TOBAGO

Go ‘beyond ordinary’ to experience the authentic Caribbean on the unspoilt shores of Tobago, where wellness tourism is on the rise

Unspoilt is the word that best describes Tobago, as the tiny oval landmass cast adrift in the aquamarine waters of the Caribbean, situated between its sister island of Trinidad, and Grenada.

At just 41 kilometres (km) by 14km, this slice of paradise promises a taste of authentic island life, free from the overdeveloped resorts and teeming cruise terminals of some of its Caribbean neighbours. This location has long been sought-after, with a colonial history that saw the island change hands over 30 times. Its seductive appeal lasts to this day, largely thanks to its breath-taking natural beauty, local cuisine, and the warmth of its people.

Tobago’s comparatively underdeveloped urban footprint makes it a haven for biodiversity, best experienced in the protected UNESCO MAN and the Biosphere Main Ridge Forest Reserve which runs along the island’s spine. A key indication for the importance and local pride in its natural environs, Tobago is the only English-speaking Caribbean island with Blue Flag pilot status for three of its beaches at Bloody Bay, Mt. Irvine Bay, and King’s Bay, alongside a handful of Green Key certified hotels.

Wherever you wander on this easily-traversable Eden, colour abounds – from the chlorophyll green of the seas, and the pinks, whites and blacks of its sands, to its lush rainforest-carpeted landscapes. Tobagonian hospitality is famous, and on the Island of Festivals, there is always a reason to smile.