Trinidad's little sister, idyllic Tobago, is synonymous with the unnamed island upon which Robinson Crusoe was shipwrecked for more than three decades. Thankfully, there is nothing to trouble modern day castaways, and travellers to this breathtaking little island can enjoy the sublime powdery beaches, natural beauty and laid-back Caribbean
charm in rather more comfort, at a selection of luxurious resort hotels.
Tobago holiday highlights
• Base yourself in Tobago, but don't miss the carnival in Trinidad. This lively island is the home of carnival, a two-day explosion of colour, pageantry and abandon, the product of a dynamic heritage and fun-loving people.
• Little Tobago, a 182-ha paradise for the birdwatcher and nature enthusiast. Native species gather here along with dozens of others, including gilt-plumed birds-of-paradise.
• Buccoo Reef, an extensive area of coral gardens around one mile offshore of Pigeon Point. Glass-bottom boats reveal the wonders of the warm tropical sea, or get closer on a diving or snorkelling excursion.
• The scenic interior, perfectly drivable in a day, including verdant nature reserves, crumbling sugar plantations, forested hills and tiny villages.