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Birding

Birding, Charlotteville

 kyoub Says:  The Jacamar Wildlife Reserve has a tall canopy of epiphytes and bromeliads, trees, an wildflowers. This is an excellent place to find Jacamars perched on braches and overhead wires. Just don't forget to take along some insect repellent. 

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Man-o-War Cottages: Beach is right off your doorstep

Man-o-War Cottages: Beach is right off your doorstep, Charlotteville

 kyoub Says:  These cottages are on the beach about a 5 minute walk from the village. The grounds look like a botanical garden with ferns, trees, and flowering bushes. Across the road is a cocoa estate where you will find lots of papaya, calabash, and cocoa trees. Birdlife is... 

Restaurants  

Sharon and Phebe's: Free Range Chicken

Sharon and Phebe's: Free Range Chicken, Charlotteville

 kyoub Says:  There are no fancy restaurants in Charlotteville. It is just good local food prepared by local women. The food is very good and very inexpensive at Sharon and Phebe's. Chickens run around the grounds until time to be cooked and my husband says it is the best chicken that he... 

Nightlife  

Pier: Steel drums

Pier: Steel drums, Charlotteville

 kyoub Says:  If you happen to be in Charlotteville when the Wind Surf cruise ship comes into port you will see a crowd gathered at the pier. The locals will be playing music on their steel drums until around 4am. 

Transportation  

4-wheel drive

4-wheel drive, Charlotteville

 kyoub Says:  The best way to get around Tobago is to rent a 4-wheel drive jeep. You can get these across the road from the airport in Crown Point, after you land.It is much better to drive around the island yourself because that is the only way to get some places.There is a van that goes... 

What to Pack  

Mosquito Repellent is a must !

Mosquito Repellent is a must !, Charlotteville

 kyoub Says:  Travel light. Wear lightweight cotton clothing, and comfortable shoes. Take along shorts, t-shirts, and swimsuit. People dress very casual . Long pants and long sleeved shirts help to keep some of the biting insects away when you are birding. Take what you will need... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Flagstaff hill

Flagstaff hill, Charlotteville

 kyoub Says:  Flagstaff Hill is an old lighthouse sight. It has been develpoed as a lookout sight with great views of St.Giles Islands and Man-o-War Bay,If you are lucky will also see some parrotts coming or going while you are there.The hill is found by a road turning off the Speyside to... 

Lover's Beach

Lover's Beach, Charlotteville

 kyoub Says:  This isolated beach is located on the south side of Man-o-War Cottages.The best way to get there is by boat. 

Pirate's Bay

Pirate's Bay, Charlotteville

 kyoub Says:  There is good snorkeling at Pirate's Bay. It is a 10 minute walk down a path on the north side of Charlotteville. There are many steps leading down to the bay. Ask any local and they can tell you how to get there.The bay got its name from the buccaneers who had a base there,... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Beautiful reefs

Beautiful reefs, Charlotteville

 kyoub Says:  Tobago is one of the better places in the Caribbean for the advanced diver.Beginners can be certified here also.There are several dive operators and a very good one is called Man Friday, it is located in Charlottville. 

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 Charlotteville is located at the north end of Tobago. A fishing village with houses built on the side of the mountain facing Man of War Bay. The bay is shaped like a wide horseshoe and it is one of...... 

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