Tobago Tranquillity
AirlinesAir Caribbean, American, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, Tobago Express, Caribbean Star, Condor and LIAT
AirportCrown Point airport is 13 km (8 miles) from Scarborough the capital of Tobago. Departure Taxes $$TT100.00
BeachesTobago, when it's known at all, is most definitely known for its beaches. From the populous, vendor-lined Store Bay, plus Pigeon Point and Sandy Point in the west near the airport, to the Windward Coast's remote Speyside and Batteaux Bay, the island's beaches have got variety (pink sand, giant turtles) and, thanks to hotels (mostly of small to medium size) facilities.
Business Hours8am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday; Saturday 8am to 12 noon; Banks: 8am - 2 pm Monday to Thursday; Friday 8am to 12 noon; 3pm to 5pm; Goverment Offices: closed for lunch 12 noon to 1pm and on Saturdays
BusesThe Scarborough Terminal (Gardenside Street opposite the Botanical Gardens) is the main bus hub for catching buses to all points on the island.
ClimateThe average daytime temperature is 29°C (83°F). At night, temperatures may fall to 25°C (77°F) or less. Rainy Season July through December(mostly Oct./Nov.). Water Temperature Winter 75-78/Summer 78-82.
Country Access Code868
CurrencyTrinidad and Tobago dollar (TT$)
CustomsDuty-free allowance: 1 quart liquor (32 ounce == 1 litre), 200 cigarettes/50 cigars, gifts up to $TT1,200/year
Dress CodeCasual (Lightweight), but keep swimwear for the beach and pool. Church-goers should dress conservatively (e.g. no shorts or vests).
DrivingDRIVE ON THE LEFT (follow the British system of driving). Approaching corners be warily, and when in doubt, sound your horn. Visitors in with valid licenses issued in U.S., Canada, France, U.K., Germany and the Bahamas may drive for up to three months. International licenses are also accepted. In many areas there are no sidewalks. Keep an eye out for pedestrians walking in the road, and for children playing.
Electricity110 and 220v, 60 cycles
EmergenciesFire & Ambulance dial 990; Emergency Medical Service (Ambulance) 811; Police dial 999; Paramedics 660-7955; Coast Guard 634-4440
Entry RequirementsPassports are required by all visitors, and must be valid for the full length of stay. Visas are not needed by North American, British and most European and Commonwealth nationals. Exceptions are Australia, India, Nigeria, Uganda, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea and Tanzania.
Ethnic DivisionsThe people are comprised of Africans, East Indians, Europeans, Chineses, or mixed descents.
FerryThere is a daily ferry (MV Panorama & TT Express) from Scarborough to Port of Spain (Monday to Friday; except Saturdays), taking 5 hrs and departing 11pm. The return trip leaves Port of Spain 2pm. Sundays and Public Holidays departs Scarborough at 11pm and the return trip leaves Port of Spain 11am. Fares TT$25 one-way economy class, TT$50, round trip economy class, TT$30 one-way tourist class, TT$60 round trip tourist class, TT$80 for one-way cabin, TT$160 for round trip cabin, children under 12 half price, infants under 3 free, cars TT$115 or $TT138 according to weight. Call the Port Authority (868-623-2901) to confirm times and costs.
MediaNewspaper: Trinidad Express, Trinidad Guardian, NewsDay, The Wire. One (1) tri-weekly: The TNT Mirror. Several weeklies: Catholic News, Tobago News, Bomb, Blast, Show Time, The Independent; Tobago Pillar
Television Broadcast: CCN TV-6 (channels 6 & 18); AVM Television (channels 4 & 16), CNN (6); Tobago Channel 5
Radio AM: Radio Trinidad (730 AM) FM: Hott 93 (93.5/93.1 FM); The Rock (95.1 FM); WEFM (96 FM); Music Radio 97 (97.1 FM); WABC (103 FM); Radio Tempo (105 FM); Classic Radio (106 FM); Central Radio (90.5 FM); Love (94.1 FM); Radio ICN (91.1 FM); Radio 104 (104 FM); Radio Tambrin (92.1 from Tobago); Power 102 (102.5 FM); Soca (91.9 FM); WACK 90.1FM
Nylon PoolEveryone takes a boat from Buccoo to the Nylon Pool, so named after Princess Margaret, who, on her honeymoon, announced the color was so crazy-blue it looked like nylon (okay, so she wasn't the world's greatest romantic).
ReligionAnglican, Baptist, Catholic, Church of God, Jehovah Witness, Penticostal and Seventh Day Adventist
ScarboroughTobago's capital, Scarborough, is hilly and walkable from end to end in an hour. There are busy docks and a daily market, stores, and bars, but you feel it's all more for the residents than the visitors—though you're certainly welcome to share. Climb at dusk up to Fort King George, built by the British, to take in the total dearth of neon and high-rises and breathe it all in. It may not last.
TaxesSome hotels charge a 10% service charge and/or a 10% room tax. A 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) is charged on most goods and services.
TaxisPrivate taxis are available at hotels. Public route taxis and maxis taxis depart from Lower Scarborough (next to Scarborough Port) for western destinations, Main Street (next to car park)for winward destinations and taxis can be hailed by the roadside. Mininum charge is $TT5 depending on route.
Time ZoneEST +1; GMT -4
TippingTips/Gratuities is left up to the discretion of the customer, although 10% is recommend unless a service charge is included in your bill.
Tobago is separated from Trinidad by the Caribbean Sea which is twenty-one (21) miles (33km).
Tobago House Assembly Information Services 211 - access information on the variety of services by THA.
Water Tap water is process, but boil it to be on the safe side. Bottled water can be purchased.
Weddings Getting married, must be on the island a minimum of 72 hours (not including arrival day) plus wedding fees. For more information check The District Revenue Office, Sangster’s Hill, Scarborough (868-639-2410)
|
download android
ReplyDeletedownload xe currency app