Turtle Inn Hotel

Belize

If adventure is calling you, Belize is your answer. Sandwiched between the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea and the Placencia Lagoon, Turtle Inn is a dreamy, tropical escape adorned with thatched cabanas, colourful hammocks and Balinese-style cottages. Created by filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola and inspired by Southeast Asia, the resort combines rustic flair and beach glamour with intricate wood carvings, brightly patterned textiles and quirky conch-shell phones.

The Caribbean’s largest coral reef is a short boat trip away and snorkellers and scuba divers can spot loggerhead turtles, stingrays and nurse sharks. For those who prefer their feet on dry land, hikes to the world’s only jaguar reserve and Maya ruins excursions will satisfy your inner explorer. Back at base, relax by the two pools and three restaurants offering freshly caught seafood. There’s a Thai spa to slip away to before rum-fuelled sundowners. Sleep and repeat.

Cottages from £142. 00 1 866 356 5881, thefamilycoppolahideaways.com

Words by Megan Dickson.

This review was taken from the October 2021 issue of Food and Travel. To subscribe today, click here.