We have extensive knowledge of both Trinidad and Tobago. So please don't hesitate to contact us with your questions.

There are several airlines that fly to Tobago from the UK and Germany. We can help you find the correct flights for you.  From the UK you can check www.goldencaribbean.com, www.ba.com and www.virginatlantic.com .

For more information on having a holiday at Bougain-Villa, or to book, please email info@bougain-villa.com .

Locality:

Bougain-villa is located at Bacolet Point, Scarborough, Tobago

Disabled and Elderly Access:

Bougain-villa is a single storey villa with only one step up to the house from the driveway. All floors inside the villa are level. All bedrooms and living areas are spacious. There are however a number of steps out from the veranda area out onto the pool deck, but you can get easy access to the pool deck from the main entrance.

Helpful hints:

We will supply a complimentary welcome pack with breakfast items and water at the villa for your arrival.  However if you wish to have the villa fully stocked or you require specific items including a prepared meal prior to your arrival please contact us and we will make the necessary arrangements.  You will be billed separately for the additional items.  If you wish to have your shopping purchased for you during your stay, this can be arranged and a service charge of US$10 will be added for each shopping trip.

Useful information:

There is a landline telephone at the villa which receives incoming calls.  We can also provide you with a local pay as you go mobile phone for the duration of your holiday.  The phone can be topped up with call time at a number of retail outlets.

You will need an adaptor for your electrical equipment as the electricity supply is 110 volts AC, 60Hz. Plugs are the 2 flat pin type, as in the USA.

Services:

The pool is serviced 3 times per week.

The garden is maintained twice per week.

Garbage bags should be placed in the metal refuse receptacle at the end of the drive for collection.  The refuse truck comes 5 times per week Monday to Friday.

Airport Arrivals:

We provide complimentary airport transfers and will arrange to meet and greet you at the airport.  If you prefer we can arrange for you to collect a rented vehicle from the airport.  (see transport section below).

Transport:

We strongly recommend that you hire a vehicle for the duration of your holiday as we do not recommend that you rely on public transport during the night.  You can book your car directly with our recommended dealer:  Auto Mundo Car Rental and Transport, contact Anthony Severin on 639 0717 or 688 5249 or anthonyseverin@hotmail.com

If you are hiring a vehicle, a valid international permit or a valid permit issued in UK, USA, Canada, France and Germany is required and can be used for 90 days.  You must wear a seatbelt.

Note that in Trinidad and Tobago most drivers use hand signals to show that they are stopping or turning so please be alert.

Inter-island Ferry between Trinidad and Tobago:

The inter-island ferry takes 2 1/2 hours.  We recommend that you purchase tickets in advance of your date of travel.  Tickets and information can be obtained by the Tobago Terminal Office, The Port, Scarborough, Tobago

Tours:

Banwari Experience Limited provides destination management services in Trinidad and Tobago and around the Caribbean.  They offer groups and individuals a wide variety of ground tours and special interest programmes including Eco and Nature Tours, Cultural and Festival Tours, Educational Tours, Field Trips, Excursions, Sporting Tours.  Some of the Tobago tours offered include The Buccoo Reef, The Rain Forest Adventure, Sail Tobago, The Windward Wonders and many many more.  For more information go to www.banwari.com or email banwari@tstt.net.tt or phone 681-2393.

Insurance:

We strongly recommend that all guests take out adequate travel and medical insurance to cover their holiday. We have no insurance responsibility.

Smoking is not permitted inside the villa.

We do not allow any pets.

Cannabis/Skunk/Marijuana/Ganja is illegal in Trinidad and Tobago and carries a custodial sentence.