In Speyside, Tobago, West Indies, this small comfortable resort hotel has all the modern facilities, including full service scuba diving shop, a/c guest rooms, swimming pool, bar, restaurant, beach facilities, water taxi, nature trails and more. Manta Lodge is the ideal place for divers, families, and anyone looking to get away and relax or scuba dive. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Trinidad_and_Tobago/mantalodge/hotel/47/5/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:32:26 EST Manta Lodge, located at the northeastern corner of the island in the sleepy fishing village of Speyside, is nestled on the fringe of the Montane Rain Forest, the oldest rainforest preserve in the Western Hemisphere. Embellished in olde world caribbean elegance, the property is small with only 22 rooms, but still features all the 'big' amenities. Fine dining is an important part of Manta Lodge with breakfast, lunch and diner served daily. Meal plans are available and can be tailored to meet you needs. Some of the exciting local foods you may see on the menu include adventurous things like: Buljol and fried or roast bake: Salted fish combined with various seasonings served in heavy bread. Pigeon peas soup: rich soup made with local peas full of vegetables and dumplings. Choka and Sada Roti: Fried tomatoes or eggplant highly seasoned and served with a soft thin bread. Pelau: A combination of rice, vegetables and one or more types of meat cooked in a rich coconut milk. Our foods are spicy and we love "Hot Sauce"! Not feeling so adventurous anymore? That's ok. Our chefs tempt your taste buds with fine international cuisine as well as traditional local flavors. Planning a Wedding? Manta Lodge has all the facilities to provide you with the ideal setting! AMENITIES: The Green Moray Bar and Restaurant, soft sand beach with lounge chairs, full service dive shop, freshwater swimming pool, hiking trails, beach towels and lots of room to relax!. Rooms offer a choice of ceiling fans or quiet split-unit air conditioning, and all include en-suite facilities, daily maid service, and private verandahs with a breathtaking Atlantic ocean views. Sunrise from your verandah is spectacular everyday! ACTIVITIES: This serene and comfortable setting is the backdrop to a host of activities including, diving, hiking, bird watching, snorkeling, reef tours and fishing. Or, forego all of this to soak up the atmosphere while taking a salt (dip in the sea). Tobago Dive Experience is Manta Lodge's own full service dive operation! Conveniently located on the hotel premises, shop offerings include daily dive charters, PADI and NAUI instruction, and dive equipment sales, service and rental. The best part... the diving is truly world class! Stay at Manta Lodge and GO with the FLOW! Drift diving with mantas, or just relaxing on a quiet reef, Tobago Dive Experience is ready to show you all of the island's finest. DINING/RESTARUANTS: http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Trinidad_and_Tobago/mantalodge/hotel/47/5/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:32:26 EST