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A day in the life
Phil Hindle discovers hospitality, luxury and turtles on a
fam trip to Trinidad and Tobago hosted by the tourist board
08:00 Saturday dawns bright and clear in next two nights. We each get a
Tobago. I take a quick shower and walk along truly luxurious room in a villa
the beach before joining the fam trip crew for with an ocean-view, access to
breakfast, which is an extended affair in the the private infinity pool and
dining room of the Blue Waters Inn. It helps us a full fridge, courtesy of our leave a good impression in my
gather our senses after the previous night’s generous hosts. mind of Tobago’s hospitality and
partying to a steel band and drum troop! its friendly people.
18:00 The villas’ manager has
10:30 We meet up with our guide, Harris invited us to attend a charity 22:30 The final part of the
McDonald, and head off through the tropical fundraiser in the clubhouse. evening is a trip to the (only)
rainforest to Argyle Waterfall. We learn about Then it’s off to a cocktail local nightclub. However, just as
the flora and fauna unique to Tobago, and soon reception where we meet we start to leave we find out
know our banana from our plantain and our government representatives and about a special event that’s
bamboos from our grasses. local tourism associations. They happening on the beach. To our
are all keen surprise we’re not heading to a
11:15 We arrive at the to tell us beach party – two leatherback
falls and take a dip in Phil Hindle about their turtles are laying their eggs!
the pool at the base. Age: 54 products and It’s a surprisingly emotional
Job title: invite us to moment.
13:00 Next it’s lunch at Partner arrange future business
Jemma’s Seaview Kitchen Works for: through them. 00:00 I’m ready now to try out the bed in my
in Speyside, a tree house Thyme Travel luxury villa. It’s been a long and fascinating
restaurant with a variety How long in the job: 20:00 We take a short walk day, which has confirmed that Tobago is
of wonderful traditional 22 months along the beachside road definitely a destination to recommend.
local pies, stews and fish, How long in travel: 22 months to the Seahorse Inn. We eat
served with copious Best things about the job: well and have a relaxed
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