Tobago

Destination information

Home to the oldest protected rainforest in the western hemisphere, this is a truly lush island, frequently described as 'the last of the unspoilt Caribbean'. Some of David Attenborough's Trials of Life series were filmed at the Little Tobago Seabird Sanctuary, and underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau was enraptured by the coral reefs which are easily seen through the crystal clear waters. Many are just offshore from the beach, making snorkelling easy and one of the great pleasures of a Tobagonian sojourn. Rare turtles lay their eggs here at certain times of the year - you can take an exciting nocturnal excursion to watch them. The friendly villagers will delight you during harvest festivals, they throw open their doors to passing revellers. As the sun sets, the toot of a conch shell calls the fishermen home with their seine nets and the socca rhythms start to fill the air. It's a music evolved from Calypso, and it's even been blended with rap to produce 'rapso'. You'll love it!

twilight check-in Why not save yourselves time and stress by checking in at Gatwick's South terminal the night before departure? Imagine returning the next morning with just your hand luggage and boarding pass, ready for an easy get away! getting here You fly direct on Virgin Atlantic's non-stop service to Tobago. Airport departure tax from Tobago is currently TTD$100 (approximately £12) per person payable locally.