Stacy,
I just returned from Ambergris Caye and am so excited to go back. Have you ever dived before? I hadn't and got to know tons of people there before doing it as I did it one of my last days. I stayed at Ruby's 2 nights and then moved to Spindrifts down the street... I recommend it MUCH MORE, and if you prefer, you do not have to book it before you go, especially this time of yr. none of them book up completely in that price range. I just booked one night at Ruby's and then stayed the second night and HAD to move... Especially if you share w/ someone. Spindrifts is $45 including all taxes for a reg room, bath/bathroom, I even had a view of the water(I was not on the water but the hotel is). I REALLY feel it is important who you dive with, moreso than any other guides you do. Ruby's(serious adventure) I recommend for the cave tubbing trip. DIVING I really recommend you to go to Amigo Del Mar's(5 min down beach from Ruby's) and dive with EDDIE!!!!! He is patient, fun, wonderful, and knowledgeable, I felt very safe and comfortable with him(and Alberto the other instructor). And all the dive prices are the same at each shop. If you go with them, please tell Eddie the girl who traveled alone from Vegas who learned to Scuba with him says hello! Goodluck, I wish I was going too!
KE