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Description Known for it's natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and incredible diving spots Tobago is an island designed for the adventurous at heart.
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Highlights Great for birdwatchers and nature lovers
Beautiful beaches
Limitless outdoor activities
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Weather Close proximity to the equator keeps Tobago hot and humid all year long with average temperatures around 85°F degrees. Gentle sea breezes cool you and brief rain showers drift overhead almost daily, keeping this lush island green. The dryer, flatter West End receives less rain and usually is warmer than the hilly East End. The water temperature averages 80°F degrees, so everyone spends lots of time in the water, swimming, diving, snorkeling, or just floating on a mat - you'll love it. Tobago is slightly cooler and less humid than Trinidad.
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Destinations
Description Tobago (pronounced "toh-bay-go"), is the Southernmost island in the Caribbean Island chain. Just off the coast of Venezuela, Tobago displays a sharp contrast to the nightlife and excitment of Trinidad, it's sister island. If you are looking for jungle safaris and underwater adventures, you should look no further than this exotic island. Thought to be Daniel Defoe's inspiration for his famous novel Robinson Crusoe, Tobago surprises visitors with unspoiled beaches, roaring waterfalls, an ancient rainforest full of chattering birds, and some of the best drift diving in the world.
Activities can keep you as busy as you want to be. Boating, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfing, birdwatching, fishing, hiking, tennis, golf, horseback riding, swimming, and relaxing on the beach are just a few ways to spend your days. Rent a car and do some sightseeing around the 26-mile long island over bumpy roads winding past palm groves, tiny hamlets and deserted beaches.
Trinidad is known as the Caribbean Carnival capital, and Tobago has their festivities too. Enjoy the steel band music performed by local entertainers, dance the calypso and soca, and taste some of that famous Caribbean rum. Nightlife is found at many clubs and restaurants near Scarborough and at the larger hotels. Sample the local favorites like curried crab and dumplings, callaloo soup, pelau, and roti. Exotic lobster, grilled fresh fish, chicken fixed a hundred different ways, and of course, hamburgers are available all around the island.
Local Information The currency is the Trinidad & Tobago Dollar (TT$). Credit Cards are widely accepted. The official language is English. The current on the island is either 110 or 220 volts; Ask your hotel which they use, although packing an adapter is a smart idea. Driving is on the left, and foreign or international driver's license is required for car rentals. If you stay in the outlying areas, a car or scooter might be necessary for reliable local travel. Taxis are prevalent on the island. Local buses are an inexpensive alternative but they are crowded and run down. The ferry between Trinidad and Tobago is about a 4 1/2 hour trip by boat or via air with BWIA or Air Caribbean.
Airport
Information To get to Tobago, you would fly into Crown Point Airport (TAB) connecting through Trinidad. Air Caribbean and BWIA flights from Trinidad are approximately 15 minutes in duration. A departure tax of US $16 per person is payable at the airport upon leaving the island.
Entry
Requirements Effective December 31, 2006, the U.S. Department of State and Homeland Security requires all travelers to and from the Americas, the Caribbean, and Bermuda to have a passport or other accepted document that establishes the bearer's identity and nationality. This information should be used only as a guideline and non-U.S. citizens should contact the airline they are traveling on, or their local consulate regarding the specific entry requirements that apply to their nationality.
