A storm rolled in just as the preparations began and the tents started going up. With gusty wind and lightning, we were a little apprehensive about what the weekend would hold. In the end, the sun came out and we didn’t have a drop of rain. By all accounts, our first-ever Lobster Sunday was a huge success!

Just about everyone that visits our charming island daydreams about living on Ambergris Caye full-time. While island life may not be for everyone, it’s fun to imagine what it would be like. To help you fully embrace that elusive concept of “island time” and avoid frustrations, we’ve compiled our top 5 tips for experiencing San Pedro like a local.

Officially, the language of Belize is English. Unofficially, it is Belize Kriol. In the melting pot of culture that is Belize, Kriol is both a people and a language, spoken by nearly all people that call this place home.

We first opened our doors at Coco Beach Resort in 2009 and have been providing a laidback, yet luxurious getaway on Ambergris Caye for our guests ever since. The country of Belize itself is not pretentious and the often-quoted concept of “island time” is real here. Life moves at a slower pace, a welcome escape from hectic schedules.

This week we are highlighting each property in the Sandy Point Resorts family. Read on for what other travelers are saying!

In January, TripAdvisor announced its Travelers’ Choice Award winners for 2016. We were honored that our Coco Beach Resort was chosen as the 1st place winner for Belize! A hearty thank you goes out to all of our guests that have voted for Coco Beach, enjoyed a stay and shared their candid thoughts with us via Trip Advisor reviews.

It’s time for an adventure you’ll never forget! Our fabulous and fun tour operator, Tuff E Nuff Tours, has a wide range of choices that everyone can enjoy. Read on for our top excursion choices for all ages.

Family vacation can be a wonderful bonding time. It can also be a source of stress, especially if you are an introvert. Finding time to yourself without offending the rest of your group is key- we share our top tips below.

It’s Easter in Belize! Celebrate with us as we present special Easter festivities at our resorts. This long weekend is a popular vacation time for many families and it’s hard to beat the weather in Belize this time of year. With the onset of the dry season, we expect warm and sunny days- the perfect setting for a tropical escape.

There is an often-quoted saying here: “You Betta Belize It.” For the next month, Sandy Point Resorts are teaming up with KV Bijou to bring you a fantastic photo contest with a chance to win $574 worth of gorgeous jewelry. We’re using a play on words to bring our theme of “Belize It” to life. What made you choose Belize over all of the other tropical vacation destinations? What makes Ambergris Caye unique? How was your holiday time at one of our resorts different than your work-a-day life? Show us what “Belize It” means to you with your creative photo entry to our contest. Read on for the full description and terms!