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If you are looking for a vacation that isn't average, but is much more an adventure, then check out Blackbird Caye Resort on Turneffe Atoll

The perfect spot for a honeymoon in Belize is 32 miles offshore on Turneffe Atoll, reached after a spectacular transfer by boat from Belize City. It takes just over an hour, past coconut covered sand and mangrove islands, to the Belize Barrier Reef, and then the eastern side of Turneffe Atoll, and here you will find Blackbird Caye Resort.

Blackbird Caye Resort is on two miles of jungle and beach, dominated by hundreds of coconut trees, sitting in 166 acres, and is a small resort, with accommodation for only 36 guests based on double occupancy. All of the accommodation is air conditioned, and is divided into Standard cabanas with are oceanfront, Deluxe cabanas which are newer and more spacious with a living room. Then there is The Triplex with three private rooms and is perfect for a family group as is The Duplex which also faces the Caribbean.

There are two docks sticking out into the clear turquoise Caribbean, the southern dock is for relaxation, swimming, drinking, and stargazing. The main dock is where you board for scuba diving, fishing and leisure trips, and it is here you will find the Dive Shop.

The dining area is in front of the main dock and there is a huge palapa style restaurant and lounge area. The food is always fresh, with breakfast and lunch buffet style, afternoon snacks are served here, and dinner is served at the table with meat, fish, and chicken choices. There really is something for everyone here, and that isn't only food but also activities.

Blackbird Caye Resort is a world class Belize Dive Resort, with over 70 dive sites near the Caye, and accessible in a little over ten minutes. There are dive packages offering in some instances three tanks a day.

Turneffe Atoll is known all over the world for its flats fishing, but outside the reef there is also some great fishing.
There is snorkelling and kayaking for the non fishermen, non scuba fanatics, or just relaxing in a hammock with a good book and a cool drink

The comments made by guests are always significant, and words like 'Blackbird Caye Resort was the perfect Belize Honeymoon Retreat'. An experienced and well traveled diver remarked that 'Blackbird Caye Resort was a top Belize Dive resort'. 'Two Weeks in Paradise', and 'Never felt more welcome or appreciated in a resort', is a very strong recommendation. 'A Fantastic Family resort', was a remark that should suggest that this isn't just for honeymooners and divers. This alongside the follow up comment 'The food is delicious and satisfied both adults and children alike', gives even more reassurance. Finally ' I am very into fishing and Blackbird Caye Resort accommodated me very well in this respect'.

Blackbird Caye Resort really has something for everyone, families, a Belize Honeymoon, as a Belize Dive resort, or Belize Fishing. Turneffe Atoll provides it all. As a last word, the quality and service of the staff is absolutely superb, so check out Blackbird Caye Resort before you choose anywhere else in the Caribbean.