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House Hunting Holidays in Tobago

The Caribbean island of Tobago is the diminutive neighbour of Trinidad, the two islands comprising the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Tobago, a compact 300 square kilometres, enjoys a tropical Caribbean climate of two seasons, a dry season from January to May, and a wet season beginning in June and usually ending some time in December. If you’re looking for a property purchase in this attractive Caribbean climate, a house hunting holiday is the perfect way to take a leisurely look at the lie of the land. What follows here is some background information…

History
The original denizens of Tobago were the Arawaks, who were later supplanted by the Kalinago, or Island Carib people. These settlers, who arrived from South America, lent their name to what are now known as the Caribbean Islands. Tobago was visited by the British in 1580, who were probably the first Europeans to set foot on the island. Later settled by the Dutch in 1654, Tobago was eventually claimed by the British in 1815, The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago becoming a British Crown Colony in 1889. An independent member of the Commonwealth from 1962, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago was created in 1976.

Attractions
The Crown Port International Airport is situated in the south east of the island, where large beach strips provide the opportunity for both the traditional beach holiday and watersports. Apart from the more conventional pursuits associated with a Carribean holiday, the unspoilt nature of the rainforest in the north and centre of the main Island of Tobago - which is protected - is an increasingly popular destination for those interested in ecotourism. The island of Little Tobago, to the North East of Tobago proper, is also noted as an unspoilt area of exceptional beauty.

The conventional holiday resort developments of the island are situated in the southwest, around the large beach areas of Buccoo Reef, Store Bay, Crown Point and Pigeon Point. Tobago boasts many pristine beaches, notably at Englishman’s Bay, Castara, and Bloody Bay.

Access
Crown Port International Airport has connections with flights departing throughout Europe. Try cheapflights.co.uk for cheap flights from both London Gatwick and London Heathrow. Crown Port also has regular flights connecting with Trinidad. It’s extremely useful when exploring the island to hire a car, especially if you’re interested in properties near and within the rainforest. If you are interested in partaking of some watersports whilst you’re on your house hunting holiday, make sure you’re covered for all eventualities, and have a look at AA for travel insurance.