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Tobago is a paradise!
Tobago is the Caribbean's
best kept secret. An island of tropical beauty, unspoiled by tourism and
industry. A place where you find white sandy beaches and crystal clear
water. Tobago is part of the Twin
Island State Trinidad and Tobago. We are the southernmost islands of the
Caribbean. The two Islands are 33km(21 miles) apart. Tobago has a central
spine of hills rising up to 549 meters (1860 feet) with flatter lands in
the south.
The National Capital is Port Of Spain but the capital of Tobago is
Scarborough. The area of Tobago is 300sq.m(116sq miles) with a population
of about 50,000. Trinidad and Tobago became Independent from Britain in
1962 and a Republic within the Commonwealth in 1976.We are a fully
Democratic Government. The Head of state is the President elected by
members of Parliament.
We are now embarking on developing and promoting our Tourism facilities.
We concentrated on Energy and Agriculture resources to develop our
Country.
Tobago can be seen as the Jewel of the Caribbean. It is not difficult to travel around
the Island. There are travel
tours which can take you to some of our beautiful sights such as The Argyle
Waterfall, The Rain Forest, Little Tobago off Speyside, and some of our
Historical sites like. Fort King George,
Fort Bennett and Fort Granby. These are only a few.
We have beautiful clean beaches all over
the Island which you will enjoy. For Snorkeling lovers, you can visit the
Buccoo Reef, Englishman's Bay, and off the coast of Speyside to enjoy the
underwater world.
Language:
The official language is English
Money:
The money used here is Trinidad and Tobago Dollars which floats against
the U.S. Dollar and other Currencies
Time Zone:
We are 1 hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time and 4 hours behind Greenwich
Mean Time.
Climate:
Our average temperature is 29 degrees C (83 degrees F) with a maximum daily
temperature in the low mid 30s.The wettest months of the year are June
-December.
We find that the water is even more pleasant and visibility slightly
better in the low season. It is rare that it rains more than a few days in
a row and even during the 'Wet Season' the showers are usually short,
sudden, heavy and refreshing, with sun rapidly following. The average
temperatures are about 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) but a pleasant breeze
from the sea makes the heat comfortable
Sports:
Cricket and Soccer, Goat racing, Crab racing, Track and Field etc....
Culture:
We are known for our Carnival and Steel pan and these activities take
place mostly in the month of February.
Food:
You will love our local food as well. We have our famous dishes, Crab and
Dumplings, as well as Callalloo made from Dasheen Leaves and you can also
enjoy a variety of Fresh Fish on a daily basis .
Things to do:
There are many historical sites in Tobago, such as Fort Milford and Fort
King George. Visit the bird sanctuary, or see the famous Buccoo Reef, with
its many species of colorful fish and marvelous Coral Gardens. Enjoy the
nights walking on the wet and sandy beach and breathe the refreshing sea
air. Please take a look at some of the tours
we offer.
Public transport:
Tobago has limited public transport. Driving in Tobago is outstandingly
easy. Drifting from your planned route is rarely more than a momentary interruption.
You never get truly lost on an island only 26 miles long by 8 miles wide.
For Accommodation, there are lots of
Hotels and Guesthouses at affordable rates to suit your pocket .
Thank you for your interest in KCNN
Tobago Car Rental and Island Tours.
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