9. Buccoo Reef/Nylon Pool/No Man's Land

Ø  Buccoo Reef

Tobago has one of the most accessible coral reefs in the Caribbean which can be accessed from Pigeon Point, Buccoo Beach or Store Bay. The Buccoo Reef has a fascinating, colourful underwater life which is approximately 7km² in area and consists of five reef flats that enclose a shallow reef lagoon.  Jacques Cousteau, a famous French Oceanographer and Explorer rated the reef as the third most spectacular in the world. There are daily tours to the reef using glass-bottom boats which allow you to view the reef from inside the boat.

Ø  The Nylon Pool

After viewing the wonders of the reef, heading south brings you to a pool of turquoise calm water that is thigh-high with white sand. This pool of water is said to have the ability to rejuvenate anyone that has the pleasure of swimming in it. The white sand, which is pulverised coral, can also be used as a natural exfoliant for your body.  This serene destination was named the Nylon Pool by Britain’s Princess Margaret when she spent her honeymoon in 1962.

Just imagine a natural, salted crystal clear baby swimming pool with a sandy bottom in the middle of the ocean.  

Ø  No Man's Land

In the far South of the Caribbean Sea lies a white coral sand-spit that is surrounded by the most kaleidoscopic waters you will ever see. This uninhabited stretch of beach located near the Bon Accord Lagoon is known as No Man’s Land. This area is mainly accessible by boat and welcomes most tour boats and encourages the snorkelers and bird watchers to enjoy what nature has to offer. The beach is cool as there are a few trees that can shade from the sun.

This is usually the best part of the ‘Day of Adventure at Sea’ for me. The boat is anchored, friends and family disembark, the sea blankets are spread in a nice cool spot, the children find a play area and the chefs set up either a grill for BBQ or a fire cracker and a big pot for Fish Broth. There is nothing more exciting than cooking, eating, drinking and socialising with people that you love.

This trip can be planned for a family lime, like we did last year to celebrate our parent’s 70^th and 75^th birthdays and their 47^th wedding anniversary, or a relaxing weekend with friends.

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