Caribbean Holidays : Holidays in Tobago

• Coco Reef
• Toucan
• Seashell Villas
• Seahorse Inn
• Tobago Beach Villas
• Kariwak Village
• Blue Haven Hotel
• Blue Waters Inn
• Arnos Vale
• Coral Sea Villa
• The Villas at Stonehaven

Tobago is a stunningly beautiful tropical island 26 miles long and 8 miles wide, situated 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 take pride in their culture and heritage and are extremely friendly and welcoming.

The most developed areas of Tobago are in the Lowlands - the coral and limestone plateau of the southwest. Situated in this region are Crown Point International Airport, a few smart hotels along the Caribbean coast, Buccoo Reef, the fine white sandy beaches of Pigeon Point and Store Bay, together with Scarborough - the colourful and picturesque capital and port.

Tobago's windward (east) coast, pounded by the powerful, white-capped waves of the Atlantic Ocean, is dotted with charming fishing villages, of which Speyside is possibly the most notable. The leeward (west) Caribbean coast has an array of beautiful coral sand beaches such as Castara, Englishman's Bay, Parlatuvier and Bloody Bay, often deserted except for a few fishermen. The most northerly of the villages along this coast, Charlotteville, lies at the juncture with the Atlantic Ocean and, like Speyside, has impressive coral reefs - many within swimming distance of the beach - ideal for scuba diving and snorkelling.

The landscape of the eastern interior rises steeply into the hills which comprise the central Main Ridge. These rocky elevations shelter the rainforest which falls sharply away to the palm-fringed, sandy beaches below. Dripping with moisture and shrouded in mist, the rainforest is a veritable paradise for naturalists and birdwatchers.

Little Tobago - about 3 miles out to sea and just 1 mile long at its widest point - is a solitary, uninhabited seabird sanctuary off Speyside. Local fishermen will be happy to take visitors to see the island with its resident terns, boobies and the red-billed tropic bird.