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Holidays in Tobago - the real Caribbean
Tobago is rumoured to be Robinson
Crusoe's island and whether this is fact or legend one thing is certain: Crusoe
would have been very much at home here. The island is one of beauty and contrasts
and, despite the growth of tourism in the last twenty years, it remains unspoilt
and indeed in many areas still undiscovered by visitors. The traditional Tobago
of golden sandy beaches and friendly local fishermen still remains. While
the south-west corner of the island now has some lovely hotels of very high
standard there is still a huge variety of smaller character hotels and quiet
villas all over the island for visitors to enjoy.
Tobago has two distinct coastlines and several varied regions which make up the dramatic contrasts of the island. The rugged Atlantic coast with its dramatic views and spectacular coast road is also home to some sheltered coves and beautiful beaches. This windward side of the island leads up to the wildlife paradise of Tyrrel's Bay with the enchanting outcrops of Goat Island and Little Tobago just a short boat ride away.
This region is the gateway
to the oldest rainforest reserve in the Western Hemisphere with its abundance
of flora, fauna and wild birdlife. Knowledgeable local guides wait to take
you on a trek to see the wonders of the rainforest at first hand. By contrast
the leeward Caribbean coastline is peppered with gentle golden sandy beaches
and the majority of them are beautiful beyond words yet peaceful and undiscovered.
The waters around Tobago are fed from the great Orinoco river, and these warm
currents sustain a marine life of incredible diversity, even by the prolific
standards of this region.
Tobago waits to welcome those who want to discover the real Caribbean. Those who want to enjoy turquoise waters and soft sandy beaches but who also want to explore the rainforest and meander into sleepy fishing villages where little has changed in 50 years. Tobago has all the good things of the Caribbean so perhaps Robinson Crusoe did live here after all?