Fodor's Expert Review Thatch Caye

Thatch Caye is all about you and your private-island vacation; after a day of sea adventures return to elevated bungalows, some entirely over water, at this adventure lodge. Stylish accents like distressed wooden bed frames and sliding barn doors make the design more chic than on many islands, though it can feel too rustic for some guests. Cabanas have high, open-air widow's walks where you can watch the sunrise. You can walk the island from end to end in less than half an hour and poke around the three small natural beaches. However, shore snorkeling isn't very good. Expect to get social at meals (eaten together at a long table) and cocktail hour in the Coco Lounge common area. A host of packages are available, but the basic all-inclusive package runs BZ$300 per person per day. A resort in the Muy'Ono hotel group, Thatch Caye has seven sister hotels all over Belize and has a strong eco-conscience.