Review of Turneffe Island Resort 3*

This island getaway has a very special niche in the vacation travel destination list. It is far enough from the hustle and bustle to count as secluded and small enough to be almost quaint, but the world-class water recreation activities (fishing, snorkeling, and diving) keep it bringing in a variety of travelers, all up for a relatively unplugged experience with limited Wi-Fi and no cell service. The island is small enough to walk everywhere — — barefoot, if you like! And the facilities are comfortable and as nice as their online pics. An eco-friendly place, they offer recycling and produce all their own clean water and electricity. But most importantly they are actively working to care for the natural coral and expand it as much as possible. The official language of the area is English, although the diversity and Belizean culture is apparent, with Spanish and Creole also commonly heard. As for the water recreation attractions, I can only speak for the quality of the snorkeling, but I highly recommend it — — just ask for "Beans" (yes, that's really his nickname, but the only one he goes by) and he will give you a safe, fun experience seeing as much of the rich sea life of the Caribbean as you can handle, and even have fruit and cookies on the boat to replenish you afterwards! If you go, don't miss the Blue Hole outing, which is the main attraction, bringing people from all over the world! The motto of this resort is "Come as Strangers, Leave as Friends" and that is a very real possibility, if you are open to connecting with the other guests and staff!