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T n' T - sounds like an explosive combination? Well, rest assured that after the multiple hi jinx of Trinidad carnival, the smaller of the two islands Tobago may well provide just the ticket when it comes to that soul-soothing comedown which will set the pulse rate back to something resembling normality. Tobago is famed for having the nation's greatest beaches, friendly inhabitants, and a couple of features which attempt to slot it into the paradise category which residents and visitors alike can easily associate it with. The main cluster of hotels and tourist-oriented hubbub can be found in the airport's neighbouring settlement of Crown Point which, although not coastal, is a convenient enough area to be based whilst enjoying the fruits of the amenities the island has to offer. The island's only town of any ... read more
Row of buildings
Bay of Castara
Argyle Waterfall


Hello Friends and Family! We arrived safe and sound in Tobago last Saturday and all is well! In general, we would have to give Tobago a thumbs up! We chose to stay in the area of Crowne Point in the south western corner of the island. Here is where most of the tourist facilities are and the best beaches. Even though it is geared for tourists it is small, quiet and relaxed with only a handful of tourists. Most of the visitors we have met so far seem to be from Sweden, Germany and the UK with a few from Canada. It is quite a change from Isla which has become very busy with tourists over the years. So for now we are enjoying slow paced days in a beautiful tropical setting. Apparently tourism is not ... read more
Pigeon Point Beach
Reef Coo Beach
Hummingbird just outside our room


Accommodation on the beach; again. A little more rustic but management great; very accommodating with their computors/internet etc. managed to arrive on another public holiday like Antigua and very busy for first day. Weather still holding; there are tropical showers but these are a bessing to cool things down. Discovered Pigeon Point (right next door) the last day of our stay - just as well as we may not have ventured further. Pigeon Point is another picture perfect beach place; part of the Bucco marine park. Next day (travelling day) engulfed by wet weather and thought we might not make our short flight to Trinidad. ... read more
Breakfast
Catch of the Day
Sunset




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