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kyoub Says: Across the bay from Speyside is a small island called Little Tobago. This island is one of the most important seabird sanctuaries in the Caribbean. It is where the red-billed Tropicbirds come every spring to build nests and have their young. This is quite a sight to see.You...
kyoub Says: Speyside has much to offer the birdwatcher. The trees and bushes are full of birds.There are many tiny hummingbirds flying from flower to flower.My husband snapped this picture of a copper-rumped hummingbird in the bushes at the Blue Waters Inn.Grab your bins and your camera...
1 Review and 201 Opinions Our first introduction to Tobago was at the Blue Waters Inn so no matter how many times we return to...
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kyoub Says: The Manta Lodge was new when we stayed there. I see now they are celebrating their 10th anniversary. My how time flys.Like I said it was a new hotel in Speyside and when we saw it we decided to spend the night.It was very nice and we had a view of the bay from our...
Jemma's Seaview Kitchen: Eat in a tree house
kyoub Says: The most popular place to eat in Speyside is Jemma's Seaview Kitchen.It has very tasty local food. The restaurant is upstairs in a tree house on the waters edge.They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday except Saturday and closes early on Friday. The fish is...
Bird Watcher's Restaurant & Grill: Great food along the waterfront
DSwede Says: All the food is prepared local style, with local ingredients and seasonings. The menu is posted by the door and changes daily, but will give you options.The restaurant is located just a few meters off the beach. There are both an indoor covered dining area and an outdoor...
The Fish Pot Restaurant: Oceanfront dining
kyoub Says: The Fish Pot Restaurant is located in the Blue Waters Inn. It offers ocean front meals 7 days a week.There is a breakfast buffet usually included with the room for guests. They offer a more formal dinner. The food is good, friendly staff, great seafood.
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The thing that we loved to do after dark at the Blue Waters Inn, was watch the bats.
We would go out in back of the hotel where they kept hummingbird feeders filled with sugar water. If we were lucky we would catch bats drinking from them.
Dress Code: No need to dress up but wearing something dark might be good.
Written Jan 14, 2007
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Now that we know the way to Speyside from the airport, it is really very simple, we always rent a car as soon as we arrive in Tobago.
The first time we went, it was late at night, so we got a taxi to take us to Blue Waters Inn.
They had jeeps for rent at the hotel so we rented one of theirs.
Driving around Tobago is no problem, unless you don't like to drive on the "other" side of the road..
Written Jan 14, 2007
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People do not come to Speyside to go shopping. They may stop and come ashore to pick up a few supplies but nothing more.
What to buy: You might find some local crafts for sale or buy some fruits and veggies at a roadside stand but not much else.
Written Jan 15, 2007
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There are some turkey-like birds that roost in the trees and brush around Speyside.
They like to roost in flocks and they become very active at dawn. Their voice is a loud, grating, ka-ka-ra-ka.
These birds are the Rufous-vented Chachalaca. Known to the locals as Cocricos. They are the national bird of Tobago.
Be warned that these birds can wake you from a sound sleep.
Written Jan 15, 2007
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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Lightweight cotton clothing is best because it is quite humid here. Nothing really fancy needed in this laid back village.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Take the things that you can't live without. You won't find them in Speyside.
Photo Equipment: You might consider taking an extra camera along with you. If yours breaks or falls in the drink you will be in trouble. The nearest camera repair is in Trinidad.
Miscellaneous: Don't forget the sunscreen and sunglasses
Written Jan 16, 2007
kyoub Says: St.Giles Islands, off the north tip of Tobago, is a protected breeding-ground for the magnificent Frigatebird.You are not allowed to set foot on the islands without permission from the government.However we did go around the islands in a small boat.We saw many seabirds,...
kyoub Says: I don't think this area is undiscovered, in fact during WW2 it was the site of an American military radio tower and lookout.It is located on the very northern tip of Tobago and not far from Speyside.We enjoy driving up to Flagstaff Hill and looking out at the St Giles...
kyoub Says: The sea between Goat Island and Speyside is shallow and is an excellent diving and snorkeling spot. At the rear of Goat island is Japanese Gardens where there are gardens of coral. Some of the largest brain coral is found off the island.
kyoub Says: Snorkeling is a popular pastime around Speyside. Most of the hotels will rent you snorkel gear if you didn't bring your own.If you take the glass-bottom boat over to Little Tobago, it will stop about half way back and let you snorkel.
kyoub Says: Some of the best diving in Tobago is off the village of Speyside.Batteaux Bay is especially good for night dives.
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Fondest memory: We liked Tobago so much on a previous visit that we chose it as the place we would go to on our honeymoon.
Speyside was one of the places that we stayed for a few nights.
Written Jan 16, 2007
Speyside is a small seaside village on the windward coast of Tobago. It has much to offer birdwatchers and scuba divers. If you are just looking for a place to relax, then you can do that too. Goat......
Speyside is a small, quiet village on the far northeast corner of Tobago. It only takes a short while to walk through and see it, but if you stay here, you will have the perfect opportunity to unwind...
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