Tobago - Local Information

Tobago is only 25 miles long and 8 miles wide but, in spite of its size, it offers a wealth of landscapes, scenery and vistas to be enjoyed and explored. It also offers a wide variety of activities for the more restless or sporting holidaymaker.

This beautiful unspoilt Island of Tobago is surrounded by deserted sandy beaches, which are all easy to get to. The north-eastern and central parts of the Island are mostly tropical rainforest with many different birds, butterflies and exotic flowers and wonderful waterfalls.

Close to the shores there are colourful coral reefs ideal for snorkelling and world renowned diving sites. The stronger Atlantic winds and seas wash the eastern coast.

This is where the waters can come crashing in and where Whales and Manta rays can be found on their migratory routes. The Caribbean coast is famed for its numerous sites for nesting turtles.

Tobago has an interesting history dating back to the Karawak Indians. It has been governed, and fought over, by the British and French since the late 17th century, hence the familiarity of the names of towns and villages. It is now, with Trinidad, its bigger neighbour, an independent country and a member of the Commonwealth.

The pace of life is very laid-back and the people are the friendliest you could meet anywhere in the Caribbean. The national past-time is liming. (Relaxing with a cool beer and a few friends).

As a tourist you will be made most welcome everywhere around the Island and it is safe to walk about, both by day and night.

Car hire is not expensive and the roads are easy to cope with. They drive on the left too. Be prepared for lots of adventure though, as the sign-posting may not be what you are used to. We can organise car hire locally on your behalf and it will be waiting for you on arrival at Crown Point airport.

The weather is wonderful all year round with temperatures around 30^oC cooled by the gentle Caribbean breeze. The rainy season runs from June to October when rain seems to fall in intermittent showers with sun and blue sky in-between. The driest months are from December to May.

For the sports person the island can offer two of the very best of championship golf courses at Mount Irvine and Tobago Plantations.

There are numerous Dive centre's where the less adventurous can just go snorkelling. There are marinas and sailing clubs around the island and some very pretty inlets and sheltered coves in which to drop anchor for a relaxing afternoon.