Travel Reference
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M
ake a stop at the
Hot Bamboo Hut
for a taste of
spicy mango slices in pepper and a beautiful view of the
coastline.
Maracas Bay offers a full day of fun, with complete changing fa-
cilities, chair rentals, watersports, and local food such as “shark
and bake,” a fast food snack made with fresh shark encased in a
pancake sandwich.
Cultural events are scheduled every month at
The Nor-
mandie Hotel,
with entertainment ranging from poetry read-
ings to small plays to opera performances held beneath the
trees.
868-624-1181.
Nature attractions are also a big draw on Tobago. Of special in-
terest are the
leatherback turtles
who come to nest on the
leeward side of the island between March and August. Come
out after sunset between 7 pm and 5 am, for the best chance of
viewing these large marine turtles when they come ashore to
lay between 80 and 125 eggs in the sand. The tiny offspring
make their run for the sea about two months later. For tours of
Tobago's natural wonders, call
Hew's Tours
in Scarborough
(
868-639-9058), or
David Rooks Nature Tours
(
868-639-
4276).
Water Delights
Cruising Tobago's calm waters is a fun a way to look at the is-
land's beautiful coast.
The Loafer
(
868-639-7312), a 50-foot
catamaran, departs from
Buccoo Reef,
the most popular
beach on the island, for all-day cruises as well as sunset sails
and full moon dinners. The all-day-trip includes a swim at the
Nylon Pool,
a calm, shallow area in the sea formed by a sand-
bar close to the surface, where swimmers of all skills can take a
dip.
Divers often head straight to
Speyside,
located on the north-
ern tip of the island. Here, they might have the opportunity to
swim with giant manta rays; dolphins, turtles, whale sharks
and porpoises are sometimes spotted. This area is especially
rich, with a profusion of coral growth and marine life, because
of Venezuela's
Orinoco River.
The river's nutrients flow
through the Guyana current that brushes Tobago and provides
the island with some of the Caribbean's best diving.
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