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 Known as ‘Robinson Crusoe’ island, Tobago has all the ingredients for a Honeymoon getaway. Tobago’s origins, as volcanic rubble pushed up by the movement of tectonic plates, have resulted in mountains in the northeast, but in the south west of the island is a relatively flat coral stone platform. This combination, along with a multitude of fringing coral reefs, has given the island sand that varies in shade from darkish brown to pure white. The island has its palm-backed Caribbean classics, such as Pigeon Point with its blinding white sand, but there are also some delightful remote coves tucked away along the north shore with golden sand and fringed with greenery.Although many of the beaches have some development by way of a bar or a hotel, and a few have public facilities with showers and flags to indicate safe swimming, others are off the beaten track and untended. There are some lovely remote and local beaches. If you go to one of these, make sure that you have all that you will need in the way of water and food. The gem Tobago’s crown has to be amazing wildlife. The varied and exciting wildlife allows Tobago to boast that it is the ‘Galapagos of the West Indies’. Like its bigger sister Trinidad, Tobago was once a part of the South American continent, thus it has an extensive range of flora and fauna unlike any other Caribbean island. Tobago's well preserved forested central mountain range is the oldest protected nature reserve in the western hemisphere. It was declared a reserve in 1764 shortly after the island fell under British rule.  Turtle watching is another of Tobago’s great natural attractions, and its waters are home to three species of turtle, the green, hawksbill and the massive leatherback, all of which are on the endangered list. The turtle nesting season runs from March to August, during which time turtles come ashore at night lay their eggs. The principal nesting beaches for the Leatherbacks are Stonehaven Bay, Turtle Beach and Castara Beach. During the nesting season SOS Tobago patrol the beaches, to help protect the turtles from poachers.The most awesome sight, due to the sheer size of the animal, is the nesting of the leatherback turtle, which will not enter an area where there are lights or any hint of noise. The largest sea turtle in the world, the leatherback is called so because it has no shell, instead its back is covered in a thick leathery carapace. These creatures can reach the size of a small car All the usual water sports can be found in Tobago, including jet skis and water skiing and trips in glass-bottomed boats. Some fine reefs entice divers from around the world, and snorkelling for the more sedate is also popular. Sailing tours can be made around the Island, where there is ample opportunity for sailing, skippering and snorkelling.  Tobago is a year round location as it is just under the Hurricane belt. Located just 11° north of the equator, the average daytime temperature is 29°C and maximums in the low to mid 30s. The water temperature is a few degrees lower. Trade Winds blow consistently, cooling the island so effectively that air-conditioning is the exception rather than the rule.The Cuisine Tobago is indicative of the blends of Amerindian, European, African, Creole, Indian, Chinese and Lebanese gastronomic influences, replicating the diverse multicultural, multiracial population. This has created a fascinating culinary fusion far more interesting than the typical fare found elsewhere in the Caribbean. To most people is one of the highlights of a visit to Tobago. Curry and roti are national favourites. Roti originated in East India, but, like all West Indian curry dishes, has now been thoroughly localised and are now quite different to their East Indian variants Add this page to your favourite Social Bookmarking websites 
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