Waking up to ocean waters lapping underneath me, a breeze rustling through a thatched roof, and sea salt coating my skin is my vision of an ideal tropical vacation.
16.02.2024 - 10:38 / insider.com
Belize's coarse sand dug into the back of my legs as I sat on a beach and considered the four days behind me.
My friend and I had just spent four nights in a budget hotel and three days hopping around Caye Caulker, Belize. We spent our mornings tracking down affordable scuba diving excursions and our evenings looking for cheap happy hour deals.
It was pure paradise, but it was paradise on a budget.
Ahead of us was the exact opposite: luxury.
Planted on the beach, we were waiting for a boat to take us to Thatch Caye — an all-inclusive resort on a private island.
Waking up to ocean waters lapping underneath me, a breeze rustling through a thatched roof, and sea salt coating my skin is my vision of an ideal tropical vacation.
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