Friday, 13 April 2012

Tobago is Not Only About Beaches


Tobago is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the entire Caribbean. The island is a major part of Trinidad and Tobago. Gorgeous beaches and breathtaking natural landscapes are one of the most important attractions in the city. Most of the people visit the island for its beaches. However, whole of Caribbean is notable for its spectacular beaches. Therefore, while browsing through Tobago holiday deals make sure Pigeon Point beach is there on the list.

Pigeon Point Beach is the most popular white sandy beach in the island. It is also known as the Pigeon Point Heritage Park. It has emerged as the most popular resort and become an integral part of last minute holidays to Tobago. While visiting this resort, you can indulge in variety of marine activities. Thatched roof jetty is one of the iconic symbols of Tobago. You can find accommodation in thatched huts. Another worth visiting attraction in Tobago is Rainbow Falls.

Nature lovers enjoying cheap holidays in Tobago should not miss out on visiting the Rainbow Falls. This captivating natural cascade of water is quite easy to reach. The waterfall is just a walk away from Old Cocoa House of Hugh and Shirley McKenna. The winding path from the house to the waterfall can be muddy at times. Once you reach the waterfall, you can experience eternal serenity and relaxation. The enchanting waterfall is 100 meters high. It falls into Goldsborough River. You can enjoy traditional meal in a small restaurant near waterfall. 

Another popular attraction in the island is Sailing and Glass-Bottom Boat Cruises. These cruises compel large number of adventure lovers from around the world. There are several cheap hotels in Tobago that offer these cruises. You can also get in touch with charter companies to find a suitable cruise. While being a part of these cruises, you can indulge in variety of activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving and sailing. These cruises are also famous for serving tropical lunch. Every charter company has their own specializations. Some are specialized in dolphin watching and few focus on marine adventure.  

You are visit to Tobago is incomplete without visiting Nylon Pool. This natural pool is one of the best places to enjoy swimming in the island. The pool is surrounded by the ocean and it is named after its incredible clarity. Several cruises stop at the pool so that travelers can admire the natural surroundings and feel the freshness of the pool while swimming. The pool is a part of Buccoo Reef. This protected reef is full of millions of coral polyps, exotic marine creatures and tropical fish species. Most of the people prefer to find Tobago accommodation near this bay so that they never find themselves away from the nature. 

If you want to take a look at the rich past of Tobago, don’t miss out on visiting the island’s forts. Fort James is one of the most important forts in the island. This majestic fort was built at the end of 19th century. This is one of the most important military landmarks. While visiting the fort, you can take a look at the panoramic view of Great Courland Bay. Other popular forts in Tobago are Fort Bennett and Fort King George.

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Wednesday, 4 April 2012

Tobago Holidays are Not Only Limited to Beaches

Do you want to add refreshing tinge of Caribbean to your monotonous life? If you are nodding your head in yes, you should plan Tobago tours. Despite being the smaller among Trinidad and Tobago, it has emerged as a great tourist spot. Beaches are the attribute of the list of attractions in Tobago. There are several beaches in the island with their own unique features. Some are apt to feel the tranquility of nature, few are known for offering typical beach life and you can easily find beaches that can satiate your hunger for the adventurous activity.  

However, the island is not only about beaches and marine activities. There are several other attractions that keep people finding Tobago holiday deals. One of the most unique attractions in the island is Kimme Museum. The museum is dedicated to Luise Kimme who started living in Tobago in 1979. While visiting the museum, you would come across variety of sculptures. Colloquially, it is also known as “The Castle.” Before becoming a museum, this was the house of Luise Kimme. 

Kimme was trained at St. Martin’s College of Art. The sculptures are made from whole tree trunks. While strolling around, you can take a look at sculptures made from lime, cedar, oak and bronze. If Sunday is there in your trip, consider spending it in the museum especially when you are an art lover. The museum is easily accessible from numerous cheap hotels in Tobago. In front of the museum, you would find Mt. Irvine Golf Course. Spend some time in the course to brush up your golfing skills. In case, you are not fond of cricket, even then you should visit this museum to admire the beauty of the course which is well complemented by the turquoise blue waters of Caribbean Sea.   

Adventure in Tobago is not only limited to beaches. You can indulge in several land based activities as well. One of the most popular activities is mountain biking. While enjoying biking, you can take a closer look at exuberant flora and fauna of the island. There are severalTobago hotels that offer mountain biking tours. Be a part of any of the biking tours and you would get a guide who is going to introduce to the best of the island. While excursing through the rugged terrains, you would come across various species of birds. Therefore, Tobago is emerging as a great spot for birdwatchers. Some of the popular species that are available in the island are black belly tree ducks, herons and large number of migratory birds.  

Sunday School is another highlight of the Island. If you are thinking that there would be a religious teaching session on Sundays, you are slightly wrong. This is the most popular weekend event that takes place near Buccoo Beach. The extravagant event consists of open air music and dance performances. If you want experience the local culture of the island, don’t compromise on adding this fest to the list of attraction of last minute holidays to Tobago.

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Monday, 5 March 2012

Sailing and Turtle Watching are the Best Activities to enjoy in Tobago


Diversity of attractions in Tobago keeps people planning Tobago tours. Like other Caribbean destinations, Tobago also features gorgeous beaches where there is no dearth of relaxation and adventure. You can lie down on the white sand and enjoy sound nap under the porch of nature. No matter whether you are planning your vacations with your family or looking for a secluded place for your honeymoon, Tobago is not going to disappoint you.

Every year numerous adventure cravers plan cheap holidays to Tobago especially to indulge in variety of aquatic activities. Snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, kayaking and jet skiing are quite popular in the region. But one activity that remains in the top priorities of adventure enthusiasts is sailing. If you are visiting Tobago especially to enjoy sailing, you cannot afford to miss on visiting Milford Bay which is colloquially known as Store Bay. While sailing, you can admire the surrounding nature to rejuvenate your senses. In this area, you won’t find dearth of bars and restaurants. Besides sailing, glass bottom boat trip is also quite popular in the bay.  

Another popular sailing spot in Tobago is Buccoo Bay. While planning your trip, make sure you’ve already founded cheap hotels in Tobagoso that you don’t need to face any hassle in finding Tobago accommodation. Buccoo Bay is usually used by local fisherman. In the north of the bay, you would find Mt Irvine Bay in the north of the bay where you can enjoy sailing. Apart from sailing, thousands of tourists visit the island especially to enjoy snorkeling and take a look at the variety of turtles. 

While snorkeling through the ruins, you would come across green turtles and hawksbill turtles. Latter have beak that looks like a bill of a hawk that’s why they are known as hawksbill turtles. They can easily be found in clear shallow waters and in the coral reefs where there is abundance of sponges and corals. Hawksbill weighs around 200 pounds and has red, brown, black and/or yellow streaks on its shell. Because of excess of hunting, these turtles have been added to the list of endangered species. 

Green turtle is also among the endangered species. Snorkelers enjoying cheap holidays in Tobago never should snorkel through war shallow waters where there is no dearth of sea grass to take a look at these beautiful creatures. Green sea turtles have hard oval shell with streaks of brown and green. Today, Tobago has emerged as one of the most popular turtle watching destinations. Leatherback turtle is another species that entice large number of turtle lovers from around the world. 

Leatherback turtles are among the largest ones that you would find in Tobago. Their weight can lie anywhere between 600 to 2,000 pounds. While snorkeling through the waters, you would come across these gigantic turtles roaming around in search of jelly fish. If you want to take a look at the turtle nesting, you should book Tobago hotels between January and September. Best turtle nesting beaches in Tobago are Stonehaven Bay, Castara Bay, Turtle Beach and Little Back Bay.

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