Located in the calm waters of the Western Caribbean, Belize Private Island and Villas by Five Star Destinations offers five private cabanas ranging from 1,500 to 2,500 square feet. A stay at this private island resort includes personalized service from a dedicated butler and cabana staff. Enjoy a variety of beach activities during your vacation, including swimming in a freshwater pool or sunbathing on your own private dock. Plan a fishing excursion to Cayo Espanto and try your luck at hooking a bonefish or tarpon. Put on your snorkel and fins and go snorkeling in the waters of the second longest barrier reef in the world.
Five Stars Destination
400 East Hyman Ave.
Aspen, CO 81612
970-925-6638
5stardestinations.com
Travelers can rent Belize's 16-acre Coco Plum Island for an entire week. Featuring 10 air-conditioned beach cabanas, this private island resort can accommodate a group of up to 22 people. Rental package rates ranged from $31,200 to $41,640 as of 2010, and vary based on the season and number of guests. Included are all meals and snacks, transportation to and from Dangriga, and all resort taxes and fees. You can also stay at the resort without renting the entire island. Book an all-inclusive vacation at the resort to experience Belize's beautiful, pristine sea life and unspoiled jungles, caves and rivers. The price for a two-week stay on Coco Plum Island is $3,080 per person; the package price includes six snorkeling trips along Belize Barrier Reef and four inland tours, as well as all meals, drinks, resort taxes and entrance fees.
Coco Plum Island Resort
P.O. Box 239
Dangriga, Belize C.A.
512-786-7309
cocoplumcay.com
Turneffe Island Resort is an ecologically and environmentally friendly Belize private island resort. Located 35 miles from Belize, the island is accessible by boat service provided by resort staff. The resort's eight private cabanas and 12 deluxe and superior guest rooms provide a range of lodging accommodations and amenities. Turneffe Resort also offers full island rentals, offering unlimited use and access to all lodging facilities on the island. Amenities include in-room refrigerators, upscale bathroom facilities and plush towels, wrap-around porches and balconies, and authentic Belizean meals and hors d'oeuvres served daily. Activities at the resort cater to the tropical climate and include fishing, diving, beach volleyball and kayaking. Leisurely guests seeking a relaxing experience may enjoy the napping in a hammock and or lounging on a private dock.
Turneffe Island Resort
440 Louisiana St., Suite 300
Houston, TX 77002
713-236-7739
turnefferesort.com