FOR A VIEW OVER PARADISE…
Boasting stunning south-facing panoramic views, Eagle’s Base Villa and Cottage is set within lush, gently sloping lawns that feature majestic, fruit-bearing coconut trees. The villa, which includes a decadent infinity pool and an open-plan interior, epitomises Caribbean charm with its relaxed yet chic design. The cottage, meanwhile, is spacious yet cosy, featuring a fully equipped kitchen, covered deck, and four-poster bed, with natural light streaming through large windows that overlook the grounds.
FOR A TROPICAL HIDEAWAY…
Castara Retreats’ 17 treehouse-style eco-lodges, nestled between the sandy shores of the village of Castara and the sprawling rainforest beyond, offer a true escape from the typical all-inclusive hotels and resorts encountered elsewhere on the island. Aiming to create a tropical hideaway for its guests, where Tobago’s charismatic charm and slow pace thrives, Castara Retreats provides subtle luxury, an opportunity to live within the landscape, and glorious views overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
Do:
FOR A MOONLIT ADVENTURE…
Bioluminescence, a fluorescent emission of blue light, is the product of energy released from touch-stimulated sea plankton. This unique natural phenomenon is mindfully explored by Radical Sports Tobago, whose zero-pollution stand-up paddle and kayak bioluminescence tours are not to be missed. With the plankton shining brightest after a full moon, the two-hour after-dark tours include a magical paddle through mangroves towards No Man’s Land, where swimming amongst the marine life will reveal stunning bioluminescence with every touch.
FOR A HEARTWARMING NATURAL ENCOUNTER…
Experience the rare delight of wild hummingbirds feeding from your hands at Shurland James Hummingbird Nature Park. Local legend Shurl, who runs the park, offers visitors homemade ice cream and advice on how to approach the birds. Featuring an open-air café and viewing platform overlooking picturesque Bloody Bay, a wide plethora of birdlife, in addition to the famous hummingbirds, can be encountered here. From the fluttering, white-necked jacobins to the larger Trinidad motmot and collared trogon, this is a bird enthusiast’s dream.
Eat:
FOR A UNIQUE DINING EXPERIENCE…
Built in the traditional Tobagonian style and overlooking the Atlantic Sea, Jemma’s Seaview Kitchen in Speyside is centred around an impressive almond tree. Guests are seated on platforms built into sturdy branches, uniting them with the natural world. Renowned for home-style cooking, including breadfruit pie and eggplant casserole, alongside freshly caught lobster, fish, and shrimp, the restaurant’s unfussy atmosphere and large portion sizes see regulars return time and time again.
FOR A TASTE OF THE SWEET LIFE…
Planted exclusively with local Trinitario and Trinidad Selected Hybrid (TSH) cocoa varieties, Tobago Cocoa Estate invites visitors to discover the history of cocoa on the island. Opportunities to engage in guided tours and participate in the cocoa fermentation and drying processes offer a unique, hands-on insight.
