Island delights: time out in Tobago.The tiny island of Tobago hovers just below the radar of luxe-life aficionados who make careers out of publicizing the world's best-kept travel secrets. Quietly and patiently, just like the pace of life in Tobago, this island's tourism pitch has taken its sweet time cultivating a unique identity. A three-hour flight from Miami, Tobago is becoming a popular haven for travelers seeking a custom-tailored tropical retreat. Your escape begins by checking into an expansive hillside villa perched over the azure azure /az·ure/ (azh´er) one of three metachromatic basic dyes (A, B, and C). az·ure n. Any of various dyes used in biological stains, especially for blood and nuclear staining. sea with plush poolside pillows and a sumptuous sunset vista. In the early '90s, Italian, German, Austrian, and British investors launched a quiet invasion of Tobago, buying coastal lots and building holiday cabanas and boutique hotels. Simultaneously, a local businesswoman formed Island Investments to sustain a local stake in Tobago's premium acreage. Today, Island Investments' portfolio contains more than 27 furnished and fully staffed vacation villas that rent for $200 to $1,500 per night (868-639 0929; www.islreal.com). The hillside properties provide breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere. Villa Petrus is one such resort. Set in lush hills, surrounded by tropical flowers and orchards, it offers fresh fruits and vegetables daily, teakwood floors, cross-flow ventilation, and three different views of the Caribbean Sea Caribbean Sea (kâr'ĭbē`ən, kərĭb`ēən), tropical sea, c.970,000 sq mi (2,512,950 sq km), arm of the Atlantic Ocean, Central America. . The Villas at Stonehaven, also hillside, are an ensemble of 14 lull-service villas, with 50-foot verandas and a private infinity pool over looking Tobago's south coast. Nightly rental fees start at $400 (868-639-0361; www.stonehavenvillas.com). Of course, there are a number of trails, waterfalls, and gardens to explore--as well as more adrenaline-packed activities. The Tobago Game Fishing Tournament last March brought anglers from around the world who pulled in blue marlin, tuna, and dolphin. The popular Sunday school Sunday school, institution for instruction in religion and morals, usually conducted in churches as part of the church organization but sometimes maintained by other religious or philanthropic bodies. In England during the 18th cent. provides anything but Bible lessons. There's lots of dancing to Caribbean beats. Vendors sell crafts and culinary treats such as curry crab and dumpling; doubles, a fried dough
Carib Beer Official Site . Eco lovers and epicureans alike will enjoy dining at the Amos Vale Waterwheel restaurant. Its open-air dining quarters are nestled in a thicket of skyscraping trees and tropical blooms that shape a nature reserve coexisting with remnants of an 18th century sugar and rum factory. As dusk descends, lanterns are set aglow and the ambiance am·bi·ance also am·bi·ence n. The special atmosphere or mood created by a particular environment: "The noir ambience is dominated by low-key lighting . . . steals your last breath. On the heels of this year's Carnival, which is a hot tourism draw for Tobago's big sister, Trinidad, actors Gabrielle Union and Dorien Wilson Dorien Wilson is an American television actor. He is best known for his roles as Professor Stanley Oglevee in the television sitcom The Parkers, talk show host Eddie Charles on Dream On and his recurring role as Terrence on Sister, Sister. were teeing off with cricket phenom Brian Lara at a celebrity charity classic, while The Duke of York
The title Duke of York is a title of nobility in the British peerage. Since the 15th century, it has, when granted, been usually given to the second son of the British monarch. , Andrew Albert Christian, toured the island's east coast. All the while, the air remained tranquil. Undaunted, uncluttered, untouched, this is the charm of Tobago for the celebrated citizens of the world who retreat to its shores. And that's how locals insist it shall remain whether on or under the radar This article is about the magazine. For other uses, see Under the Radar (disambiguation). Under the Radar is an American magazine that bills itself as "The solution to music pollution." It features interviews with accompanying photo-shoots. . For the best online guides to Tobago, visit www.discovertobago.com and www.visitTnT.com. |
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