Newark, N.J., to POS

Sharon Keeler · Post by **Sharon Keeler** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 4:57 pm

Has anyone else from the USA taken the flight from Newark, N.J. to POS, arriving at 8:39 p.m. and made the last Tobago Express flight at 9:15 p.m? We're considering, but are trying to avoid overnighting in Trinidad.

Thank you,

Sharon

Troy Elliott · Post by **Troy Elliott** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 5:06 pm

Hey Sharon--

We did almost the same thing, flying from DC. Others probably know more, but I wouldn't recommend trying to catch that last flight to Tobago--chances are you'll be late arriving at Piarco. Sad, I know.

We had great success overnighting near Piarco, and it was pretty cheap. The friendly folks at Yes! Tourism can help arrange something. I do believe there's a link here somewhere for Yes. They can also help you book advance tickets for the flight from Piarco to Crown Point.

I know this is a Tobago site, so I'll avoid going into too much detail here. I think Steve Wooler might have added a thread about just this topic somewhere.

Post by **Steve Wooler** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 5:41 pm

Hi Sharon

Welcome aboard!

Yes, Troy, I've added some details of what appears to be the most popular overnight accommodation in our Air Travel section (Tobago/Getting There/Air Travel).

Joanne Green · Post by **Joanne Green** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 2:16 pm

Sharon--
Don't even think about trying to get the 9:15 flight to Tobago!! You have to clear customs & it just can't be done in 1/2hr. Contact YES TOURISM, give them your credit card number & they'll purchase your ticket and only charge a small fee. As to accommodations, stay with Leo Bridglal at Leo's Place. He'll pick you up for a small fee & return you the next morning for your flight to Crown Point. He and his wife, Cadalia, are lovely people & their place is very clean. He'll charge about US$50 for a twin room with A/C & pvt. bath & breakfast. If you want, on your return, you can arrange for him to take you to the nearby Trincity Mall for dinner (Leo's is in a residential area -- no restaurants), & then return later. His email is: [email protected]. Or better yet, use one of the low-cost internation phone systems, such as 10-10-9-8-7 & call him. You'll have to pay cash, either US or TT. If you have further questions, feel free to email me directly.

Joanne Green