The Tobago holiday guide. Written by tourists for tourists.

Tobago - the real Caribbean

In a crazy world where we seem to have lost our way a lot of the time, the Tobagonians are a people who quickly remind you of the way it’s supposed to be - being nice to each other, raising children to respect their elders, going to church on Sundays, and they put nature before hotel tower blocks, despite the need for jobs on the island.

Pigeon Point Tobago

All Caribbean islands are beautiful, but there’s something different about Tobago. A holiday there will rejuvenate your soul, have you editing your life when you get back home, and you’ll feel good about the world again.

Tobago has suffered from a spate of crime recently which has damaged its reputation, and the island's authorities are working hard to address these issues. It's still safer than Jamaica.

We've been going to Tobago for over 15 years. We still go to the island and feel as safe, if not safer there than many, many places we have travelled to. But we leave our valuables at home, don't flash our cash, and respect the fact that this is a place where people earn very little money and have few chances in life. Tobagonians are a warm and friendly people, and fiercely proud of their island.

Why do we love it?

Tobago is south of the hurricane belt
Empty beaches - and not a tower block hotel in sight
Fabulous snorkelling and scuba diving
Championship golf and fishing
An abundance of bird and wildlife
Known as ‘Robinson Crusoe’ island
Oldest protected rainforest in western hemisphere
No poisonous snakes or dangerous sharks
Coral reefs, manta rays, angel fish, wild parrots, 90p beers and ‘have you met the Queen?’ from the locals.
Wonderful local people - dignified, friendly and talented
Excellent and varied cuisine
It’s a round the year holiday destination - the ‘rainy season’ shouldn’t write it off

Hawksbill turtle, Tobago

Because of its amazing wildlife, Tobago has been called 'The Galapagos of the West Indies'. We’ve been as single tourists, as couples, groups and with children. There are still parts of it left for us to discover, and we relish every trip. Even now there are many places and things we haven't done and can't wait to do on the island.

Beautiful people, Tobago

We're not travel agents. We speak from the heart about an island and people we love, and want you to enjoy too. We hope you enjoy our colourful site, and find time to browse further and book a holiday to Tobago.

Tobago sunset

When we go to Tobago, we book our hotels and flights separately, and offer you up to date info here to allow you to do the same. You can get an economy package holiday, but you'll love getting out and about and doing your own thing on this island. It's a special place we know you'll fall in love with, just as we have.