Was it a coincidence that editors at Conde Nast Traveler published an article recommending a group vacation on a Caribbean island because it’s “not as expensive as you might think”? Hardly. The strategic timing of the piece—just as winter begins—couldn’t have been more perfect for those who once believed that an island vacation with friends was out of reach.
Citing the Belize coast as the ideal place to take that group vacation helped readers consider this region. After all, Belize is already a popular destination thanks to its English-speaking populace, proximity to the U.S., and reputation for being the most tourist-friendly nation in Central America, so why wouldn’t this authority promote this idea? And why wouldn’t you take the hint?
The group vacation spot that has no equal
Whether you want to make your getaway a destination for family, friends, or colleagues, you won’t find an island resort offering as many rental perks, benefits, and friendly staffers as Ray Caye Island Resort, where the all-inclusive package designed for groups takes all of the work out of organizing a sojourn.
Since everyone in your group contributes to the cost of this vacation–and since the island can host up to 50 guests–the cost is budget friendly, and your group can relax, knowing that every aspect of this getaway is taken care of: Local transport, lodgings, meals, local beers and rums, snorkel gear, water toys, and even a group snorkel tour to the Silk Caye Marine Reserve.
Make your group getaway easy and fun
Being given the keys to an entire island can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve never shepherded this kind of escape before, so make sure you don’t forget any aspect of planning. Need ground rules? Establish them long before you depart for the airport, using these tips as a starting point before you book your stay at:
•Make sure everyone is committed to paying their fair share
•Assign one person to sleuth out group airline tickets to get the best rate…
•…And make sure you book those flights early enough to get the best deal
•Agree on rooming arrangements upfront so everyone is housed with people they prefer
•Craft a simple itinerary that won’t require everyone to participate in everything
•Agree to disagree when an issue comes up that could ruin everyone’s fun
•Ask about dietary restrictions up front so you can notify Raye Caye personnel
•Make sure each party member feels comfortable taking a break from the crowd when they need it.
Importantly, remember the reason you chose these people to share an island with, and make sure you don’t work so hard making everyone else happy that you exhaust yourself! Ray Caye staff members are experts when it comes to group vacations, so count on them for help, assurances, and every consideration. You may already know that Belize is home to the friendliest, most helpful people on Earth, so do let these experts spoil you!