Cocoa Reef Resort, Crown Point, Tobago

For the traveler searching for an all-inclusive resort, the Coco Reef Resort in Tobago should be on your list. The resort is located at the end of a palm lined driveway in the midst of lucious, wonderfully manicured tropical gardens, overlooking the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. This is the end of the island, where the sand is white and rivals the water surrounding any island in the Caribbean.

The hotel offers one a feeling of luxury in a choice of 135 rooms, suites and villas but does not give a feeling of privacy that you would find in the Plantation Beach Villas in Tobago. The cuisine and service are reputed to be outstanding however, the best restaurants on the island are within walking distance, so opting for all-inclusive might limit your opportunities to experience some create Tobagan cuisine. Nearby within walking distance are some of the finest restaurants the island has to offer such as Lattitude 11 and the Kariwak Hotel. Its architecture is reflective of Trinidad and Tobagos eclectic style.

Personal observation: To me the hotel seems a bit pricey given the other opportunities that exist on the island. The man-made beach is calm, but if you limit yourself to only the resort, you miss out on experiencing some of the most beautiful natural beaches in the Caribbean.