Useful information

How to get there
American Airlines, BWIA International, Air Canada, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Excel Airlines and Westernair all fly to Tobago. The flights are from New York, London, Miami, and Toronto. Some flights are direct and others connecting through San Juan, Barbados, Antigua, St Lucia, or Trinidad. It is only a short hop (15 mins) from Trinidad to Tobago, and there are approximately 9 flights daily. There are now new flights by Lauda Air from Austria, Martin Air from Amsterdam, and Condor from Germany.

"If there is no room in heaven, send me back to Tobago" local saying

• Language English speaking.
  
• Money The local currency is the TT $ dollar (very approximately £1 sterling = TT$10, US$1 = TT$6, €1 = TT$6.5). US dollars are accepted everywhere.
  
• Electricity 110 volts and 220 volts. The electrical fixtures are US standard. For other visitors an international adaptor is needed.
  

Health Guide books advise that immunizations are not necessary.
Do bring good quality/ high factor sun cream, anti-septic spray and plasters (as cuts heal more slowly in the heat) as well as insect repellent and treatment cream.

Getting around A car is essential and you will need to take a valid driving licence with you - a photo copy will not be acceptable. Driving is on the left and speed limits are well sign posted. Petrol (gas) is cheap and there are many companies offering car hire. It is easy to explore Tobago by road. All sights are reachable from anywhere on the island in a day's drive.

On arrival
You will be asked to fill in landing forms giving details of where you
will be staying.
The address of the Villa is:
Palmhaven, 199 Riseland Trace, Patience Hill

Villa telephone number: (868) 660 7307.

Departure tax TT $ 100 is payable at the airport.

MyTobago  - This is an excellent web site that will give you additional information about the island, activities and facilities.