You may be at a loss for words when trying to describe Caye Caulker to your friends. There truly is no place like it on earth. A Caribbean island with a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere, crystal blue sea, swaying palm trees, friendly people, great cuisine and amazing underwater scenery awaits you as soon as you step foot on the sand. The famous motto on Caye Caulker is 'Go Slow', which is exactly what you'll do as soon as you arrive. The main mode of transport here is a bicycle, or of you get really lazy, a Golf Cart. Many are happy to simply stroll around the sandy streets as the island is only 3 miles long - no shoes required.  

Caye Caulker has a very quaint old-style Caribbean feel to it. Wooden piers run along its beaches and many buildings are still constructed from brightly painted clapboard. The Caye was originally covered in coconut plantations and Lobster fishing was one of the main sources of income. Today, fishermen can still be seen bringing in their catches of the day. Deliciously prepared lobster is served in many of the island's restaurants at a very reasonable price - don't miss it. Lobster is not in season from February 15th to June 14th.  

There are numerous ways to spend your lazy days on Caye Caulker. A popular hang-out is the 'Split' - a natural break in the island caused by wave action and enlarged by Hurricane Hattie in 1961. The swimming and sunbathing is great here and there is a lively beach bar should you need some refreshment. Every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday night at 7:30 Lloyd’s Sports Bar host Island Trivia. Gather your best teammates, come up with a funny name, and brush up on History, Geography, and any other subject our host decides to throw at you. Guaranteed great time.

The beautiful barrier reef is only a 5 minute boat ride away from shore and there are numerous ways to enjoy the amazing underwater scenery. You can take a snorkel trip with a licensed tour guide who will point out all the amazing wildlife, including friendly stingrays and nurse sharks and many species of corals and tropical fish. If you are very lucky you may even spot a turtle or dolphin. Another popular trip takes you to watch rare and protected manatees in their natural habitat.

Belize Diving Services, Big Fish, or Frenchie’s are among some of the dive shops that offer excellent trips to pristine dive spots such as: Hol Chan Marine Park, , Turneffe North , Turneffe Elbow, The Aquarium, and the World famous Blue Hole. If you are not already a certified diver then this is the place to get your PADI Open Water Divers Certificate. You will find the prices amongst the cheapest in the world. 

Water sports are also popular here and you can have a go at sea kayaking, sailing, kite-boarding, and windsurfing. There are also excellent fishing locations around the Caye. Half or full day trips can be arranged where you could expect to land snapper, grouper, barracuda and tarpon.

If you are a keen birdwatcher you wont be disappointed with the vast array of resident and migratory species found on the Caye. Take a guided tour or simply bring your binoculars and watch the huge Brown Pelicans catch their lunch.

There are many exciting day trips to be taken on the mainland. Visit the ancient Mayan ruins of Altun Ha or Lamanai or, for the more adventurous, try cave tubing down the underground rivers at Caves Branch or ziplining through treetops of the rainforest.

A simple water taxi ride or a quick island hopper flight will land you in the bustling San Pedro, located on Amburgeys Caye. Spend a day shopping in San Pedro and you’ll be eager to return to Cay Caulker’s serenity where you can “Go Slow” and enjoy the sun soaked days.