Global Traveling

Belize is one of the more famous countries in Central America. Formerly known as British Honduras, and once part of the great Mayan and Spanish empires, Belize has a storied history that rivals Greece and Rome. Vacationers love visiting the area, and in recent years, more people are enjoying their stay at the private resort, Cayo Espanto.

There are only six villas available at Cayo Espanto, but don’t let the island fool you, it’s quite deceptive. With ruffled mangrove borders and a palm tree center, Cayo Espanto appears to be a very large island, and you’ll never see another guest unless you’re out on the water or on your dock.

The anonymity of the island has made it a favorite spot for today’s celebrities. Among the many famous frequent guests are Robert De Niro, Tiger Woods, and Leonardo DiCaprio.

As well as being breathtakingly beautiful and secluded, Cayo Espanto is also famed for its fine cuisine. This isn’t like a 5-star restaurant that serves appetizer portions for dinner - Cayo Espanto dishes out the gourmet meals at belly buster rates. With all of that food, guests will definitely need some exercise to work off the calories.

Not too long ago, Necker Island was considered a drab location with no commercial appeal whatsoever. However, after one of Britain’s most outlandish figures, the multi-billionaire Sir Richard Branson, purchased the property, the little praised getaway in the British Virgin Islands quickly became a mega-popular success.

The resort is operated as a private residence, and all guests have the freedom to explore the entire island and the surrounding scenery. And a staff of 31 works to provide up to 26 guests with around-the-clock service, be it a simple room cleaning or a gourmet meal.

Necker Island is 74-acres, and has a 10-bedroom Balinese villa, along with two 1-bedroom Balinese houses named Bali Hi and Bali Lo. These houses are beautifully designed and boast many wonderful features. Each house has a private swimming pool, open-air lounging areas, outdoor dining areas, and many other state-of-the-art amenities.

Bali Hi is literally built into a cliff, and has a bedroom that hangs over the cliff and offers priceless views of the Caribbean Sea. In the master bathroom of the main house, a large Jacuzzi provides the lucky guest(s) with a much-needed soak. And each of the other 9 bedrooms in the home has their own private bathrooms.

In Australia in the region of the Tropical North Queensland you will find what some think is some of the most rugged terrains on the earth but most travelers visiting here will have much more fun than sleeping under a mosquito net. This is a tropical paradise with a rugged side but it also has some of the best hotels available in the area. Not just that but there are also hotels out on Whitsundays Islands where you can stay and still be able to visit the rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.

A very popular location to stay when coming to this area, the Whitsundays Islands are popular because they give their guesa a very calm, beautiful natural place that has great views along with all the home comforts. The islands to choose from are numerous, some can be booked on Wotif.com and many do offer great guest package deals.

Some of the islands that are located out by the reef include Brampton Island, Daydream Island, Hamilton Island, South Molle Island, Long Island, and Hayman Island. Each of these islands offers first class accommodations and a lovely stay with a pleasant view but depending on the size of the island you are planning on staying on there may be only one or two choices of accommodations at that location. More of a selection is available on Hamilton Island because it is larger and has more of a variety of accommodations available for those who are either looking for the best rate or just like to have a little larger selection.