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There is a feeling of welcome and exploration which beckons visitors to Tobago - many of them go out to explore the countryside with a rented vehicle, many others use a knowledgeable local tour guide who has a wealth of information to share .... while others try a combination of the two. Tobago offers soft adventure vacations for families and individuals. While the island's romantic allure invites couples to have their wedding or honeymoon here. A few excellent websites with general Tobago information: Getting to Tobago: Finding a flightGetting to Tobago is becoming easier than ever with frequent direct flights from the UK and Germany to Crown Point International Airport (TAB)BWIA - West Indies Airways the national airline has routes from N.America and UK to Piarco Airport (POS) Trinidad - connecting to domestic flights for Tobago. It is possible to travel from the USA and Canada arriving in Tobago via the same-day connection LIAT - Leeward Islands Air Transport connects to Barbados daily
Tobago Express - flies the hourly domestic shuttle between Trinidad and Tobago 6 am - 9.50 pm 7 days a week.
Air Canada has flights to Piarco (POS,TRINIDAD) from Toronto.
American Airlines has flights via Miami to POS. During 2004 both Lauda Air and Martin Air are expected to begin flights from Europe. Airport Security Departure tax for INTERNATIONAL flights from Trinidad and Tobago is TT $100 per person ( under 5 and over 60 years get a Tax exempt coupon). Travel documents required: valid passport, visa when nescessary, proof of sufficient funds and an onward ticket. The information listed here may be incomplete or inaccurate. Check with your travel agent for more details. Now that you're here ..... Exploring the IslandThere is a range of vehicle options for exploring the island including: private taxi cabs at hotels; self-drive rented cars, jeeps (with or without open tops) and small buses; bicycles and motor scooters (helmets must be worn) .Public transport is available on limited routes - and "island time" can mean long waits and unpredictability. Visit Slow Leak Mountain bike tours Knowledgeable and experienced local tour guides can save you time. Certified and trained by the Tourism authority they are especially useful for birding and exploring the rainforest. Visit these websites for great nature, birding and tour information : Top O' Tobago itself is of special interest for Birding and Nature lovers - visit our Services and Activities page
GolfingTobago boasts two world-class golf courses. The Mount Irvine 18 hole course is considered by many of the world's top golfers to be the finest in the Caribbean. More recently at Tobago Plantations (Hilton) a new 27 hole championship course has been opened.Websites: Mt.Irvine Golf course
Water SportsPigeon Point, Mount Irvine, and Lowlands are good venues to enjoy a variety of watersports including: wind surfing, boogie boards, para-surfing, hobie cats etc.Rental of water sports equipment can be arranged. On shore snorkeling is very good at Arnos Vale, Mt.Irvine, Englishman's Bay, Speyside and Charlotteville. Visit these websites: World of Watersport Ocean KayakingExplore the rocky coastline and discover private secluded beaches in this relatively new sport on the island. Kayaks can be rented in Charlotteville and Mt. Irvine.Tour packages on the two islands offered by Wildways Adventures
Sailing and FishingThe most spectacular, exhilarating and yet relaxing way to see the breathtakingly unspoilt beauty of Tobago is surely a fun sail tour on a catamaran or trimaran.Top professionally outfitted sport fishing charter trips are offered - "Frothy" DeSilva and Stanly Dillon among others - and will reward you with barracuda, marlin, king fish, mahi mahi and tuna. Note-local restaurant menus offer the day's catch, tastily prepared in a variety of ways. The local fishing vessels called "pirogues" can sometimes be hired for coastal fishing and snorkeling trips
The Buccoo Reef is best explored by the flat-bottomed "glass bottom" boats - daily 3 hour trips depart Store Bay and Pigeon Point approx. 10.30am.
Tobago hosts an International Sailing regatta and Deep Sea Fishing Tournament every year.
Scuba divingthere are numerous world class dive sites to suit all levels of divers, with gentle or forceful drifts, walls and shipwrecks. Scuba diving is well organised with the Association of Tobago Dive Operators overseeing professional standards of operation. PADI certification is common.Visit Frontier Divers PADI dive shop website Extra Divers
Nightlife or 'Fete' as we call it!Tobagonians and Trinidadians love an excuse to party - the biggest and best party is Trinidad Carnival held immediately before Lent - usually in February or March.Tobago is definitely quieter and more laid back than the big sister island but if you like to go out, there is often something going on at night or a festival to celebrate. "Sunday School" street party at Buccoo village is well known to residents and visitors as the place to 'lime' and dance with live steel band and DJ Reggae music every Sunday evening from 9pm. Other places such as Cat and Fiddle on Fridays, Divers Den on Tuesday, Golden Star on Wednesday and Bar Code and Love Shack are lots of fun!
Restaurants and eating outTobago also has a surprising number of restaurants in beautiful settings which offer delicious Creole food Caribbean style, Seafood, as well as Spanish tapas, Italian, Continental, Indian and Chinese cuisine plus popular fast food and BarBQ outlets.Well worth trying are the "Ladies at Store Bay" ... Miss Jean, Miss Esmie, Miss Sylvie ..... for tasty Tobago dishes, in generous servings at extremely low prices. Top O' Tobago has no bar or restaurant facilities however here are a few nice eating places only minutes away.
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