I have reserved an itinerary using our Continental FF miles that gets us to Port of Spain, Trinidad at 9PM. How much can we expect to incur in additional airfare to get us to Tobago, presumably the next day? What carriers do I search for? Any recommendations on a place to overnight in POS would be welcome, as well as a nice, reasonably priced place to stay on Tobago. Neither my wife or I have been to Trinidad & Tobago. Thanks in advance!

I am sooooo jealous , Tobago is high on my list !!! It has a great rainforest , with flora and fauna more similar to S.A. than Caribbean ..... Proof they say that it was attatched to the " mainland " . They even have red howler monkeys !!! ( on Trinni I believe ) Let me look through some stuff , I think I have the flight info. , its not that expensive .

www.tobagoguide.com

tobago express is only about $32.00 u.s. p.p.

Tobago Express has pretty much hourly flights from POS to Tobago. It's best to make reservations ahead; their website doesn't allow credit-card payments, so I usually make the long-distance call.
In February, we overnighted at the Port-of-Spain Hilton, which is about a US$20 taxi ride from the airport. Sometimes you can get a good deal on rates -- check the website. Otherwise, there are some cheaper guesthouse closer to the airport. DO NOT stay at the Belair, which is a fleabag right at the airport.
What kind of hotel are you looking for in Tobago? South end or north end? Price range? We've been there several times, so know the island fairly well. Also, when are you going? If it's off-season, you'll have lower rates.

Click on 'Air Travel-Getting to Tobago' at My Tobago ( http://www.mytobago.info/forum/ ) for information that you need. Leo's Place near the Port of Spain airport has received good reviews.

Some of Tobago Express's planes have been taken out of service but you should be fine for next day travel.

There was a serious crime incident in May of this year at Englishman's Bay. Just be aware of it.

While we've never traveled to Tobago it's high on our 'next' list.

Thats too bad to hear .... This was exactly the beach I love the look of , specifically for its remoteness .I checked up on the story involving English tourists and an Italian , correct ? I will not take it off my list , I am just more aware . Faith

Thanks a lot for the information. We are going in November. I have stumbled upon the mytobago.info site and it does contain a plethora of information! For starters, we are serious beach goers and do not need much along the line of amenities. We do not care for AI places and prefer a private villa or a small hotel, nicely appointed, in a good location. I would prefer to keep our costs under $200/night. From the looks of things....south end will probably be more to our liking on the Caribbean side of the island. We like to keep things casual and don't pack shoes or long pants. An order of conch fritters with a couple of ice cold beers is fine for dinner.
Roberto: Where can I read up on the incident? These things do not deter us from visiting. I lived on STX for a few years and the USVI has had its share of "incidents". Thanks again guys and gals!

The most well-appointed rooms in Tobago are at the Hilton, the Coco Reef, and the Blue Haven.
Other south-end hotels with good rooms are the Courlan and the Grafton; however, these hotels are all-inclusive and probably a notch down from the first three.
Each of the first three hotels has advantages an disadvantages. Wherever you stay, you'll want to rent a car for a few days, even if you're unfamiliar with driving on the left. I'm proof that it can be done! You should have no trouble finding a place for under $200 a night. The Hilton is offering rooms in November for $150 and some are less. (The lowest-priced rooms have the least view.)
There have been a few instances of violence against tourists in the last year or so. You can visit the U.S. State Dept. website or the equivalent site in England to find out about advisories. The recent incidents that I've read about online in the T&T newspapers have all involved people staying at villas. The incidents have been quite few (maybe three or four), but they have involved robbery, rape, and machetes and guns. As in the whole world, crime seems to be increasing, even in friendly Tobago. We've been there several times, and we'll go back.

Thanks Marigold. We really aren't Hilton people. I thought Coco Reef was AI. I'll check out their website along with Blue Haven. I have lived and traveled quite extensively throughout the Caribbean and most of the driving I have done has been on the left, so that isn't a factor. After navigating the roads on Tortola several times (not recommending doing so after a couple of Painkillers), I am pretty confident anywhere. Thanks again.

why not take the new fast ferry from Trinidad to Tobago - about 2 1/2 hours

here's a web address for the schedule - http://www.patnt.com/ferry_schedule.shtml

the fare is $50-60TT dollars for a return.

Coco Reef has an non-AI option, as I understand, although most guests seem to go AI. The Hilton also has an AI option, and I think the Blue Haven also does, so it can get confusing. Keep in mind that the Coco Reef has a very small beach and that the beach is sheltered by a rocky breakwater so that the water is bathtub calm.
I meant to add to my last post that some hotels include the 23% tax and service charge in their rates; others do not. The same is true of restaurants, although most seem to include it. But it's worth checking.

Also, if your trip is long enough, consider dividing your time between the north and south end. On the north end, the Blue Waters Inn offers a lovely experience in a secluded setting with good swimming.

CaribbeanSoul

Go to My Tobago Forum, click on Health and Security and then the thread 'Travel Advise to Tobago has Changed'. Every island seems to have it's usual incident at one time or another. This just seemed far more violent.

I've been to T&T twice. Both times I've stayed at this lovely place in POS, http://www.carnettasinn.com/. In tobago, I've stayed in a fishing village at the far end of the island from the airport, called charlottevile.

anyway, I think people definitely overlook Trinidad, and go straight for Tobabo, but I definitely think Trinidad is worth at least one to two days. It has the most amazing food you can imagine....and really terrific people.