-B-Lous, Panache, Bonkers, Tamaras (Coco Reef), Café Coco, Dillons, Red Crab, Pelican Reef. Check our Restaurants listing for further details. Look for all restaurants listed in Crown Point/Store Bay/Bon Accord because all of these are within easy walking reach of the Kariwak.

We had hoped to write article on the two Tobago stables, but Jill chickened out. At 5x she reckoned she is too “old” to go riding again (she kept horses and ran a very small livery service until about seven years ago). Anyway, it was something we have some good background research into. While staying and reviewing a luxury apartment at Tobago Plantations (Ocean Air), we befriended a houseguest of the owner, who turned out to be a professional groom for the army. She has ridden with the Looking Out Stables and reckoned that their standards of care were absolutely first class. The only other stable on the island is owned by Erica Vaughan of Indigo restaurant. I think the same plaudits can be said of her operation. Erica can be contacted on (868) 639-9635.

Have a great trip and be sure to report back. Now, get back to the holiday rota.

For me it's also addicitve to look around here, lucky us, we will visit Tobago in oktober (2005) this year and stay at Kariwak Village.
A lot of information to find here and reading a lot.
So when we come back we will see if I'm hooked.
For now I look almost every day.

Lily

Definately addictive.

The myTobago experience for me started with a genuine quest for specific information. After a few days, I started to just 'read' the site, to see what gems I could find out to consider for my next trip.

At some stage (quite soon) you reach a point where instead of asking questions, you are able to answer a few too!

Now with many visits behind me, I feel that I'm more relaxed about it all, just sitting on a wall outside a shop, or a rock by the sea, sometimes with a Beer, watching the world go by.

Whatever my rank says, I guess that I have now progressed to "Just Liming".

Steve F.

OK ... if anyone in the UK wants a quick fix this weekend ...

Get a Deck Chair ... mix a nice Rum Punch and sit in your garden ...

And BREATH IN THE AIR ...

A lovely blast of Tobago air has just arrived from Tobago and will be hanging around the UK for the weekend.

Enjoy ...

Regards

Paul,

You forgot the Steel Pan CD playing gently in the background. (It's a bit difficult to hear the sound of the sea here in the Cotwolds!)

I can recommend the Buccooneers!

Enjoy the rum punch!

Jane

Oh Gosh ... sorry Jane

Just add a water feature to your garden ... but watch out for the Tropical Waves ... hot weather in the UK always spells trouble ... there will be plenty to hear within a few days !!

Chaars

Crikey Paul - you weren't wrong about hot weather in the UK spelling trouble!! Are you psychic or something?

Anyway - hope you didn't suffer from the thunderstorms and torrential rain too much, although one of our friends in the north did say that the rain storms reminded her of typical caribbean downpours.

Jane

Hi Jane

We watched the storm develop as it moved over us towards York.

It is the first time I have heard constant thunder rumbling for hours without a break and we could see the rain being sucked vertically into the upper clouds and the lightening that never touched the ground.

I knew it would drop it's load somewhere and feel lucky ... it was unfortunate for those up in the Moors.

Indeed, the UK is getting more tropical-like storms and it took a airstream right from Tobago to produce those conditions.

Regards