Tobago is located in the southern Caribbean Sea, with just Trinidad, separating it from the coast of South America. Just 26 miles long and 6 miles wide the island is very intimate and friendly as well as meaning that nowhere is far to get to. Famous for being the island on which the story of Robinson Crusoe was written the island maintains its natural beauty with stunning scenery and idyllic beaches giving claim to Tobago being the last of the undiscovered Caribbean islands. The island has a tropical climate with a wet season running from June to December and a dry season that goes from January to May. However, from our own experience the weather can be just as good in September as in March. With the last hurricane to strike the island back in 1963 the island is regarded as lying south of the hurricane belt.

 

The island is heavily reliant on tourism meaning it is geared towards entertaining the visitor. Beach and water-sport activities are mainly found in the south and south west of the island as are two 18 hole championship golf courses and the evening nightlife. A growth in eco tourism means the north of the island, home to the forest reserve, has seen large increases in the number of visitors in recent years. Tobago is also a popular diving location and is home to some of the best diving sites in the Caribbean. With "Bucco Reef" just off the tip of the south west of the island an array of tropical fish, rays and turtles can be seen. If visiting during the months of April through to September you may be lucky enough to experience the leatherhead and leatherback turtles coming to shore to lay their eggs.

 

Tobago is also famous for its festivals and carnivals with the Tobago Heritage Festival spanning a two-week period from mid July to early August and is an annual celebration of the islands heritage by the way of dance, song, music and cuisine. In April the island experiences an influx of visitors for the world renowned Jazz Festival that in 2007 saw such famous names perform as Elton John, Al Green and LL Cool J. One must also not forget the world famous goat racing that takes place over the Easter weekend in the village of Bucco and is reachable by foot from both our villas.

 

Tobago provides an ideal location for weddings & honeymoons, eco-adventure, scuba diving, and further sporting activities such as golf as well as unadulterated fun in the sun. With the islands careful approach to tourism, Tobago offers one of the last absolutely unspoiled Caribbean destinations.

For more visitor information we recommend www.myTobago.info.