Recently, US based media giant CNN
asked their online readers, friends and colleagues to rank what they thought
were the world’s 100 top beaches and their responses included exotic locales in
every part of the globe. Among the top 100
was Pigeon Point Beach on the island of Tobago, Trinidad’s smaller sister isle.
CNN’s website describes Pigeon
Point as a “literal representation of the Caribbean’s ideal, right down to the
charming old lady who sells soursop ice cream by the pound.” There is also mention of that iconic feature
of Pigeon Point, the thatched-roof jetty which is quite possibly the most
photographed jetty in the world.
The beach, which is arguably the
most famous on the island, was ranked at position number 98 amongst locations
such as Panama City Beach in Florida, Bondi Beach in Australia and Bottom Bay
in Barbados.
Pigeon Point beach is located on
the south-western end of Tobago and is conveniently located 20 minutes from the
island’s capital of Scarborough and 5 minutes from the ANR Robinson
International Airport. The beach is also
walking distance from major hotels, guesthouses and restaurants. Pigeon Point is also the jumping off point
for a visit to two of Tobago’s most popular sea-based attractions, Buccoo Reef
and Nylon Pool. Therefore, when visiting
Pigeon Point snorkeling gear is a must if one decides to take a tour to these
sites.
So next time you visit Tobago,
make sure that a visit to Pigeon Point Beach is on your list of things to do
along with the myriad of other activities available on both islands. Visitors should not pass up the chance to
lounge, sun bathe and frolic on what CNN calls, visitors agree and Trinidadians
and Tobagonians know is one of the best beaches in the world.
For more information visit www.gotrinidadandtobago.com
