Of the hundreds of islands in the Caribbean Sea, a handful are inhabited by local fishing communities, guests houses, hotels, and restaurants. The most developed is Ambergris Caye, which touches the Yucatan peninsular of Mexico and lies a quarter of a mile from the second largest barrier reef in the world. It’s one of the best locations in the world for scuba diving, snorkeling and sports fishing.
An intimate resort of three 5,000 sq ft four-bedroom villas, Solaria provides a perfect beachfront hideaway for everyone from honeymoon couples, families with small children to groups of friends.
Region: The Cayes
Type: Luxury Beachfront Villas
Price: From US $600 plus 9% tax per night
Indigo is an exclusive collection of 15 luxurious beachfront condominium homes located 4 miles north of San Pedro town.
Region: The Cayes
Type: Luxury Condominium Homes
Price: From US $385 per night plus 9% tax and 5% service charge
Sailing in Belize is the ultimate way to witness the pristine waters of the Caribbean Sea, the unspoiled coastline and to explore the plethora of picture perfect islands from the Northern Cayes, the Deep South and even into Guatemala
Region: The Cayes
Type: Luxury live-aboard catamaran
Price: From US $895 per night all-inclusive
Discover your own private island at Cayo Espanto, where paradise and luxury come together as one. Located three miles from Ambergris Caye in the Northern Cayes, Cayo Espanto is a truly spectacular and private vacation retreat, with a reputation built on luxurious surroundings and personal attention.
Region: The Cayes
Type: Private Island Resort
Price: From US $1,195 per villa per night all-inclusive, plus 9% hotel tax and 15% service charge
Located at the exclusive north beach area of Ambergris Caye, La Perla is a collection of luxurious, private and intimate villas. The villas are all uniquely designed with sweeping decks, screened porches and artistic, elegant interiors.
Region: The Cayes
Type: Luxury Beachfront Villas
Price: From US $400 per night plus 9% tax and 5% service charge
Comfortably bohemian and decidedly distinctive, the individual brightly coloured cabanas and villas of this boutique resort are decorated with eclectic Central American furnishings, fabrics and artefacts from around the world.
Region: The Cayes
Type: Boutique Beach Resort
Price: From US $195 per night plus 9% hotel tax and 10% service charge
Azul has two luxury 3,000 sq ft villas and two swimming pools situated on 400 feet of pristine beachfront on ten private acres. Why only two villas? Because, at Azul, less is more.
Region: The Cayes
Type: Boutique Beach Resort
Price: From US $500 per person per night all inclusive
Whether you want an action packed agenda in the water and the jungle, or simply spend some quality time in a hammock, Belize has something for all tastes and tempos.
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Solaria comprises 5,000 sq foot architect designed villas located in the exclusive 'north beach' area of Ambergris Caye, four miles north of San Pedro town and close to the finest restaurants and boutique resorts on the island. With easy access to San Pedro from the Rendezvous dock, Solaria's luxury self-contained accommodation, paces from the Caribbean Sea and with spectacular views of the reef, is the height of barefoot luxury.
Indigo is an exclusive collection of 15 luxurious beachfront condominium homes located 4 miles north of San Pedro town. Designed by a Venezuelan architect, Indigo features broad sweeping verandas, soaring tree trunk structures, artistically detailed interiors, local artworks, locally crafted hardwood furniture, gourmet kitchens, plush linens and unobstructed views of the Caribbean Sea and the Belize Barrier Reef from every unit.
With white sand beaches, fantastic nearby dive and snorkel sites, an exotic swimming pool, lush gardens and a 5-star service package that includes grocery delivery, massages, fine wine and private chefs …… Indigo offers everything you need for the perfect vacation.
Indigo is located in the ‘Mata Grande’ neighborhood of the North Beach area. The area is peaceful and picturesque, comprising a handful of privately owned homes, a couple of elegant boutique resorts, some fine dining establishment, a local grocery store and a fun beach bar serving local BBQ, all within walking distance.
Further features of Indigo include:
Sailing in Belize is the ultimate way to witness the pristine waters of the Caribbean Sea, the unspoiled coastline and to explore the plethora of picture perfect islands from the Northern Cayes to the Deep South and even into Guatemala. Belize Luxury Sailing is a family run, full service yacht charter business providing the most luxurious, personalised, all-inclusive yacht vacation in Belize with state of the art boats and an experienced, friendly and knowledgeable family crew who are dedicated to ensuring your sailing experience is truly unforgettable. Sailing with Belize Luxury Sailing offers the amenities of an all inclusive luxury resort aboard your own private catamaran, tailored to your own personalised itinerary. 
Discover your own private island at Cayo Espanto, where paradise and luxury come together as one.
Located three miles from Ambergris Caye in the Northern Cayes, Cayo Espanto is a truly spectacular and private vacation retreat, with a reputation built on luxurious surroundings and personal attention. With only five villas and one bungalow on the island, enjoy enchanting evenings and unforgettable days overlooking the Caribbean whilst the staff anticipate your every need.
With a trophy chest of accolades and awards including ‘Best of the Best' - Robb Report, ‘Hideaway of the Year’ - Andrew Harper, ‘Editors Pick’ - Travel and Leisure, ‘Top 10 Great Escapes’ - Islands Magazine and ‘Gold List’ - Conde Nast Traveller, you can be assured of a 5 star, world class experience.
The resort’s master chefs individually cater every meal to your own preference and taste, using the freshest tropical ingredients, all brought to your private dining room by your personal butler. Whether it is breakfast in bed or a candle lit dinner on your private veranda, the epicurean cuisine at Cayo Espanto is nothing short of world class.
Other highlights include in-villa spa treatments, a small gym, reading library, CD/DVD selection, free WiFi throughout the island, flatscreen TV, CD/DVD player, iPod dock, Yves Delorme linen, Lady Primrose toiletries and a private heated plunge pool.
Located at the exclusive north beach area of Ambergris Caye, La Perla is a collection of luxurious, private and intimate villas. The villas are all uniquely and individually designed with sweeping decks and terraces, screened porches, gourmet kitchens and artistic, elegant interiors. Luxury is evident throughout and the 'mini museums' distinctively exhibit local art and Guatemalan and Mexican furnishings, using indigenous materials.
Located within a stone’s throw of Belize’s Great Barrier Reef, Matachica is a world-class boutique resort located 5 miles north of the quaint fishing town of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye.
Comfortably bohemian and decidedly distinctive,
the individual brightly coloured cabanas and villas are decorated with eclectic Central American
furnishings, fabrics and artefacts from around the world, with fine linens and beautifully appointed bathrooms.
The award winning Mambo restaurant is set under a giant palapa roof and serves exquisite contemporary dishes, freshly caught seafood and a variety of homemade pastas and breads. The dining room is filled with contemporary paintings, candelabras, local ceramic treasures, exotic hand crafted Belizean art and Central American mahogany furniture.
The beachfront bar and lounge incorporates antique Guatemalan pillars, exotic lounge chairs, a billiard table and intimate lighting. The Cinema-Martini Lounge offers free internet access on widescreen Apple computers and a huge plasma television screening an extensive selection of classic films.
The Jade Spa offers a wide range of treatments all with organic local ingredients, tropical scents and relaxing ambiance.
Combining the space, privacy and comfort of a private villa, with the amenities and facilities of a world class resort, Azul has two luxury 3,000 sq ft villas and two swimming pools situated on 400 feet of pristine beachfront on ten private acres. Why only two villas? Because, at Azul, less is more.
With the onsite award-winning Rojo Lounge restaurant and the Rojo Market, you'll have everything on your door step, so there's no need to spend your vacation searching out supplies. Just a short boat ride from the hustle of San Pedro town, Azul Resort and Rojo Lounge are the only restaurant and resort in the country to be awarded a Fodor's Choice award three years in a row.
Dangriga and Hopkins are the perfect bases to explore the range of dive sites in the central area, with boat rides to the sites typically taking 30 minutes. The most notable sites are the marine reserves of Tobacco Caye and South Water Caye, which have small resorts and amenities making them excellent bases for a days diving.
Top sites include:
Faegon's Bluff - The two reefs separated by sandy flats attract large shoals of sardines and needlefish, often trailed by prowling barracuda. Along with the gorgonian corals, you will also find mushroom and plate corals sheltering reef fish, in particular yellow stripped French angelfish and golden hogfish.
Fishy Point - The reef drops sharply from 60ft to a 100ft sandy plain where blue tangs gather by the hundreds to feed along the slope. Grunts, black groupers, snappers and moray eels all hide out in the overhangs.
Tobacco Cut - One of the very few shore dives possible in Belize, the site is located on the south side of Tobacco Caye and is a perfect place to do a night dive. Common encounters on a night dive here include octopuses, free swimming moray eels, squid and many others.
Eagle Ray Bowl - The 'bowl' shaped sandy plain attracts southern stingrays and eagle rays to feed and rest. There are a number of large gullies at the edge of the reef; on the east wall you can watch the passing reef sharks and turtles.