“A collection of cedar and cypress-wood lodges, immersed in tropical, coastal forest, sitting above a Caribbean village and overlooking a golden crescent of beach that feels like paradise.”

“Run by local couple Porridge and Jeanelle, this gorgeous set of treehouse-style cottages is very much part of the local community on dinky, easygoing Tobago.”

“While it's environmentally sustainable to the core, thanks to the natural and low-impact design of its 17 tree-house style lodges, Castara's local mindset is what makes it standout. ”

“It’s a relaxed, honesty bar sort of place, where the gap between tourist and local seems to narrow the longer you stay”

“There’s a huge difference between properties that have sustainability woven into their operational fabric, such as Castara Retreats in Tobago…and those that just think of them as people-pleasing add-ons.”