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Looking for an affordable destination close to the Barrier reef in Belize with comfortable accommodation, good food, and not too far away from the mainland, then check out Thatch Caye Resort.

With only eleven rooms, and an average year round cost of slightly over USD200, Thatch Caye Resort will give you not only an affordable vacation, but it is also a cheap vacation destination bearing in mind what you will get for your money. Thatch Caye is an island complex within the protected South Water Marine Reserve in the Coco Plum Range of Islands. It is renowned not only as a top resort for scuba diving in Belize, but also as a great place for fly fishing in Belize.

You will be one of a maximum of 22 guests accommodated in 11 beautifully positioned villas, some of which have lovely ocean views. There are 4 Casitas, which are single storey up on stilts, with a sundeck on the roof, complete with hammocks to catch the cooling breeze and allow you to enjoy the spectacular views. With the breeze you won’t need air conditioning, although there are ceiling fans, and the casitas which are very private could be perfect for a honeymoon in Belize, complete with king size beds, hot shower, and very comfortable indeed.

Then there are the Cabanas situated over the water, each cabana having two accommodation units. They have thatch roofs, tiled floors, spacious baths, and Queen size beds, and again are cooled by the prevailing breeze, and ceiling fans

The heart of the resort is Thatch Central where reception, and the dining room is found, and one of the two bars, the outdoor Wave Bar also has a thatched roof shelter and glorious local hardwoods.

This is a very nice resort and Thatch Caye Resort in fact may be an affordable vacation spot because of the reasonable price, but it is light years away from being what you think a cheap vacation destination would be like. It might be cheap, in other words not expensive, but a long way from being cheap as in nasty.

The comments made by guests over the past weeks and months are indicative of how highly Thatch Caye Resort is rated.

It is not rare to hear this affordable vacation spot described as “Heaven on Earth”, and words like “Wonderful Hospitality”, and “Magnificent Hospitality”, give you more than a clue as to how good the staff are at what they do for you here. Often heard are descriptions like “A Wonderful Place”, “Beautiful Surroundings”, “Paradise found”, which has to tell you something.

It is very rare to hear a bad word said about Thatch Caye Resort, and in fact there is a definite feeling that guests are quite anxious to keep what has been described as “An Undiscovered Gem”, exactly that, and frankly who can blame them.

As a base for Scuba Diving in Belize Thatch Caye Resort is hard to beat, and descriptions like “The healthiest and most pristine reef “, should inspire divers to book this cheap vacation destination for that reason alone.

“ I cannot praise the staff of Thatch Caye Resort enough”, makes very reassuring reading, plus “We felt so well taken care of”, sums it all up.

“The fly fishing was incredible”, is a box ticked for those who want to go fly fishing in Belize for their vacation.

As can be easily understood the comment “An Unbelievable honeymoon”, adds weight to the argument that there are few better spots than Thatch Caye Resort for a honeymoon in Belize.

All round, this is a resort that puts the lie to the expression cheap vacation destination, instead use affordable vacation, and what a vacation the Thatch Caye Resort will give you near Dangriga, Stann Creek, in Belize.

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If you are looking for a vacation that isn’t average, but is much more an adventure, then check out Blackbird Caye Resort on Turneffe Atoll

The perfect spot for a honeymoon in Belize is 32 miles offshore on Turneffe Atoll, reached after a spectacular transfer by boat from Belize City. It takes just over an hour, past coconut covered sand and mangrove islands, to the Belize Barrier Reef, and then the eastern side of Turneffe Atoll, and here you will find Blackbird Caye Resort.

Blackbird Caye Resort is on two miles of jungle and beach, dominated by hundreds of coconut trees, sitting in 166 acres, and is a small resort, with accommodation for only 36 guests based on double occupancy. All of the accommodation is air conditioned, and is divided into Standard cabanas with are oceanfront, Deluxe cabanas which are newer and more spacious with a living room. Then there is The Triplex with three private rooms and is perfect for a family group as is The Duplex which also faces the Caribbean.

There are two docks sticking out into the clear turquoise Caribbean, the southern dock is for relaxation, swimming, drinking, and stargazing. The main dock is where you board for scuba diving, fishing and leisure trips, and it is here you will find the Dive Shop.

The dining area is in front of the main dock and there is a huge palapa style restaurant and lounge area. The food is always fresh, with breakfast and lunch buffet style, afternoon snacks are served here, and dinner is served at the table with meat, fish, and chicken choices. There really is something for everyone here, and that isn’t only food but also activities.

Blackbird Caye Resort is a world class Belize Dive Resort, with over 70 dive sites near the Caye, and accessible in a little over ten minutes. There are dive packages offering in some instances three tanks a day.

Turneffe Atoll is known all over the world for its flats fishing, but outside the reef there is also some great fishing.

There is snorkelling and kayaking for the non fishermen, non scuba fanatics, or just relaxing in a hammock with a good book and a cool drink

The comments made by guests are always significant, and words like “Blackbird Caye Resort was the perfect Belize Honeymoon Retreat”. An experienced and well traveled diver remarked that “Blackbird Caye Resort was a top Belize Dive resort”. “Two Weeks in Paradise”, and “Never felt more welcome or appreciated in a resort”, is a very strong recommendation. “A Fantastic Family resort”, was a remark that should suggest that this isn’t just for honeymooners and divers. This alongside the follow up comment “The food is delicious and satisfied both adults and children alike”, gives even more reassurance. Finally “ I am very into fishing and Blackbird Caye Resort accommodated me very well in this respect”.

Blackbird Caye Resort really has something for everyone, families, a Belize Honeymoon, as a Belize Dive resort, or Belize Fishing. Turneffe Atoll provides it all. As a last word, the quality and service of the staff is absolutely superb, so check out Blackbird Caye Resort before you choose anywhere else in the Caribbean.

Jim Brown recently began developing Belize Vacation Spots as well as contributing several articles about Worldwide Vacation Spots and he recommends Caribbean Vacation Spots but given a choice he would choose Belize before anywhere else