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Tobago has approximately 80,000 persons living on the island.

In Tobago, English is the first language with several persons speaking Patois, a local (Creole) blended language dating back to hundreds of years.

Tobago is approximately 300 Square Kms is size.

Good News – it is the Cocrico (Rufous-vented Chachalaca) which abounds in Tobago Plantations and Shandison is lucky to be home to several Pairs within our Garden.

The climate of Tobago is TROPICAL i.e. hot all year round with very little seasonal variation. The max temperatures are around 31 Degrees Celsius or 88 Degrees.

Yes, Tobago is very safe as a vacation destination.

Villa Shandison is located in the safest area of Tobago within the Tobago Plantations Golf club and estate, which boasts on property security and security checkpoints.

Yes, Tobago is open for travel.

We are approximately 6.8 kms from the airport and it will take you 10 mins by car.

1. It is home to the Largest Brain coral in the world.

2. There is a swimming pool in the middle of the ocean. The nylon pool (no joke).

3. Highest density of birds. Tobago has over 220 varieties that adorn the shores and canopies.

4. The world’s oldest protected rainforest in the form of the Tobago main Ridge Forest Reserve.

5. Home of the Limbo.

6. (Former) Home of the hottest chilli in the world. We were in 2019 kicked off the top spot by the Carolina reaper.

7. Home of the Steel Pan drum.

8. The origin of Robinson Crusoe and Treasure Island.

9. Home of Carnival.

10. Award winning Chocolate.

We are very close approximately 7kms away and it will take you 12 mins by car.

Prior to your arrival, please message our super host at Villa Shandison and we can arrange for your Ground transfer options:

- Taxi from airport – approximately 100 TTD or 15 USD.

- Car rental from TTD 300 per day or 45 USD.

- Island Tour – upon request.

Yes, we have several options available:

1) Corner store - 2 mins away.

2) Supermarket - 7mins away.

3) Specialty Grocery with most European must haves - 10 mins away.