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At Candles, we provide cosy , comfortable air-conditioned accommodation in a homely environment.
We offer you a home away
from home, on your soon to be vacation, on this emerald island in the Caribbean sea...called TOBAGO.
Our facilities and rates...
Our eight (8) Bedrooms are each provided with an ensuite toilet/bath, hot/cold water,
cable television, builtin
cupboards, air-condition and ceiling fans.
Microwaves.
Toasters.
Electric kettles.
Coffee percolator...and a generous assortment of cutlery
and utensils.
We have also provided a large capacity
washer and dryer in the Laundry area that is available for your free usage.
OUR OBJECTIVE AT "CANDLES" IS TO ENSURE
THAT YOU HAVE A COMFORTABLE AND MEMORABLE STAY ON OUR BEAUTIFUL AND ENCHANTING ISLAND OF TOBAGO.
RATES...
Single Person.....................US $ 40.00 / Night
Double Occupancy..................US $ 65.00 / Night
(Additional person in same room,....... US $ 25.00)
GROUP RATE ( 10 PERSONS and more) US$ 28.00 per person,
utilizing ALL bed space.
Children under three (2) years- FREE.
In addition to the above and due to
the increasing demands from previous guests we have added affordable mixed Dormitory accommodation in the Attic of Candles
in the wind.
We have installed an initial twelve (12) single beds and there is ample room for a whole classroom, if required.
The washroom facilities are shared while use of the fully equipped kitchen on the other floors is available together
with self-serve laundry services.
Dormitory style accommodation does NOT get better than this.
In fact
the following Backpacker's rate for a single bed space is as follows :-
One to Six Nights---US$25.00 / Night.
Seven
Nights and over US$22.00 / Night.
If you wish to avail of the above discounted rates, Please contact me DIRECTLY
and I will instruct you further.
You can also enjoy Paradise while on a shoe string budget
WE LOOK FORWARD
TO MEETING WITH YOU.
On your arrival,We can meet you at the Airport and provide transportation at a cost of US$ 10.00.
per car trip.
Things to do...
During your stay with us, we recommend some of the following;
A lazy stroll along the pristine beaches of nearby Store Bay, Pigeon Point or one of the many others around the
Island's coastline.
A journey on a "Glass bottom boat" towards the Famous Buccoo Reef and Nylon Pool.There you
can snorkel among the hundreds of tropical fishes, observe the huge "Brain coral" (in Speyside) and other Marine life.
Ride
the surf at Mount Irvine beach and maybe have a chat with another International Surfer like yourself.
Trek
through the Lush Rain Forests and discover the Flora, Fauna and waterfalls of the Island.
Dive into the clear
Caribbean waters off Speyside or Charlotteville and encounter the gigantic but gentle Manta Rays. Swim with them while being
escorted by a kaleidoscope of other Tropical fishes darting in and out of your path.
Maybe you wish to flex
your arm and putt that golf ball way across the greens to the next hole. Care to do so on one of our Championship Courses?
See you on the greens.
Best of luck with your game.
If nothing else, you must include among your luggage your
suntan lotion, swim wear and snorkels.
We can easily provide / arrange Bikes or vehicles Rental Firms at nominal
rates and tour the quiet country roads.
While on the island, don't hesitate to sample the local cuisine which
must include our delicious,ever popular "Crab and Dumpling".
Our HouseKeeper Emlyn would be happy to attend to
all your needs including preparing meals comprising of Local Cuisine or International dishes,at your request.
MOST
OF ALL,...abandon time and savour the enchantment that Tobago has to offer.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO ACCOMMODATING YOU
AT
"CANDLES...in the wind"
HISTORY OF TOBAGO
An outline and history of our beautiful island of Tobago.
Tobago
was settled over 2,500 years ago by Amerindians moving north from the South American mainland. Tobago's close neighbour Trinidad
was actually still attached to South America up till 10,000 years ago and consequently the diversity of wildlife on the mainland
is still evident on the two islands - over 260 species of birds breed in Trinidad and Tobago.
Europeans first reached
these islands in the form of Columbus on his third transatlantic voyage in 1498. Tobago was "discovered" by the English in
1508 and, as was the case for most islands in the Caribbean, it was then fought over by the Dutch, Spanish, English, French
and settled by Latvians and Buccaneers (and some others) well into the 18th Century. Bloody Bay, Pirates Bay, and Man o' War
Bay bear testament to this past. The English controlled the island from 1762 with hiccups from 1781-1793 and from 1802-1803
when the island fell under French occupation. It was officially ceded to the English in 1814.
In 1962 both Trinidad and
Tobago gained independence from Britain and finally became a Republic in 1976. Tobago is now almost wholly dependent on Tourism
- quite understandable considering the tropical naivety that pervades the island and the straightforward, genuine, unaffected
friendliness of its people.
Tobago is a stunningly beautiful tropical island just 26 miles long and 8 miles wide (42 by
10 kilometres) and 10 degrees north of the equator, with a rugged, craggy coastline, deserted palm-fringed beaches, enchanting
coral reefs and a wealth of protected rainforest. With no heavy industry, very light development and only a handful of all-inclusive
resorts, Tobago has remained exceptionally natural and unspoilt. The Tobagonians are deeply religious, have pride in their
culture and heritage and are extremely friendly and welcoming, making Tobago a very safe island to explore.
Tobago beckons
you.
"Candles....in the wind " is a newly established family run Host home accomodation located on the Enchanting island of Tobago
in the West Indies.
"Candles...in the wind" is dedicated to my daughter, CANDice and my nephew MyLES.
They are both
free spirited youths who were born in 1987 and 1988 respectively.
They are my inspiration.
My name is Andrew
Leekit.
I have retired from a Major Banking
Establishment in 1999 after having served twenty eight years at various
levels of the Organisation.
I am available to meet and greet you on your arrival to our beautiful Island....Tobago.
After
having spent most of my time working in the field of Finance , I have rediscovered the simple things in life.
I have set
up "shop" on the Enchanting Island of Tobago so that you too can join me in a relaxed atmosphere , unwind and abandon time.
You
will thoroughly enjoy your stay at "Candles...in the wind" while discovering the enchantments that Tobago has to offer.
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