Settle into the seductive landscape of a private beachfront home. Calm Caye Villa sits on the beach of a former coconut plantation on the island of Ambergris Caye, a 12 minute plane ride off the coast of Belize. One of five privately owned homes that share a beach and pool, it's a 4 mile boat or bike ride north of San Pedro town. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Belize/calmcaye/hotel/342/3/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:31:04 EST The Villa: Calm Caye Villa's first floor features two bedroom suites with private entrances and colorfully tiled luxurious full baths. A 3rd first-floor bedroom and half bath will be complete by Jan 1, 2002. The second story houses a well equipped kitchen, another full bath, and the great room. This comfortable space has coral stone floors, a dramatic vaulted ceiling of Belizean hardwood, and a spacious terrace with an unbroken view of your private beach, the ocean and the barrier reef beyond. The villa includes air conditioning, color TV with satellite service and VCR, and a stereo system with CD player. AMENITIES: Other services: Laundry services, masseuse, and a private cook can be arranged. Cellular phones and bikes are available for rent. Internet access is available next door at Sundiver Resort, or in San Pedro Town. Entire Villa which can sleep up to 6 people. Maid service and transportation to/from the airport in San Pedro is included. Transportation: American Airlines and Continental Airlines provide regular service to Belize City from many major US cities. Tropic Air and Maya Island Air provide hourly service from Belize City International Airport to San Pedro Town on Ambergris Caye. A visit to Calm Caye Villa can be filled with activities and adventures.... or spent in the hammock relaxing with a good book and soaking up the ambiance of an Ambergris evening. ACTIVITIES: Attractions: The western hemisphere's longest barrier reef lies just off shore and offers world class diving and snorkeling, as well as fly, spincast and deep sea fishing. Local dive shops will arrange to pick you up from the end of your pier, providing easy access to reef diving and spectacular outer island sites like the famous Blue Hole. Kayaking and windsurfing are available and excursions to Mayan ruins, nature trips, birding, and cave tubing can be arranged by our local management. A quick water taxi ride will bring you into town where you can find a variety of local restaurants, log on at the Cybercafe or rent bikes for a scenic ride along the beach. Cook at home or walk 100 yards to Sundiver Resort for lunch, dinner or a beach bar drink. Mata Chica's Mambo restaurant is a five minute walk up the beach. Kids: Calm Caye Villa and Ambergris Caye is a great place for kids. The reef affords protected waters for young kids' shelling and endless exploration. Swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, biking and nature walks are great for older kids. DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Vacation Rental Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Belize/calmcaye/hotel/342/3/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:31:04 EST