Tobago is best for getting close to nature. It is one of the more relaxed and affordable Caribbean islands, home to 200 bird species with excellent diving in waters rich with marine life. There’s also superb walking in the Main Ridge Forest Reserve where the rainforest has been protected since 1776. Most resorts are in the southwest around Crown Point – if you prefer a quieter life, stay in the villages of Castara or Speyside. Paddleboard or kayak at night through the phosphorescent waters of Bon Accord Lagoon, where bioluminescent organisms glow like a galaxy of stars. If you’re low on a budget, Hayes & Jarvis has seven nights at four-star Castara Retreats from £1,459, including flights from Gatwick. If you’re high on the budget, Just Tobago has seven nights at Plantation Beach Villas from £2,340, including welcome hamper, transfers and flights from Gatwick.
Published in Daily Times, February 6th 2019.