| If you are looking for miles of white sand | | | | superb reef, fine dining, attentive staff.................. Your |
| beaches, a small rustic style inn on the beach, yet | | | | own Caribbean paradise |
| with all the luxury amenities you need, PLUS it has | | | | Dining |
| to be in The Caribbean, AND it mustn't be mass | | | | There are two dining choices. |
| market, then look no further than The Turtle Inn | | | | Firstly the open air dining room, sheltered under a |
| in Belize. The Turtle Inn offers both privacy and | | | | palm thatch roof, and cooled by sea breezes, is |
| convenience. The palm-roofed cabanas, a beach | | | | very comfortable and relaxed. Here you can |
| house, and a bar and restaurant comprise the | | | | enjoy food which has a genuine Italian Caribbean |
| resort, and there are never more than thirty | | | | twist, including genuine pizzas prepared in a wood |
| guests at any one time | | | | burning oven, and a wide variety of pasta and |
| The Turtle Inn is owned by Francis Ford Coppola, | | | | other traditional Italian Specials. The vegetables |
| and the Italian influence, especially in the kitchen is | | | | are all organic, and I'm not forgetting the abundant |
| noticeable!! | | | | freshly caught seafood. Dining under lantern light is |
| Location | | | | so romantic, and not to forget the menu changes |
| Turtle Inn is on the southern coast of Belize, just | | | | every day. The lovely Belizean wait staff wear |
| north of the Creole fishing village of Placencia, | | | | white linen shirts and sarongs. |
| which is located at the southern tip of a narrow | | | | In addition to the main restaurant, there is dining |
| 15-mile peninsular in the Stann Creek District. | | | | right on the beach under umbrellas. Plates are |
| Separated from the mainland and the Maya | | | | traditional wooden platters covered with banana |
| Mountains by a pretty lagoon, the miles of white | | | | leaf. In an all seafood menu you can choose your |
| sandy beach considered the finest in Belize face | | | | lobster (in season), prawns, river lobster and fish, |
| due east toward the spectacular coral reefs and | | | | conch cooked on the beach over glowing coconut |
| cayes. | | | | husks and served to your table at the water's |
| Getting here | | | | edge. |
| Belize is less than two hours by air from Houston, | | | | The sand floor sunken "Pirate" bar is a fun place |
| New Orleans and Miami. | | | | full of relics and tradition from Turtle Inn's rich and |
| The Sofia, a private Islander aircraft, can | | | | quirky history featuring Southern Belize's widest |
| transport you from Belize City to Turtle Inn in | | | | range of enticing cocktails, traditional Belizean |
| less than an hour. Buses and commercial airlines | | | | favorites such as draft Belikin beer and fine |
| also fly between Belize City and Placencia | | | | Niebaum-Coppola's wine selection. |
| Accommodation | | | | What to do and see |
| Turtle Inn is a small and intimate inn on a big | | | | Watch the sun slowly rise above the Caribbean, |
| beach. | | | | relax in a hammock. |
| There are 18 bungalows, all right beside the beach, | | | | Rent a kayak. |
| which are built in the style of traditional Balinese | | | | Read a book. |
| thatched huts, with large screened decks, ample | | | | Organize a game of beach volleyball. |
| living spaces, and ornate carved doors. Built by | | | | Stroll along sixteen miles of white sand beach. |
| Mayan Indians they provide just the right amount | | | | Take a dip in the Caribbean. |
| of tropical ambience. Each is comfortably rustic | | | | Watch the waves. |
| and has a private bath with hot water, 110 volt | | | | Stargaze. |
| electricity, ceiling fans and tropical hardwood | | | | Check out the excursions and activities the inn |
| interiors, with hammocks slung on the verandas. | | | | can provide. |
| The two bedroom fully equipped beach house is | | | | Everything from snorkelingto bird watchingto |
| ideal for honeymooners, couples and families | | | | SCUBA divingto hiking in the rain forestto sport |
| desiring a little more independence. | | | | fishingto kayakingto swimming in waterfalls |
| Why Come Here | | | | Visit Mayan families and the cities built by their |
| As total capacity is less than thirty, each guest is | | | | ancestors. |
| assured of receiving just the right amount of | | | | Even visit the world's only jaguar reserve,cruise |
| personalized attention. Individuals, couples, families | | | | up the Monkey River and observe tropical birds, |
| and small groups return to The Turtle Inn year | | | | iguanas, mana tees, crocodiles, and black howler |
| after year. | | | | monkeys. |
| The inn provides a casual, warm atmosphere, | | | | Or you could just just sip a limon fresca and |
| great excursions and outstanding meals. Added to | | | | enjoy a siesta. |
| that the miles of white sand, the azure sea, the | | | | |