Notes for Visitors (PAGE 7)
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Topics (click to view)
- Introduction
- Our Local Management Team
- Flight Information
- Airport Pick-up and Arrival
- The Accommodations
- Check Out & Departure
- Personal Responsibility
- Visa Requirements
Personal Responsibility, Safety & Health
There are seldom problems to do with security in Castara and few stories of crime within the village. In 2005 there was a spate of petty crime that included thefts at holiday properties including Castara Retreats. However the thieves were caught and put in prison and there have been no problems since then. However we recommend that everyone take the usual precautions and care with regard to your valuables. There are security safes in each accommodation. We recommend that you use these for all valuables, cash, passports etc.
We rent our accommodation to our clients on the understanding that they take full responsibility for their own safety whilst they are in Tobago and at Castara Retreats. Please consider the environment that you find yourselves in and take sensible precautions.
Consider the ocean, for instance, and do not take risks - even strong swimmers can get into problems. There are lifeguards on the beach and a flag indicates the level of safety for swimmers. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with its position and what the different colours mean.
Also please take care around the accommodation and the garden. We are located on the side of a hill, so do watch where you are walking, and use the handrails on the steps. You need to take special care after a rainfall as the hardwood walkways and decks and the concrete paths can be slippery when wet. These are regularly swept and cleaned but you need to be alert particularly immediately after a rainfall.
Most of our accommodation is constructed of wood, so please do not create a fire hazard. Take proper precautions if you use candles or burn mosquito coils by making sure they are prevented from dropping onto the wood. Please do not use the bird feeders to burn night lights or candles in.
All accommodations have fire extinguishers. When you arrive, check where they are positioned and read the instructions on the bottles.
We strongly recommend that prior to departure you take out full travel and health insurance so that you are well covered in the event of cancellation, accident, illness, and loss of belongings and valuables.
