Vacationing in Tobago
There is a lot to do and see when you visit Tobago. You will have an enjoyable vacation whether you stay in a guest house or a 5-star, all inclusive resort hotel.
With the island of Tobago being just 26 miles long and 8 miles wide, you'd think it would be easy to see the majority of the island in a single day, but this is not the case.
One of the charms of the island is the nearly total lack of any type of infrastructure. You will find that the roads are riddled with potholes.
You have two choices; you can either spend your time complaining about the condition of the roads or you can rent a 4 x4 and have fun while avoiding the potholes.
Driving through the potholes after its rained is great fun!
There are a number of great places to visit. All the development is centered at the southwest lowlands.
There are a few luxury hotels located along the Caribbean coast.
You will also find the Crown Point International Airport, Pigeon Point, Bucco Reef, and Store Bay with its white sand beaches.
One location that can't be missed is the exciting port of the capital city of Scarborough.
The south coast of Tobago is another trip that is well worth your time. The Atlantic Ocean pounds the shoreline here, producing big swells and breakers.
One village that you'll find in this area is called Speyside.
As you move further north, you'll find that the Caribbean Coast has numerous coral sand beaches that are stunning.
A few beaches that you must visit or those found at Bloody Bay, Englishman's Bay, Parlatuvier, and Castara.
One factor that's pleasing to tourists is that these areas are rarely crowded.
Charlotteville is the northern most village and is the place where the Caribbean and Atlantic Ocean meet.
There are some nice coral reefs in this area, some within swimming distance from the beach.
On Tobago's eastern side there is a rather rapid rise into hills that are known as the Central Main Ridge. This is where the main rainforest is located which falls sharply to the sea, with palm fringed beaches.
If you are a bird watcher or naturalist, this misty rainforest holds treasures that are just waiting to be discovered.
Birdwatchers will enjoy a trip to Little Tobago which is located about a mile off shore.
This island is only about a mile long. Little Tobago is uninhabited and is a seabird sanctuary.
This island offers something for everyone, including surfers, people watchers, bird watchers, sun worshipers, beach bums, or romantics.
It is a great place to vacation. You are taken back to a place in time where life was conducted the right way.
A place where land is more important than profit, it's accepted to attend church on Sunday morning, and children respect their elders.
You'll have to travel to Tobago to see for yourself how wonderful it is.
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