2 independent reviews for Tobago wellness holiday
Reviews for Tobago wellness holiday
Vickie VINCE review 28 Jun 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Feeding the hummingbirds, the yoga and massages, the rainforest walk and just chilling in the beautiful accommodation overlooking the beach. The wildlife and friendly people. The management and staff at the hotel made every effort to ensure we had an excellent stay. Everything was memorable - it was a wonderful holiday.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Tobago is an expensive destination so make sure you have sufficient budget. Bring lots of insect repellent as it's a rural destination with a vast variety of 'wildlife'.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes definitely, especially at hotel where the Retreat ensures as far as possible that local people benefit from the environment they have created. Customers who come to stay are encouraged to interact with the local community and to support local businesses as Castara is a rural fishing village and a small community. The hotel also makes every effort to reduce environmental impact and support conservation - it's not a large tourist resort.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent. We had a very relaxing time and would recommend the hotel if you are looking for a non tourist destination where you can enjoy the wellness element, snorkel, swim, revel in the beauty and nature and also just chill. The only reason we have not given five stars is because we had not considered that everything would be so much more expensive than we had anticipated and therefore difficult for anyone on a very restricted budget.Mary Broadway review 27 Feb 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
If you are a horse person, definitely book a session or two with Being and Healing with Horses in Buccoo Bay. Wonderful people and facility who work with rescued animals and humans with special needs. At the retreat, take advantage of the yoga classes with Judha and Leah. Both beautiful people with healing vibes.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Bring your own mask, snorkel, and fins if you have them. There is a small reef in Little Bay just a few minutes walk from the retreat.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
10/10Read the operator's response here:
Thank you so much for your review Mary. The team really enjoyed your visit and Leah and Judha, Porridge and Jeanell send their best!
For those reading Mary's comments regarding snorkelling - yes, the reef in the bay is lovely for snorkelling. Since Mary's stay, Judha and Leah have launched their own eco-snorkelling tour business and have all the equipment, so when booking your Wellness retreat, put in a request for a snorkelling trip and this can be arranged.
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