Placencia

The long, thin peninsula, 40 km south of Dangriga, is one of Belize’s most popular holiday locations with the best beaches on the mainland. From there it is easy to explore Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, the Monkey River, inland Maya ruins such as Nimli Punit, and the myriad islands dotting the southern reaches of the Belize barrier reef system.

Turtle Inn

Owned by Francis Ford Coppola, the exclusive beachfront resort is set amongst coconut palms and tropical gardens. Guests are accommodated in spacious Balinese-style cottages and villas, and there is a full service spa as well as a swimming pool and  dive shop.