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Re: Tobago
[Re: LBI2SXM]
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06/11/2012 09:07 PM
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Trinidad is known for crime lately, not so much on Tobago, the area just offshore of T&T, near the offshore oil rigs, is about the only area of the Caribbean where yachts have been attacked by armed pirates similar to what is happening around Somalia.
Drink all day at home, your friends worry about you; do it on vacation and they say "what a good time you're having". Save your friends needless worry, travel more!
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Re: Tobago
[Re: LBI2SXM]
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06/11/2012 11:59 PM
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LBI2SXM said: When we were there several years ago we were constantly approached by men trying to sell us drugs. It certainly became a nuisance. Driving also, we were confronted by a group of youths who blocked the road unabling us to drive through. Tobago is quite gorgeous but I would never return there. Those travel notices are not to be taken lightly. We are "street smart" travelers but I felt uncomfortable in Tobago. So what was your resolution to the youths blocking the road? That would freak me out.
************************** Alison
Life is short, dance often.
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Re: Tobago
[Re: dna2sail]
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06/12/2012 06:29 AM
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Hi I have just got back from Tobago and I have been many times, I certainly did not feel threatened when I was there in Feb, just be sensible and don't go off to a deserted beach by yourself. I book with a tour operator that offers greaat locationa all around Tobago. I did a 2 centre and I had a great time. check out www.fleewinter.com/tobago/index.php as I find they have the best selection of accommodation.
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Re: Tobago
[Re: Bow_Rider]
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06/12/2012 11:51 AM
06/12/2012 11:51 AM
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Bow_Rider said:LBI2SXM said: When we were there several years ago we were constantly approached by men trying to sell us drugs. It certainly became a nuisance. Driving also, we were confronted by a group of youths who blocked the road unabling us to drive through. Tobago is quite gorgeous but I would never return there. Those travel notices are not to be taken lightly. We are "street smart" travelers but I felt uncomfortable in Tobago. So what was your resolution to the youths blocking the road? That would freak me out. We just waited until after about 5 minutes and some car shaking, they left. Just some punks trying to scare the sh$$ out of tourists and I must say, they did a pretty good job!
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Re: Tobago
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06/12/2012 06:43 PM
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Well, I'm glad it turned out fine. I would have been scared, probably would have driven them away when I started crying and babbling like an idiot!
************************** Alison
Life is short, dance often.
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Re: Tobago
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07/25/2012 02:10 PM
07/25/2012 02:10 PM
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hi, Tobago is very nice, very un spoilt...lots of good beaches, great for snorkeling and diving.We've been there several times in the past 10 years or so. We loved the Hilton when it was there. The last time we were there we stayed at Turtle beach Resort, we got great rates thru British Airways website. We were there in July and almost every night there were 2 or 3 turtles laying eggs on the beach. There is not much night life on the island! Just be street smart... don't be intimidated by the locals they tend to leave you alone. As you said you would only be in Transit at the airport in Trinidad so there’s nothing to worry about. You will find more Europeans in Tobago than Americans. PM is you need more info Here is a good site with lots of information http://www.mytobago.info/
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