The perfect deserted tropical islands of imagination do exist and they are called the Tobago Cays. The cluster of low-lying islands is surrounded by gentle, glassy waters, tinted turquoise by the shallow sandy-bottomed lagoon.

Horseshoe Reef embraces four of the Cays; Petit Rameau, Petit Bateau, Jamesby and Baradal, while a fifth, Petit Tabac sits outside. As well as the main reef there are also other shallows and reefs, Mayreau Gardens, Egg Reef and World's End.

Together they comprise a Marine National Park with some of the best snorkelling and diving anywhere in the Caribbean.

The highlight for many guests of “Paradise” is the turtles that nest on the beaches and swim freely within the main lagoon. They are protected by the Park's warden service, but snorkelling with them is allowed as long as a respectable distance is maintained.

The Cays can only be reached by water and are a popular one to two days anchorage for “Paradise”. All visitors are charged a little entrance fee, the proceeds of which go towards maintaining the park.

In Tobago Cays the weather is always the way you like it, and you and your family can enjoy a relaxing holiday away from the worries of everyday life.

• Horseshoe Reef protecting the Tobago Cays Horseshoe Reef protecting the Tobago Cays
• On Baradal Island On Baradal Island
• Turtle at Baradal Island Turtle at Baradal Island
• Tobago Cay Passage Tobago Cay Passage
• Baradals protected swim area Baradals protected swim area
• Diving at the Horseshoe Reef Diving at the Horseshoe Reef
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