"Nature Lover's Paradise" Top 5 Page for this destination Trinidad and Tobago by kyoub

Trinidad and Tobago Travel Guide: 949 reviews and 1,331 photos

TOBAGO

When Columbus discovered Tobago, he called it Bellaforma. The island has changed hands many times since then. The Dutch had it - the French claimed it - the Kings of Poland and Sweden wanted it - The British captured it - an American squadron tried to take it - ceded to France - recaptured by the British now, united with Trinidad...

Copper-rumped"Bluebird"

Tobago is a delightfully relaxed island with excellent birdwatching and nature.This is a picture of a Copper-rumped Hummingbird. It was taken in the gardens at the Blue Waters Inn near Speyside.

Blue-grey Tanager

"Bluebird"

These little birds are a common resident of Trinidad and Tobago.
In Tobago they are called "Bluebirds". The real name is Blue-grey Tanager.
A restless, noisy and excitable species, usually found in pairs.
They are not shy of humans and breed in gardens and near houses.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Nature abounds
Cons:Locals trying to sell you something
In a nutshell:A birders dream come true

Last visit to Trinidad and Tobago: Nov 1997
Intro Updated Jul 2, 2005
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Reviews (28)

The very best pumpkin soup Restaurants (3)

The Peacock Mill was built around a sugar cane mill that was established in 1767. There are usually at least 50 peacocks... more travel advice

Fountain of Youth Off The Beaten Path (8)

Go to Pidgeon Point and get aboard a glass-bottomed boat for a guided tour over the Coral Gardens with its abundant... more travel advice

All inclusive Hotels (7)

Grafton Beach Resort Is located five miles from both the International airport and Scarborough. Surrounded by five acres... more travel advice

Try the art of batiking Shopping (1)

My very favorite place to shop when I am in Tobago is The Cotton House. It is like visiting a traditional old colonial... more travel advice

Local Customs (2)
See All Have a Roti for lunch
What to Pack (1)
Take along a spare camera
Nightlife (2)
See All Enjoy the local food

Travelogues (2)

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Comments (22)

Bwana_Brown Oct 24, 2010 at 11:18 AM Report Abuse

Kay, Trinidad & Tobago sounds like a birders paradise (and for bats too)! Great tips on the variety of accomodations and restaurants you tried on the islands. I had to laugh at your Warnings littering sign tip!
deecat Oct 10, 2007 at 7:09 AM Report Abuse

Loved the Miss Jeans Restaurant. The Cotton House sounds wonderful. All the Bays you visited are magnificent. Pumpkin Soup sounds yummy! Beautiful sculptures. Great tips on hotels. Terrific place for birding, Kay.
Zarasher Feb 17, 2007 at 1:07 PM Report Abuse

Great tips! I love goat!
matcrazy1 Feb 10, 2007 at 3:02 PM Report Abuse

Great coverage. Fantastic secluded beaches, wildlife, great scenery and the world's finest carnival make me want to visit these islands now.
zlatiq Jun 10, 2006 at 1:20 PM Report Abuse

nice page...i'd love to go and experience it all myself...someday, someday:)thanks
easyoar May 29, 2006 at 7:56 AM Report Abuse

Great pictures of the bats! Sounds like a lovely place to go!
LoriPori Dec 6, 2005 at 4:06 AM Report Abuse

Another awesome destination Kay. Trinidad and Tobago is definitely exotic. Wonderful bird photos.
whitecliff62 Nov 12, 2005 at 12:22 PM Report Abuse

Sounds like just the place i would like to be right now instead of cuddling the radiator like im doing now LOL
globerover Jul 30, 2005 at 2:17 PM Report Abuse

that is a really exotic place, one that I hardly ever will be able to visit, so a virtual tour with the help of your pics and tips at least somehow made up for what I shall miss ... $1 fine or 6 months imprisonment, now that IS a difficult choice!
freya_heaven Jul 1, 2005 at 3:59 AM Report Abuse

Great page Kay! Like the photo you captured of your driver drinking & the cremation. Sounds a wonderful destination, (~_~)