Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Tobago's nightlife is much more sedate - except when it comes
to Sunday evenings. That's the time for
“Sunday School,”
held every Sunday in the community of
Buccoo Village.
This
open-air street party doesn't get cranked up until near mid-
night, so come prepared to stay up late and enjoy the pulsating
sounds of calypso and soca.
Just the Facts
Entry Requirements:
Visitors from the US, Canada, and the
UK must show a valid passport.
No vaccinations are required for admission from the US; how-
ever, the Centers for Disease Control recommends a yellow fe-
ver vaccine for travelers venturing to the remote areas of
Tobago, such as the rain forest. For more information, contact
the CDC fax document service at
404-332-4565. Request doc-
ument 220150 for Disease Risk and Prevention in the Carib-
bean and document 221040 for yellow fever.
Getting Around:
Taxis are a common means of transportation
on both islands. Driving in Port of Spain is a little like partici-
pating in a stock car race, so most vacationers opt for a cab. In-
expensive options are the Maxi taxis, vans that cover different
areas of the island (locations are designated by the color of the
stripe on the side of the vans). Maxi taxis stop anywhere along
their routes.
In Tobago, taxis also frequent Scarborough's streets, but visi-
tors on the north end of the island may find rental cars a better
option. Thrifty Car Rental and several local companies offer
rentals from Crown Point airport.
Language:
English
Currency:
Trinidad & Tobago dollar: US $1 = TT $6.24.
Electricity:
115 volts and 220 volts, depending on the hotel.
Information:
In the US, contact the Trinidad and Tobago
Tourist Office at 733 Third Avenue, Suite 1716, New York
10017-3204;
800-595-1TNT. In Canada, 2005 Sheppard Ave-
nue East, Suite 303, Willowdale, Ontario M2J 5B4;
416-495-
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