The 250-acre bird sanctuary, covered with rare tropical deciduous forest, is the thankful result of the island s sugar crop failure. The best place to see the blue-crowned mot mot is in the Grafton Bird Sanctuary, where the birds are fed daily at the abandoned Copra House. If you re lucky, you ll catch a male in its comic courting dance. Cool off under a waterfall A triple-tiered waterfall awaits at the end of a short but satisfying walk through a shaded forest lined with bamboo trees and other exotic growth. Less than an hour s drive from Roxborough, the Argyle Waterfalls attracts islanders and tourists alike who come to cool off in deep pools at the bottom of the falls.
Guides are available for nature commentary.
Tobago s museums and historic sites may only make the B list of attractions. But a trip to Fort King George, just east of island capital Scarborough, is worth the drive if only for its dramatic vistas. The fort holds a small museum, as well as a craft shop, featuring clothing, woodcarvings, and works produced by islanders. Dig into island cuisine For the most authentic taste of island fare, food stalls on the beaches and in the marketplaces of towns such as Scarborough are your best bet. Tobago menus reflect the bounty of seafood and tropical fruits available on the island, as well as East Indian, African, and Creole influences.