Unlike Trinidad’s highly industrialized economy, Tobago relies heavily on the service sector. Tourism, agriculture and fishing are Tobago’s major revenue-earners.
$1.00 USD = approx. $6.30 TTD
$1.00 CAD = approx. $5.70 TTD
$1.00 EUR = approx. $9.00 TTD
$1.00 GBP = approx .$10.30 TTD
Below are a few places of interest, which are in relatively close proximity to Crusoe’s and the approximate driving time. However, you do have an unending list of options, from trekking to reef tours, off-road tours to turtle watching!
If you’re looking for an interesting place to hang-out or to have drinks with friends there are enough nightspots; bars, restaurants, clubs, casinos and open-air party venues to choose from, including a local talent contest “Scouting for Talent” every Wednesday night at Golden Star and happy hour at many bars. On Sundays all roads lead to the village of Buccoo, where the world famous, open air party known as “Sunday School” occurs. This is a mixture of music, bars, food and lots of dancing. On Fridays and Saturdays many head for the disco lights and fog machines of the open-air nightclub The Shade, which is 5 minutes walking distance from our apartments, or The Deep Nightclub, which from Crusoe’s is 5 minutes driving. There is also Barcode in Scarborough and The Signature Lounge at Pleasant Prospect.
Tobago is one of the few unspoilt islands in the Caribbean, and is just 36 miles long and 7.5 miles wide. With a relatively flat landscape, excellent infrastructure and reliable and varied transportation system, it is easy to explore the many activities and things to do in the gem of the Caribbean. You can tour Tobago comfortably in a day if you really want to, or you could take a year over it and still have more to enjoy. There are plenty of guided tours available or you can just rent a car and nose around on your own.
Fought over by the Spanish, British, Dutch, Courlanders, French and even the Americans, Tobago boasts a rich and varied history. The various forts and historical sites that dot the island are testament to the island's former colonial masters and diverse history. The heritage of the enslaved Africans has also heavily influenced the island's culture. Many of the folktales, superstitions, art, music and traditional dances reflect the island's European and African roots. These are celebrated annually during the Tobago Heritage Festival, which runs from early July to August. Fishing, the mainstay of many of the island's inhabitants, is celebrated with parties, sports and other events on St Peter's Day.
Tobago has won several prestigious eco awards including the World Travel Awards "Best Eco Destination in the World" and the Caribbean Travel Awards Committee "#1 Eco-Destination in the Caribbean".
The mention of Tobago brings to mind clear blue seas, wide sandy beaches, colourful coral reefs and coconut palms swaying in balmy tropic breezes. While the island offers all of these, this Caribbean island has much more to discover. Explore the green depths of Tobago's Rainforest Reserve, the oldest of its kind in the Western Hemisphere or drift dive with Manta Rays and Sharks. The options for adventure are abundant, from cycling, bird watching and kayaking, to goat and crab racing.