Set off for Scarborough
Trinidad and Tobago is one of the Caribbean’s most inspiring and captivating destinations. As the birthplace of the famous calypso and steel drum music, it is a culturally diverse tapestry of experiences just waiting to be explored. Scarborough is the capital city of the Island of Tobago and a lastminute.com holiday there is not short on fun and excitement.
What to expect on a great value holiday to Scarborough
Scarborough is the capital city of Tobago, pouring precariously down a hillside, this vibrant bustling city of 18,000 really is the heart of the Island. Markets and shops, people, bars, restaurants and places of historical interest jostle for position and attention in this mini metropolis. The major benefit of the fact that Scarborough is more of a big town that a city, is that it’s easy to explore the whole area on foot.
Winding along the coast of Rockley Bay and with the famous Fort King George casting its impressive shadow over the town, you’ll soon discover that your lastminute.com holiday to Scarborough is not going to be short of things to amuse and delight. The town boasts an impressive botanical garden which will surely be top of any keen gardeners list and a great place to visit with kids.
Fort King George is a must for any history lover. Whether you visit for the spectacular views or to take in the excellent Tobago Museum, this British built fort dating back to 1777 is a recommended day out and one of the highlights of visiting the town.
The island of Tobago is only seven miles wide, so everywhere is easily reachable by public transport or hire car. So if the sights and sounds of the town are getting too much, then why not go down to the famous Pigeon Point beach, a mere 15 minutes drive away and loose yourself in this unspoiled paradise. The islands beaches provide the chance to snorkel, swim, sail and fish, and the famous Buccoo Reef is truly extraordinary. A short drive across land, this remarkable underwater world is part of the quintessential Tobago experience.
Who is best suited to a break to Scarborough?
Scarborough is an unspoiled town, without much visible influence from tourism and is a great place to see the real Tobago. Its amazing restaurants and healthy nightlife, diverse cultural and historical landmarks, mean that it is great for anyone looking to learn about the country and experience something different. However, due to the compact size of the island and the fact that you are never more than 20 minutes or so from a dazzling sandy beach, Scarborough is a great base for anyone looking to have a more traditional ‘fun in the sun’ holiday too. To put things simply, a holiday to Scarborough has it all. Book all your holidays to the Caribbean with lastminute.com