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Cayo Espanto

Address: 3 mi (5 km) west of Ambergris Caye, San Pedro
Mailing: Box 90, San Pedro, San Pedro, Belize
Phone: 888/666-4282 in U.S.
www.aprivateisland.com

Price range: $$$$
Location: Ambergris Caye and San Pedro

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Fodor's Review:

Espanto means fright in Spanish, but there's nothing to be frightened of on this tiny island 3 mi (5 km) west of Ambergris Caye, except possibly the wallop in your wallet if you stay here. This super-luxury resort, all there is on the island, has a staff-to-guest ratio of two to one. Each villa comes complete with a splash pool, Egyptian cotton linens, and a personal houseman. Several villas have walls that literally fold back to let in the Caribbean sun. As a guest, you meet with the chef to plan your day's meals, which are delivered to your own waterside table. For all this personal care you'll pay a small fortune, up to BZ$5,692 a night, including 24% service and tax. There's a four-night minimum. Many guests arrive by helicopter; Astrum Helicopters in Belize City provides transport for BZ$2,500 for up to four persons. Pros: Over-the-top luxury and service. Cons: Island is on the back side of Ambergris Caye, not on the main Caribbean Sea.

Hotel Details: 5 villas
In-room: refrigerator, Wi-Fi.
In-hotel: room service, pools, laundry service, beachfront, water sports.
Rate includes: All-inclusive
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V