One of the most overlooked islands in the Caribbean, Tobago is the smaller of two islands that make up the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The main industry on this 116 square mile island is tourism. With its gorgeous beaches, lush rainforest, and colorful coral reefs, its easy to see why this tiny island draws scores of people from all over the world. Visiting Tobago should be high on everyone’s list since it’s a true gem of the Caribbean
Most flights into Tobago come from Trinidad, but a few international airports offer flights directly to this beautiful island. Most UK visitors can come in on a straight flight from Gatwick and avoid the hassle of London Heathrow airport. Just park your vehicle in Gatwick Parking, board a plane, and you’ll be soaking in the sun before you can even get checked into an oceanfront hotel.
Finding a hotel in Tobago has recently become a very simple thing to do. With the island being so small, a beach is never more than a stone’s throw away. You can stay anywhere from a beautiful resort, like the Bacolet Beach Club, to a small guest house and still be close to the water. There are many options when booking a place to stay on the island but you’ll never be far from the gorgeous beaches.
Be sure to take in the famous Nylon Pool and if you are certified you can even dive some of the amazing world renowned coral reefs off of the coast. There is a never ending supply of coastlines and water activities on this island so make sure you have lots of sunscreen on hand. Stop at a local bar, pull up a chair, and grab a nice fruity cocktail and enjoy the blue waters of this amazing island.