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Best vacation ever!! Ok, it is pricey, so definitely not for everyone. But if you can do it.. DO IT. We traveled with our three adult children, ages 23, 21, and 19, and everyone had the best time! | | |Travel |The resort will arrange seamless transport for you, from the airport (PLS) to a private hangar, all arranged by the resort. We used one of the SkyPass services, and this expedited our arrival and departure. From the moment you arrive at the private hangar, you don't have to worry about a thing! After approximately an 18-minute flight (admittedly, I prayed the first 5 minutes, then settled down). You arrive at the lovely Ambergris Cay, where you will be greeted with champagne, and your luggage is whisked away and will be waiting for you in your bungalow or villa. | |Island guide |You will next meet your Island guide (ours was Victor). Victor is excellent!! I didn't have to worry about one detail, excursion, or adventure.. Victor took care of it all. He knew what we needed before we needed it! It rained for a short time one morning, and my husband and I left the villa with towels to dry off the golf cart seats… Nope.. Victor was already there drying them off. One night, I thought to myself that the windshield was covered with salt and needed cleaning. The next time I walked to the cart, it was spotless, with no signs of salt. I never asked, Victor had beat me to it. Our WiFi went out one night, so I texted Victor to let him know (so he could handle it in the morning). At 10:30 pm, tech support arrived at our villa and got the WiFi working. Victor handled every detail seamlessly, so we didn't have to. From activities to dinner reservations, spa appointments, and special food requests. EVERYTHING | |Travel around the island. |All done by golf cart. We were a party of 5 and were assigned two carts. Having more than one cart made things easier since we didn't all have to stick to the same schedule. Someone could easily run to the fitness center or beach club without needing a ride! Admittedly, you will get slightly dusty.. It's fine, you're washable, and it makes the most sense to travel around the island, and they encourage exploration! Ladies with very long hair: consider investing in a head scarf (if you don't want to look like wolves attacked you on your way to dinner) or braiding it! Still well worth it! It was an adventure to take the carts and explore different parts of the island. | |Safety |With three young adults, I knew they were going to want to have a good time and that they would be consuming alcohol. At NO time did I ever feel unsafe or worry about any of them. This island is secluded, and the only people on it are employees and guests. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. We all felt extremely safe at all times! And admittedly, I am a worrier. | |Activities |The Hangover bar was so much fun that we went twice (I didn't even drink alcohol and still had a blast)!! Do not miss this! Abby, the bartender, was excellent, and everyone had the best time! So good they wanted to do it a second time. |The e-bikes were incredibly fun, but it felt like we were riding them on the surface of the sun. I would give them a try! The beach is well equipped with kayaks, paddleboards, a Hobie Cat, and a trampoline. We did not take advantage of them, but they were available. |Pickleball and tennis courts are also available, and a free one-hour lesson with the pro is an option. My daughter and boys all had a spa service and loved it! No late-night bar... no problem! Everyone was exhausted by the end of the day. Some nights we played card games and board games in the villa (provided), and some nights right to bed. Everyone was so excited to get up the next morning, head to breakfast, and do it all again! | |Villas/bungalows |You can't go wrong with whatever you choose. We were a party of five and opted for a four-bedroom villa. The villa's location was a bit longer golf cart ride to the restaurants and beach club, but it didn't matter. We had great privacy, unbelievable views, the most beautiful pool you can imagine, and it was an adventure! Every bedroom had its own en-suite, and there was plenty of room for all of us. I spoke with many guests, including large parties in the villas and smaller groups in the bungalows, and I did not hear one negative thing. Everyone loved their accommodations. Nespresso machines for coffee, espresso, and cappuccino in your villa or bungalow to have while you watch the sun rise, amazing! And a refrigerator stocked with juices, wine, and soda. Whatever you requested on your preference sheet is all there. In addition to that, there are snacks of granola bars and chips that are all continually restocked, as is the refrigerator. | |Dining |Breakfast is fantastic and at your leisure, as is lunch. The lunch menu is impressive and broad; everyone loved it! There was always something for everyone. The dinners were excellent!!! The food is truly amazing, 5-star restaurant quality. The dinner menu is slightly limited, and my youngest, who doesn't eat fish, struggled with it a bit. The menu becomes redundant after a few days, and he eventually ran out of options. However, all we had to do was let Victor know in the morning that he wanted something different —chicken parmigiana and pepperoni pizza —no problem. If they have the items to make it, they make it for you! It is like having a personal chef; if you don't love what is on the menu, they will make you something you will love! We requested conch fritters one day as an appetizer, and they were the best I ever had! The chefs are as good or better than those at Ocean Prime, Morton's, Fleming's, and Capital Grill, state-side, as is the food quality. The restaurant service is also on par with the restaurants mentioned above. Miguel, Evelyn, Pedro, Luis, and Alejandro made our dining experience truly unforgettable! | |Relaxation |Ambergris Cay is the place for that! Very relaxing while never being boring. You could participate in as many or as few activities as you like. I bring my Mac on every trip and usually check work emails, etc. I put it in the safe when we arrived and never opened it once! | |Tipping etiquette |While you will NEVER be asked for a gratuity anywhere, be a good person and tip well! Every dinner we had (for five people) would have equated to $500 (sans alcohol) at a Minimum!!! So tip accordingly. Assigning tips can all be done at checkout time, and you do not have to give it a thought throughout your stay. If you request to tip, they will provide you with envelopes for cash, and you assign a staff member to it, or you can add it onto your card and again assign names and amounts. Cash discreetly given also works. | |I have never experienced a better trip. The five-star service far surpasses any Ritz or Four Seasons anywhere in the world. We will be back. We met some lovely people! We also saw some guests being less than respectful to some of the truly amazing staff. The way you treat service staff is a direct reflection of your character. | |If you can visit this truly one-of-a-kind place, do not hesitate!!!