Blue Haven Hotel, Scarborough, Tobago

If you do not need to stay in a villa during your visit to Tobago, we love the Blue Haven Hotel. This hotel overlooks the scenic bay where Robinson Crusoe was filmed. The lobby features photos of royals and film stars who have been visiting the hotel since the 1940's.

When we stayed at the hotel a few months ago, we were impressed with the extensive renovations that combine the tradition of the 40's with the latest in modern conveniences. All of its 55 rooms offer breathtaking ocean views because the hotel is surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic Ocean.

"Elegant rooms overlook the sea and are so awash in the sunlight that they positively glow.The view from every room is a study in blue." Conde Nast Traveller, July 2001, US-Edition. This is an observation with which we concur.

The downside of staying at the Blue Haven is its lack of food choices and nearby restarurants. This is easily remedied with a rental car. Gas on the island is cheap, and if you like driving on the opposite side of the road from what you are used to, it should not pose a problem.