Category: Tobago

Stonehaven club house pool

Tobago accommodation guide 2016

Where you stay in Tobago depends on what you’re looking for in your Tobago escape. Luxury or budget? Ocean or mountain view? Beach or infinity pool? Villa or hotel room? Room service or self-catering? Retreat or resort…?

Leatherback Turtle returning to sea. Courtesy The Division of Tourism and Transportation

Our top 5 Tobago eco experiences

Our favourite Tobago eco escapes & adventures, by land & by sea: turtle-watching, bird-watching, horse-riding, watersports, ang glorious diving!

Charlotteville. Photo by Chris Anderson

Our top 25 Tobago beaches

You’re stumped for choice when it comes to beaches in Tobago. A good rule of thumb: the further north you go, the quieter the beaches become. Here are our top 25, grouped by region — Crown Point and the southwest, the Leeward (Caribbean) coast, and the Windward (Atlantic) coast. Crown Point Canoe Bay (entrance fee):

Pigeon Point Tobago. Photograph by Hugh Stickney

Tobago for kids

Holidaying with children is an oxymoron for many. Many parents find themselves more exhausted after the vacation than before. Not in Tobago. This island was made for children. It’s a like going on safari, to the Natural History Museum and an amusement park all in one

Argyle Waterfall. Courtesy The Division of Tourism and Transportation

Eight things to see & experience in Tobago

Here are eight of our favourite Tobago experiences The Northside: a ride on the wild side The road less travelled along the Caribbean coast is a wonderland of serenity, stunning natural beauty, and old-time living. From the moment you turn on to the Northside Road, you feel the difference. The world is suddenly greener. Quieter.

Green turtles can often be seen on sea grass beds where they feed. Photo by Rapso Imaging
Little Tobago and Goat Island

Tobago day trip recommendations

Here are a range of day trips you can look forward to in Tobago, grouped by level of intensity and about how long they’ll take

Store Bay Tobago. Courtesy Division of Tourism and Transportation.

Our picks for Tobago’s 3 best beaches

There is more to Tobago than beaches, but it can be difficult to summon the will to make that discovery, such is the attraction of the island’s sea and sand. The cluster of hotels and resorts around Tobago’s southern tip reflect the lure of calm, clear water and the lasting pleasure of lying on a soft pillow of sand. The coastline gets a little more rugged as you head north, but no less beautiful. Whether your preference is for sunning, swimming, surfing, snorkelling, diving, sailing, even dragon boat racing: there’s a beach here for you. Here are some favourites