Also known as Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson airstrip, Tobago airport serves the very island, it is named after in the Caribbean. Being an international airport, it is a focal point that brings together tourists from all over the world to come enjoy the beautiful weather in the Caribbean.
At the airport there are a number of car hire companies that lease out vehicles at an affordable rate. Your best option of travel within the Island is by the means of a private vehicle so make sure you car hire first hand at the terminal.
Tourist attractions in Tobago
From majestic looking bays to indigenous homed in zoos, Tobago has a lot that will attract both the local and international tourist
- Emperor Valley Zoo - this is the main zoo located in the Island. It is located between the Queen’s park savannah to the north and the Gardens at the Spanish port. This zoo is always abuzz with activity and is home to crocodiles, small birds and animals and an aquarium. There is a café within the zoo as well for a quick refreshment before resuming your walk in trip.
- Englishman’s Bay - when you drive to the leeward side of Tobago in your car hire, within minutes you will locate this heavenly beach tucked within a mass of coastal forestation. The locals consider it a gem, because of its exclusiveness that makes it perfect for a romantic gateway.
- Paramin Village - the trek to this forgotten village is worth documenting about. There will be unmarked roads to pass through followed by a trail along a river to reach the village of Paramin, located on high ground to the north of Trinidad. The locals are quite friendly and ready to tell you a lot about their history and their cultures. From the village, you also get a beautiful view of the Trinidad horizon.
- Caroni Bird Sanctuary - are you a hobbyist birder with a better camera? The Caroni Bird Sanctuary is a mangrove swamp with lots of activities for the avid photographer. With your high definition SLR, you can capture a splendid image of the Scarlet Ibis as they fly in their flocks. Moreover, there are plenty of birds to watch and photograph within the sanctuary, which include kingfishers, cardinals, potoos, wood creepers and so much more.
Tobago Island is an unforgettable escapade you will always wish to go back to.
