Desperately need an easy trip - hopefully w/out sand fleas

[tendi]

My trip to Bonaire canceled. I'm looking for somewhere to go in June. Mexico is out. Belize looks easy-ish now that they are accepting vaccine proof for entry.

I'm looking for good diving, beachfront, easy to find food and no sand fleas. Is that Ambergris? I really really hate sand fleas and have sworn off Roatan because of it so I need an honest answer on this.

Will take recommendations on where to stay, etc. Looking to spend <$1500pp for accommodations/diving/breakfast.

Thanks in advance!

 

[ReefHound]

Why is Mexico out?

I've been to Caye Caulker, an island near Ambergris, and didn't notice sand fleas. We were there about 5 years ago and I have a detailed trip report in the Belize forum. Diving with Black Durgon Dives and lodging with Da Real Macaw. I know the dive op is still active but haven't looked up the lodging lately. It was owned by a friendly woman who was from Florida. I shop hard for best value and those were my choices then.

 

[tendi]

Mexico is out because we've been there so many times. I'll check out your trip report and Caye Caulker.

 

[ReefHound]

Trip Report - Caye Caulker, Belize

 

[living4experiences]

I was on Ambergris Caye in September 2016, one month after Hurricane Earl. It was a group trip and there was no cancelling it, so we had to go. Even though it was a category 1 hurricane, in a third-world country, it might as well have been a cat 3 or higher. It was a mess, lots of broken piers and debris in the water, and the reef was literally broken. Lots of broken coral. Almost five years later, it might have had a chance to recover and regrow, but I haven't been there since 2016. I hate sand fleas, too, and I didn't experience any in September.

 

[Dan]

Ramon Village meets your requirements (<$1500/pp/night incl. breakfast & no sand fleas, which I hate when I was in Utila).

I was there 2 months ago: Trip Report - Belize Feb 2021 Trip Report

 

[Jayfarmlaw]

We just got back from Curaçao and stayed at Sucscape resort. Best vacation ever and my goto has always been Cozumel. Not sure about pricing, but I would bet they would make you a deal if it is close. We went with a group of 16 friends and it was right at 1500 each plus airfare. In over 20 years of tropical vacations, this is the only one I was not ready to come home!

Trip Report - Sunscape Curacao, Ocean Encounters Diving A++++++

On edit- I just ran a trip for 2 on Hotels.com out of OKC and it was 2800 for all inclusive and air for 2. That was through Miami with reasonable flights. American will add $30 per bag each way so another $120 or us.

Safe travels,
Jay

 

[tendi]

Ramon Village meets your requirements (<$1500/pp/night incl. breakfast & no sand fleas, which I hate when I was in Utila).

I was there 2 months ago: Trip Report - Belize Feb 2021 Trip Report

I feel like you're making this an easy decision... it looks like the condos next door are nice too but maybe not as convenient.

 

[Scared Silly]

Might check out Placencia ... we enjoyed our time there when the whale sharks came around. Try Splash Dive Shop, we stayed at Trade Winds which was a nice little cabana on the water - no fleas.

 

[Invader]

Grenada meets your req's.