Countray » Countray

Browsing: Countray

Sightseeing

0

Tobago offers many sights. Tobago-Live informs about the most beautiful destinations and backgrounds. Image (C) Pixabay

Sightseeing onTobago

Sightseeing in the Caribbean – Tobago attracts with a multitude of small and large sights.  Besides the natural attractions such as the rainforest and the Buccoo reef, others invite you on a journey into the history of the island.

In addition to self-organised explorations, tour operators also offer organised trips. These are often already bookable from two persons and to fair conditions and individually arranged.

When booking, you should inquire about the state licenses as well as the insurance of the guide or provider. We can recommend Alibaba Tours for travellers with accommodation in the Upper Caribbean and Tobago Tours for the South. Both suppliers have convinced us with reliability, flexibility and good quality. The German roots of Stephanie Taylor and Katharina Dumas also facilitate communication.

Local Beer

Carib or Stag – more than just a question of taste Carib and Stag are two beers from Trinidad and Tobago that are produced by different breweries. During a stay in Tobago, it is hard to ignore both brands. While Carib represents more of a light lifestyle, Stag positions itself more as a stronger beer.More

An unforgettable experience in the Main Ridge Forest Rainforest

An unforgettable experience in the Main Ridge Forest Rainforest on Tobago A new day begins in Tobago as we set off at 6am for the Main Ridge Forest Rainforest. Accompanying us is our guide Brian “Alibaba” Taylor (Alibaba Tours, Castara) who will show us around the rainforest and its inhabitants. The anticipation of the upcomingMore

Kiteboarding

Kiteboading on Tobago The Caribbean is increasingly a popular destination for kiteboarding (a.k.a. Kitesurfing) Tobago is one of the few kiteboarding areas in the world where you will find top conditions without overcrowding the spot. Shallow water, good waves and a relaxed lifestyle off the beaten track invite you to relax and kite between sessions.More

Scuba Diving on Tobago

Scuba Diving on Tobago – a paradise in the Caribbean The Caribbean is usually not one of the preferred areas for scuba diving. Too unspectacular, even boring, the region seems to many advanced and even beginners. We show you that this advantage is unfounded! Tobago – small green pearl in the Caribbean Have you everMore

Scuba Diving on Tobago

Scuba Diving on Tobago The Caribbean is usually not one of the preferred areas for scuba diving. Too unspectacular, even boring, the region seems to many advanced and even beginners. We show you that this advantage is unfounded! A specical Caribbean experience Most islands in the Caribbean have very little to offer divers. But thanksMore

Reef View Apartment Buccoo

Reef View Apartment Buccoo After several years in Coral Place we decided in 2019 to test a new accommodation in Buccoo. After intensive research our choice fell on the Reef View Apartments Buccoo. Reliable communication and booking Before the booking and the arrival we have clarified some questions by email and Facebook with the host.More

Tobago – a destination for me?

Tobago – a destination for me? We are often asked whether Tobago is the right destination for our next holiday. This seemingly simple question is not easy to answer. We at Tobago-Live are transparent, open, honest. Our goal is to make sure that your expectations are not disappointed when you go on holiday in Tobago.More

First-Aid-Kit

First-aid kit for a Tobago holiday Before going on holiday to Tobago in the Caribbean, a lot of time is often invested in the choice of destination, accommodation and leisure programme. The same care should also apply to the composition of the first-aid kit and the observance of certain rules. We have addressed fundamental pointsMore

Adventure Farm & Nature Reserve

Adventure Farm & Nature Reserve, Plymouth The Adventure Farm is a 12 acre nature reserve with an organic farm on Arnos Vale Road near Plymouth. The reserve is known for its bird and butterfly world and is home to iguanas in the mango and lemon gardens. The premises are open from Monday to Friday fromMore

Arnos Vale Watermill

Arnos Vale Watermill Arnos Vale is a former sugar cane plantation The beautiful area of the Arnos Vale Hotel was once a tropical garden and home to many birds. Unfortunately, the hotel does not enjoy a good reputation anymore, so that a stay or visit to coffee and cake is not recommended. Instead, guests andMore

Tobago Jazz Experience

Tobago Jazz Experience The sounds of the Caribbean are Reggea, Soca and Merengue? Absolutely – but not exclusively! The “Tobago Jazz Experience” has been inviting top stars of the jazz scene and other music styles to the island since 2008. In 2017, the legendary Grace Jones performed against a dreamlike backdrop from 22 to 30More

With the kayak to the self-luminous plankton

With the kayak to the self-luminous Plankton (Bioluminescence Tour) In part one of our report you read what the dream beach at Pigeon Point has to offer you. Read in the second part, how we have made our way with the kayak to self-luminous plankton, a so-called “bioluminescence tour”. Tobago is a paradise for windsurfersMore

Dream Beach Pigeon Point

Pigeon Point On Tobago there is a natural phenomenon, which is only found in a few other places in the world – bright plankton! This rare spectacle can be observed in the Bon Accord lagoon in the dark. But the lagoon is quite remote and only accessible by water – so how are we supposedMore

Cruises

Cruises to Tobago Numerous cruises lead meanwhile over the harbour of Scarborough. From casual to luxurious, many shipping companies visit Tobago and make it possible to get an impression of this dream island. If you are looking for a very personal dream trip via Tobago, you will find it here. Since the stay on TobagoMore

Banks & Cash

Banks & Cash Banks and opening hours: The banks on Tobago are usually open Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 14:00 and 8:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 17:00 Thursday. The banks are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. The machines are operated by Republic Bank, First Citizens Bank,  RBS Royal Bank and ScotiaMore

Upper Atlantic

Upper Atlantic   The Atlantic coast stretches from Starwood to Scarborough. It is clearly rougher and shows a completely different face than the Caribbean coast only a few kilometres away. Due to strong waves and currents, this area is often unsuitable for swimming or snorkeling.   Starwood Bay This beautiful beach, about 200 meters long,More

Lower Atlantic

Lower Atlantic The beaches of the lower Atlantic coast are often wonderful destinations for swimming and sunbathing – especially in sheltered bays. These places are less suitable for snorkeling. NEW! Explore the beaches on our interactive map (opens in a new window). Click on the symbol of the respective section in the map and theMore

Lower Caribbean

Lower Caribbean The lower Caribbean, the southern tip of Tobago, offers probably the most beautiful beaches and bays for friends of dreamlike sandy beaches. For the most part, the bays are not or hardly developed for tourism. Swimming, snorkeling, other water sports or just relaxing are the most popular activities here. The following list givesMore

Upper Caribbean

Upper Caribbean Following the Lower Caribbean, the Upper Caribbean offers a variety of smaller and medium-sized bays, usually framed by impressive rock formations. On the way to the beach there is therefore often a great panoramic view of the Caribbean. For a comprehensive impression of the nature of this section, an organised boat trip isMore

Documents & Authorities

Documents & Authorities Due to the location outside the Schengen area, there are a few things to consider when entering and staying in the Schengen area. Passport The passport must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of departure. It is possible that a check will be made on entry to determineMore

Electricity

0

On Tobago plugs are needed which differ from the German system. Tobago-Live informs about variants and possibilities. Image (C) Pixabay

Electricity on Tobago

Electricity is not just electricity – anyone who has ever desperately tried to plug the plug of his hair dryer into the socket of an English or American hotel, for example, knows the problem. Find out from us what special features have to be taken into account when travelling to Tobago.

On Tobago, the normal power supply in the house is via 110 Volt 6o Hz with type B plugs (American with two flat live and one round protective conductor contact). Occasionally, 240 volts 60Hz are also offered – some hotels offer both. Before departure, it is best to ask which supply is offered in order to bring the correct adapter with you.

For 110 Volt 60 Hz a standard travel adapter is usually sufficient. Keep in mind that devices that run on 220 volts at home and cannot be switched to 110 volts provide significantly less power. This is especially true for hair dryers – use a travel hair dryer if necessary. In any case, make sure that the electrical device may also be operated at 60 Hz, otherwise there is a fire hazard!

Villages

0

Important and worth seeing places on Tobago

Tobago Castara at the Caribbean with long sandy beach. Ideal for relaxing, snorkelling and diving
View of Castara, Tobago

Tobago offers a large selection of beautiful places. Although they are all on the same island, they are usually very different. Some are near the rainforest, others in the sandy south, some are on the Atlantic, others on the Caribbean.

We introduce different places with their very personal characteristics, so that a journey can be planned exactly where you will feel comfortable.

Our two favourites Castara and Buccoo make the start.

Castara – the up-and-coming fishing village on the Upper Caribbean

In Castara small, private accommodations and a varied nature on land and water offer a perfect basis for a relaxed holiday. Learn more about this dreamy and at the same time very lively village.

Buccoo – Pearl of the lower Caribbean

One of the most famous events on Tobago is the Sunday School in Buccoo. But the little town offers much more than this weekly party. A long sandy beach invites to typical Caribbean relaxation.

We have collected everything worth knowing about Buccoo on our topic page.

 

The Island of Tobago

0

Tobago liegt in der Karibik an der Grenze zum Atlantik. Tobago-Live informiert über Orte, die schönsten Strände und Buchten sowie Sehenswürdigkeiten.

The Island of Tobago

Position: latitude 11°N, longitude 60°W . Trinidad & Tobago are the southernmost islands of the Lesser Antilles. Trinidad is located only 11 kilometers off the coast of Venezuela and from there separated by the Gulf of Paria. Tobago is located about 30 kilometers north-east of Trinidad. (learn more about beaches and bays)

Extent: 40.7 kilometres long; 11.9 km wide

Surface area: 300km2

Highest elevation: Pigeon Peak – 576 meters

Form of government: Democratic multi-party system

Population: approx. 61,000 (2011)

Ethnic groups: Trinidad & Tobago total – 40% African, 40% Indian, 18% mixed, 0.6% European, 0.4% Chinese, 0.6% others. On Tobago the proportion with African roots is 93%.

Religion: 35 % Anglicans, 11 % Methodists, 10 % Moravians, 10 % Adventists, 8 % Catholics and under 1 % Hindus

Largest and most important cities: Scarborough, Roxborough, Charlotteville

Structure: two regions – Western and Eastern Tobago

Industry: tourism (approx. 40,000 visitors per year) and fishing

Currency: Trinidad & Tobago Dollar (TT$) (learn more)

Current: 110 Volt / 60 Hz (learn more)

Language: English

Climate: Tropical (learn more)

Shopping: Most shops on Tobago are closed on Sundays. Supermarkets are open from 8:00 to 20:00. Usually shops are open during the week from 8:00 to 16:30 and on Saturdays from 8:00 to 12:00. In tourist areas, opening on Sunday is not uncommon. (learn more)

Sun times: sunrise – 06:00 h; sunset – 18:30 h

Time: 4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) or 6 hours behind Central European Summer Time (CEST)

History & Culture

0

Tobago hat eine spannende Geschichte zu bieten und ist Schmelztiegel vieler Kulturen. Tobago-Live informiert über den Weg der Insel und ihrer Bewohner bis zu heutigen Tage. Bild (C) Pixabay

History & Culture of Tobago

The changeable history has led to an interesting mix of diverse cultural influences. Food, drink and festivities reflect the different epochs.

A trip around the island leads to many fortresses, most of them almost destroyed. Fort George, situated on a mountain above the island capital Scarborough, is one of the largest and best preserved contemporary witnesses and an ideal place to experience history and enjoy a great view.

A large steel wheel with the inscription “Glasgow” on the former sugar plantation Arnos Vale also points to the eventful history of the inhabitants.
The remote location leads to the question: How did this part get there at that time? The answer lies in the fact that Tobago at that time was strongly influenced by enslavement and that the ancestors of today’s inhabitants had to implement the plans of the respective occupying forces.

In Tobago’s darkest time, a rain tree in Scarborough served to hang unwilling slaves.

Due to its location off the American mainland Tobago lay on the route from West Africa, so that permanently new slaves were brought to the island by ship. At the time of the abolition of slavery in 1834, 15,000 slaves lived on Tobago.

The current population on Tobago is thus essentially “Afro-Tobagonian” – in contrast to the inhabitants of Trinidad, who are strongly influenced by Indian roots.
The inhabitants of Tobago are very proud of their culture and celebrate it at the annual “The Tobago Heritage Festival” which takes place from mid-July to the beginning of August. People from all parts of the island meet to celebrate with dances, songs and delicacies. The visitors dress in the style of the early 1900s and thus pay homage to the time when emancipation from the occupiers reached its peak.

Throughout the year, numerous events and festivals take place throughout the island. Historical events and customs such as traditional dances, weddings, limbos or combat demonstrations are often the focus here as well.

Most of the Tobagonians are of Christian faith. On Sundays, many families have a regular part in going to church together. Wearing the best suit for men and the most beautiful dress for women underlines the importance of this ritual, which can take up to half a day.

Tradition and the celebration of one’s own history thus have a firm part in the culture of Tobago. Probably the biggest event is the annual goat race in Buccoo during the Easter season. This event takes place in the midst of numerous food and drink stands run by the inhabitants of the surrounding villages. If the occupying forces cultivated horse racing as an expression of their prosperity, it was again the slaves and their descendants who established goat racing as an alternative to “the little man”. Today this event attracts thousands of spectators and tourists from all over the Caribbean.

Tobago thus has a large number of events that never cause boredom on the island. A power boat race, the Tobago Jazz Experience, an international bicycle race, a sailing regatta and a gastronomy festival round off the calendar.