Eco-Escape to Casa DelaMar, Oceanfront Villa Featuring Private Pool — Property 150376

Naturalist's Paradise!

The beautiful island of Tobago was deemed 'Best Eco-Destination in the World'. It's rainforest was selected as the world’s #1 Eco-Tourism Destination and is the proud recipient of the World Travel Award 2003. This unique island is just 42 km long and 24km wide, yet features over 210 species of birds, 44 species of coral (including the world’s largest), 23 species of butterflies, and is home of the oldest preserved rainforest in the southern continent! Our beach is famous for its natural beauty of the Atlantic Ocean (also for the filming of the original Swiss Family Robinson); Both a naturalist and surfers paradise! Wonderful for private and romantic nature walks! Non-commercialized and beautiful; pick your own coconut to take home and eat. See leatherback turtles from March to September if you’re lucky to spot them during a full moon!

Optional Telephone/Fax/Internet Available:

Telephone: Service is available but for local and emergency use only. Please use a calling card or your own personal cell phone for long distance. We can set up fax for your use if prearranged at time of booking. Past guests have set up THEIR own laptop in villa. With advance notice, we can arrange a telephone/internet pkg to be added at reasonable rates. Also note that there are many internet cafes available in capital of Scarborough ( some now feature high speed)

Extra Travel References and Guides Available:

Contact us and we'll gladly email you out pictures, travel info, maps and directions or brochures. References from past patrons are gladly made available.

Remember to check your documentation:

Passports are required for all visitors. Your passport must be valid for at least three months after the end of your proposed visit. You may be asked to prove that you have a return or onward travel ticket, or the means to purchase such travel and you will also be asked for a fixed address for the period of your stay. Our address for Customs is: 42 Bacolet Road, Scarborough. Remember there is a standard 100TT approx. per person Departure and Security Tax - check updated rates before leaving Tobago with your travel agent

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do you have laundry facilities? Yes! Our villa is equipped with a full size washing machine, dryer, iron and a start up supply of detergent. (Ask your host for additional supplies if required) What electrical current does your villa use? The villa has 220v 60Hz AC . For visitors from Europe, we recommend you to bring an international plug converter/adapter as Tobago operates on standard North American 220 volt outlets. How much does an average taxi cost? Depending on your quantity of luggage and people in your party, taxi drivers charge local residents between $12 - 16 US DOLLARS (approximately 80 TT and 100TT in local currency) to our villa from airport averages Be sure to obtain quote prior to departure to be sure you are not charged 'vacationer' prices.

Some Helpful Travel Information:

Banking:In Tobago there is one small bank at Crown Point Airport; all other facilities are located in Scarborough, the capital. Many have ATM's that accept INTERNATIONAL debit and charge cards. Gateways: The major gateways for Trinidad and Tobago are Toronto, Puerto Rico, Caracas, Frankfurt, London, Miami, and New York. Tobago Express operates about 8 flights a day between Trinidad's Piarco and Tobago Crown Point Airport. The flight takes about out 20 minutes and require reservations: 868.627.5160 Money: The Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TT$) floats against the US and other currencies. Generally the exchange is 1 US to 6TT dollars - terrific holiday savings !If you arrive on the Saturday and have no TT dollars, you can use a card to cash money at a Blue Machine at the airport (also at Pennysaver supermarket in Canaan and in Main St: Scarborough).