"Laid back and life-changing: Caye... " a Caye Caulker Travel Page by LostBoyPN

A lot of folks have asked me why I chose to go to Belize. Well, first and foremost, it was for the water. I wanted to see the clear blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. I was not disappointed. From the moment you leave the Marine Terminal in Belize City and whisked away on a Water Taxi, you are immersed in it. There wasn't a day that passed when I wasn't awed by the beauty of the sea.

I was fortunate enough to have gotten the Cabana at Trends Beachfront Hotel, which is right off the dock. Best of all, it only cost $40 a night! I spent much time sitting in my hammock or on chairs on the porch. There is also a "private" beach in front of the hotel and the water is a stone's throw away. I believe it was the best room you could get on the island.

Coming from Los Angeles, the fact that there were no cars in the street - people used golf carts or bikes to get around - was a godsend. I loved it. Sandy streets, sun, beach and water. I never once missed television or any of the other things we get used to in America. No cell phones, either. That was great.