We stayed at the palms for our wedding weekend from October 9th-12th 2010. We booked four of the five villas on the property which was more than enough space for our 24 guests. No one else had rented the fifth villa and we had the entire compound for our family.

The best part was being able t allow the children the roam the gated grounds freely and they really enjoyed going from pool to pool. Our wedding had locals as well as foreigners and the staff at the Palms made everyone feel welcome. Sue-Ann helped me throughout the entire process for over a year. She accepted many a hysterical phone call from Canada and was extremely reassuring. Once we arrived Karen took care of my entire family like they were her own family.

Everyone is already trying to plan to return as a group again next year. I couldn't recommend this place more. As a couple or a large group you'll have an incredible time.

If you want a laid back, relaxed holiday this is as good as it gets. The staff were friendly and attentive and seem to have complete knowledge of the island as you would expect.

The villas are beautifully designed and built, they are also very well kept. The rooms are large, uncluttered and fully air conditioned which gave us some restbite from the non- stop sun that we experienced. All rooms have large ensuites attached.

Although Tobago hadn't seen rain in a month, the large grounds and shrubbery looked in surprisingly good condition.

The compound is very secure with electric gates and night time security. Not sure why though as we didn't see the slightest hint of any trouble during our stay and we felt very safe where ever we were on the island.

As for Tobago, well it's a beautiful place and the people are very friendly, it's fairly developed but not overly so as to ruin it's charm like some other Caribbean islands. There's lots to do but also lots not to do if that's your thing.

We stayed at the Palms after a recommendation from a friend who visited last year, at first the villas looked pricey but after we got four people together for a diving holiday then they actually worked out cheaper than a decent hotel but we had all the privacy and comforts that the villas provided as well as our own private pool etc. So we decided to go for a villa holiday for that reason, which was a very good choice on refelection.

No real negative points to report but one slight one is public transport is a bit of a non starter on the island so hiring a car is a must if you want to see the island (without a guide, which I prefer). The Palms sorted this for us and the prices were fairly reasonable.

Our stay at the Palms was what the Caribbean used to be like. Development has ruined other islands in the past few decades for the traveller, I hope Tobago doesn't follw suit.

I don't really ever do reviews and recommendations but after two weeks at The Palms Villa Resort, I feel compelled to do so.


The villas have been beautifully designed, are secluded, relaxing, clean, have fantastic views and furnished to a very high standard. There are french doors to every room so a real case of bringing the outdoors in.


The team at The Palms are very attentive but no so much that it derives from your privacy. You arrive to a fridge stocked with all the basics to set you up and the all important local beer, Carib. You can never have too much Carib!


There are fluffy pool towels supplied, your own pool to do the promised 100 laps a day (yeah ok I failed after day two ... too relaxed you know), a selection of books and magazines to read. The villas have a plentiful supply of CDs and movies, with more available if so required.


David Byrne and his team at The Palms can arrange boat trips, deep sea fishing, the best diving, great guides for the rainforest and excellent recommendations for beaches, days out and restaurants (and bless them, they'll even book your reservations for you too).


The Palms don't disappoint and I would highly recommend.


Carl

I love Tobago, what a relexed, fantastic taste of the Caribean. I choose to stay at the Palms as one of my friends had stayed there the year previous to my trip and said it was the perfect way to spend 2 weeks. On arriving at the villa's we was treated perfectly by David, Sue - Ann and Karen. The resort was even more beautiful that the web site had shown. It was clean, beautifully decorated and there was everything there that you could possibly ever need on a 2 week holiday. My family enjoyed spending time in the villa, had great fun by day by the pool and relaxing evenings on the veranda with the BBq and plenty of Carib, the local brew. The Island itself was delightful, friendly and very safe. If you have the chance to spend time at the Palms resort you really must as myself and my family had the best of times. Thank you to the resort staff for their friendly, helpful attitudes. 10 out of 10 !!! I could not have wished for a better holiday.