Holidays in Tobago

Getting there and getting around

Flights to Tobago fly into the only airport on the island, Crown Point International Airport, and the flying time from the UK is around 9 hours. Tobago flights are operated by charter airlines creating perfect package holidays. In Tobago the transfer time is around 20 minutes, which is ideal for stepping straight out onto the magnificent beautiful sands and taking in the superb location.

Things to do

Holidays to Tobago offer first class excursions with lots to do and see so you are sure to have hours of fun exploring and discovering the beauty of the island. Take a trip into the rainforest and undercover spectacular insects, birds and animals. Visit little Tobago or catch one of the many boat trips to go exploring surrounding islands. Holidays to Tobago give you the chance to swim in the fabulous clear sea and through magical waterfalls. The lush surroundings will leave a print in your heart forever. Snorkelling is fabulous pastime for Caribbean holidays, discover the beautiful little tropical fish darting in and out of the seaweed and if you’re lucky you might spot little turtles swimming through the water. Turtle watching in the summer is a popular excursion, you can actually see the rare protected giant leatherback turtles as they come ashore to lay their eggs in the soft sands at Turtle beach and Stonehaven beach. Hotels in Tobago tend not to be high rise but more villa style buildings, dotted around the island many in secluded spots that are excellent for a romantic getaway under the Caribbean sun.

Food and drink

Tobago holidays will treat you to delicious traditional cuisine. The ingredients include local products grown and prepared in the true Tobago way. Western dishes can be ordered in many of the restaurants and eateries but you should not miss the authentic flavours of the local food. Try callallo, a rich coconut and spinach soup, chicken pelou a fabulous chicken dish with a blend of rice and spices that is simply scrumptious. Curries are often on the menu and if you like trying new exotic dishes you must try the curried crab and dumplings, a mouth-watering dish. Bake is a popular fried bread rolled up stuffed with meat or fish that is quite delicious.