Culture of Tobago Island. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
Most of Tobago’s landmarks go back to the Colonial times: it was ruled by the Spanish, the French, but the main impact was made by the British, who ruled here for a long time. However, the colonizers did not only exploit the aboriginals, but also protected them from the attacks of other countries, fighting for the dominance in the Caribbean, and from the pirates’ robberies.
A choice of hotels on Tobago is not as large as on many other popular Caribbean islands, but each local accommodation place is truly unique. The upscale Bacolet resort in the capital is a … Open
Trinidad and Tobago are one of the cheapest touristic places among those in the Caribbean. The standard of living here is high, and the government strictly controls the entrepreneurs, as … Open
Do you want to feel as a white planter from the 19th century? Then go to Wik estate. Unfortunately, the plantations hadn’t remained till our times, and the house itself, which was built almost two centuries ago, lost its battle against time. However, despite the destruction, the red-brick residence still inspires respect. Here you couldn’t help but feel the spirit of the time. To find out more about the life of planters, visit The Mill. Not it is operating as a hotel, but you can still see mill-wheels, remained in the building.
The Caribbean island of Tobago began attracting attention of tourists a few years ago. Today that’s one of the most rapidly developing and progressive beach resorts. The main … Open
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Unique spots in Tobago Island and near
Mustique Island
From the series “The Most Beautiful Islands on the Planet”
Check on the map: Distance from Tobago Island center - 187 km.
Tourists visiting the Grenadines archipelago can look past the picturesque private island of Mustique. The length of the wonderfully beautiful island forms about 5 km, and the width - 2.5 km. Surrounded by lush tropical forests, the area is about 5.7 sq km. And is of volcanic origin. One of the main features of the island is its unique warm climate. …
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Palm Island
From the series “The Most Beautiful Islands on the Planet”
Check on the map: Distance from Tobago Island center - 167.5 km.
The enchanting tiny island of Palm Island is part of the island state of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Just a few years ago the island had a different name - Prun Island. After the new owners planted a few hundred palm trees on the island, it was decided to rename the island. The area of the private island is relatively small and forms about 54 hectares. A few years ago the excellent spa hotel was opened on its territory. …
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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
29.03.2024
Photogallery of cultural heritage of Tobago Island
Landmarks of culture on Tobago Island map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Tobago Island. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Tobago Island: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Tobago Island. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!