http://www.concierge.com/ideas/romantic/tours/500124?page=6CAYE CAULKER, BELIZE
Perfect for: Laid-back lovers who want to live in their swimsuits (or less)
The scene: This tiny spray of an island ten miles off the coast of Belize (
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Don't miss: Belize's barrier reef, one of the largest in the world. It's a very short boat ride from Caye Caulker to Shark Ray Alley and its thickets of colorful fish and friendly manta rays. Snorkeling trips are dirt cheap, and guests gather conch shells as they dive. The captain of the boat will pry out the delicious meat and prepare it right on the boat for a sumptuous-and crazily fresh-lunch.
Between the sheets: Saying that Caye Caulker's accommodations are modest is pure understatement, but the lack of pretension is one of the island's greatest charms. The Tree Tops Guesthouse, just off the water, has rooms outfitted in wood furniture, clean white sheets, and ceiling fans. The two suites (which start at under $100 a night) have private balconies with views to the ocean.