Introduction:
This laid-back small-size resort has a great location for families who love snorkeling and underwater life and don't mind traveling beyond the usual playgrounds.
Ambergris Caye:
Belize is the small country with Caribbean beaches just south of Mexico's Yucatan; flight time from Miami is about two hours. Divers and snorkelers are drawn to Belize by the second-largest Barrier Reef in the world, and Ambergris Caye is a prime place to enjoy it. This tiny island is less than half a mile wide and 13 miles long; has a small town, San Pedro; a walking path along the beach; and very few motor vehicles.
Guests at Journey's End typically take a small plane ride from Belize City to San Pedro, and then a water-taxi to the resort. To explore the town during their stay, guests can rent bikes or golfcarts, or take a shuttle boat ($10*).
Features of Journey's End Resort:
This resort has 50 acres and units include beachfront cabanas, rooms in a small hotel-style building, and a 3-bedroom villa. Units have A/C but many guests prefer the ceiling fans and breezes.
Low-key, relaxed, and laid-back: that's the sort of place this is; it's also a place with no tv's in the rooms.*
Activities include:
- hobie cats, kayaking
- swimming at the shallow beach
- paddle one of the complimentary kayaks for 10-15 minutes, and snorkel at a reef with colorful underwater life
- possible outings include snorkel/diving trips to nearby reefs and marine parks; lagoon tour; jungle river tour plus Mayan ruins; and even a flight into Guatamala to see famous Mayan ruins at Tikal.
- for divers, there's a dive shop on-site, and many diving spots are 15 minutes away, or less
Keep in Mind:
- gratuities are added to meals automatically
- meal plans are available, for a more "all-inclusive" experience
- reportedly there's a lot of eelgrass at the shore
This brief profile is meant to introduce this resort to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person.
*Always check resort sites for updates.
