I spent alot of time listening (mostly) on this message board and then I had the opportunity to experience Ambergris Caye. What I'm left with most is the spirit of the place. Not only is there something very magical about the island, but more than most places where I have traveled, the people were really special. Not to sound corny, but everyone that we met were so kind and interesting and had stories of interest, more so than the usual which left you with such good feelings. Even though I was nailed with pica pica and had to do a round of steriods along with my husband we both still loved the place. We are not novice travelers either. We have been lucky to go many places, but there is something very special and magical about Belize. For sure the marine life is magical. I swam with skools of fish, feeling like I was one of them, we caught, prepared and took pleasure in eating our catch. We went to Hammock House on Sunday evening and heard great music and knew on any given night it could be an amazing experience. We knew the owner/ singer was living his dream. There were many people like him. Living there dream. Maybe that is what the magic was about. I'm still trying to figure it out. Maybe some of you know......