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I visited Ambergris Caye in February 2023. Had a great time. Rented an airbnb which was huge and had 3 bedrooms, right on the beach. The owner hooked us up with a driver and a chef if need be. Felt safe the entire time and the locals were very friendly. Food was fantastic. Highly recommend the food tour that was only 50 bucks per person which included alcohol. My group left full and tipsy. We also went on a boat cruise. The guys who run that were excellent. I feel like me and my girls got special attention because of the melanin. He told us all about the African history of Belize. The only “cons” I would say is that most of there beaches are blocked by a reef. So there is no walking from the sand into the water. There is secret beach which has that access but it’s a 45 minute golf cart ride and so we did not go. We were satisfied swimming in the pool and laying on the sand and enjoying the views. The other thing is that if you are looking to party all night this may not be the place for you. It’s definitely bring your own party vibe. Otherwise I had a blast and wil return.
My family and I decided to take a trip to Ambergris Caye on the recommendation of a cousin who had already visited the island. We had a a really good time. Plane tickets were moderately priced and lodging was reasonable. We stayed at the Pelican Reef Villas. Loved the accommodations and it serves free breakfast. You do need to rent a golf cart to get around the island, and it was bigger than I expected. Food in Belize is amazing. My guess is because it has creole roots. Most islands that I’ve visited seem to be pretty pricey, and this island was no exception. We did cook a few nights to cut costs, and we cut down on other non essential purchases. There are ATMs everywhere for currency exchange for your convenience. Even though some areas seemed sketch, we felt completely safe. There weren’t many black people, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying ourselves. I have to point out that during certain parts of the year, the beach water near the coast is riddled with algae and it smells horrid. If that happens, just go on down to Secret Beach. It was about a 45 min golf cart ride from our villas, but worth it! We did leave the island via ferry to do excursions on the mainland, which were super fun. There’s always a merchant near the beach that sells excursions and you can usually bargain with them. A plus is that most people on the island speak English because Belize used to be under British rule. Some also speak creole. I would definitely go back. Everyone was pretty warm and welcoming.