There is plenty to do on Ambergris Caye, and a trip to Belize can be a non-stop adventure if you travel the way I normally do! You can head to the mainland for ruins, zip lining, cave exploration, rappelling and more - or even just stay on the island and enjoy incredible snorkeling, diving, fishing, jet skis, sailing, parasailing and more.
Xanadu, in particular, offers a whole menu of bookable excursions that will pick you up at the hotel’s dock, as well as complimentary kayaks and paddle boards that you can take out on your own whenever you would like.
While we had every intention of introducing our children to kayaking, it was a particularly windy week, and we decided to stick to shore. Instead, we enjoyed some wonderfully lazy days at the resort.
The pool is fantastic and perfect for guests of every age. There are enough chairs and hammocks that there was never a shortage of space, and there is a great mix of sun and shade, so everyone can have a “prime spot,” no matter what their definition of that may be. Half of the pool is only 18 inches deep, so people can sunbath here, and it also made an awesome shallow pool which was PERFECT for my toddlers to enjoy! The pool is open 24 hours, and it's lit up blue at night (with all of the palm cabanas surrounding it lit up as well!)
The beach is a little odd, because there is a sea wall and you cannot swim from there, but, with such a fabulous salt water pool, there is really no need! While you cannot swim, the beach is perfect for relaxation or play! It is expansive, with beach chairs spread throughout, and little palm cabanas spread around as well. Again - no shortage of space! You can easily find a (not -so-little) spot to tuck away and nap or read.
There is also cornhole set up on the beach, so while my daughter and son collected shells (of which there are MILLIONS), my husband and I could challenge each other to a game, and we were not bothering those who preferred some peace and quiet!
There is a BBQ station set up on the beach as well, and it is just open and available for use, so you can pick up some local meat to BBQ, or grill up your catch of the day!
Finally, for those not toting around toddlers, there is a wonderful little bar next to the beach that makes a killer colada and a huge hot tub overlooking the beach and ocean. So, whether you plan to head out and explore each day, or simply relax and enjoy the resort, Xanadu is a perfect option for anyone who wants to get away!
Our six-day tour in Iceland went smoothly with one exception. We had asked for two rooms each night. Somehow we were booked with one room with three beds. It could not be fixed at the first hotel in Reykjavik because the hotel was fully booked. Once informed of the problem, however, Adventure Life rebooked for two rooms for the remainder of the trip. As an 85-year-old traveler, I appreciated that one could participate at different physical levels at many of the stops. Iceland is a great place to visit but on the expensive side.
Mary Warren
1 day ago
Jess was very easy going and answered all our questions. It’s not easy dealing with 6 people at once but she did an outstanding job!
Diane Foster
3 days ago
Kassandra and the Adventure Life team have been incredible! Kassandra was very knowledgeable and attentive to our asks while making sure we kept within our budget. This was our first experience with a travel agent and we were blown away by the booking/initial exploration service. We will use Adventure Life again.
Shelby Oakes
3 days ago
Great communication and service!
Larry Haisley
3 days ago
We had an absolutely wonderful Seychelles cruise experience. I can’t imagine having seen all the beautiful islands we saw any other way. The entire Variety cruise staff was so friendly, attentive and professional. And all the meals were amazing. I highly recommend this cruise.