� AmbergrisCaye.com Imagine! Wake up in Paradise: a lush tropical garden on the oceanfront, listen to the surf pounding on a famous coral reef. Walk through the palm trees, past the freshwater pool, through the gates and on the beach. Inhale the fresh ocean breeze, take in the sights of a tranquil island. You are staying at Paradise Villas, one of the best vacation rental on Ambegris Caye, the choice destination in Belize. Paradise Villas are located on the beach, on north side of town in San Pedro, minutes from shopping, restaurants, diving, snorkeling, fishing and other activities. English is the official language and the islanders a friendly and helpful. We offer one-bedroom condos equiped with all the modern conveniences of home: air conditioning fully equipped kitchen cable TV telephone and internet access with pay card comfortable beds daily housekeeping and linen service 24 hour security 150 feet from the beach fresh water pool and lush tropical garden Paradise Villas are located 5 minutes walking distance from - supermarket - shopping - restaurants - outdoor activities Dive, snorkel, and fishing operators are located within a few steps of our beach. Click on the "map" button on the left to view our location on a map of San Pedro Town. Getting to Paradise Villas is easy. You can make direct connections to San Pedro from Belize International Airport in Belize City. Our manager will be happy to reserve the flights for you and will arrange for a taxi to pick you up at the San Pedro airstrip for the ten minute ride to Paradise Villas. And prior to your departure, she'll reconfirm your return flights. Please click the "directions" button to see how to get to Paradise! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Information Telephone US (518) 439-1856 San Pedro: 011-501-226-2087 or 011-501-226-2454 FAX US (518) 439-1856 San Pedro: 011-501-226-2400 Cell in San Pedro: 610-5699 Postal address Pescador Drive, San Pedro, Belize, C.A. Electronic mail Information & Reservations: [email protected] Webmaster: [email protected] Both condos are approximately 900 square feet, sleep 2 to 4 people and are beautifully decorated with colorful local arts and crafts. And they're loaded with everything you'll need to enjoy your holiday. From bookshelves stocked with great summer reading for adults and children to a fully equipped kitchen -- complete with blenders for those great homemade fruit-and-rum smoothies -- you'll need only to bring your swim suit and beach towels. Also included are bed linens and bath towels, cable TV, and stereo CD players. A telephone will be provided for calls home and internet access. You will need to purchase a calling card from the grocery store located a few minutes away in town. Cell phone reception is excellent. Rent both condos and you can connect them with an interior door to make ample room for a larger party. The lower level one-bedroom condo can sleep up to four people, with a queen bed in the bedroom and a Murphy bed in the living room. Daily maid service is included. An outside patio provides a quiet spot outside. The upper level one-bedroom condo can sleep up to four people, with a queen bed in the first bedroom and a sofa bed in the living room. Daily maid service is included. A balcony offers a great view and a private space outdoors. Electricity and outlets confirm to North American standards. For residents of US and Canada electrical devices such as cell phone chargers, hairdryers, etc. will function as they do at home. Europeans need to bring adaptors. Click on the Calendar button on the left side to check for availability and rates. When you are ready to reserve, please use our fill-in-the-blank Reservation Request Form to expedite your reservation. If you have a question but are not ready to reserve, please email us rather than completing the Reservation Request Form. Paradise Villas is conveniently located on the north end of San Pedro Town, about 10 minutes from the San Pedro Airstrip. The property is an oasis of beauty and tranquility, but is by no means secluded. We're a 5 minute walk to everything you'll need while on the island, including a variety of restaurants (often on the beachfront), bars, grocery stores, boutiques, internet cafes, and gyms. Belize is a wonderfully unique vacation destination. Visitors are enchanted by its unusual mix of Caribbean, Latin and European cultures. As a former British colony, English is the official language. And, despite its relatively small size (slightly larger than Massachusetts or Wales), it offers a variety of terrain -- from barrier reefs to rain forests -- and therefore, plenty of opportunities for exploration and adventure. Ambergris Caye is the largest of a series of barrier islands that line Belize's coastline. Belize's 180-mile-long barrier reef, the longest in the Western Hemisphere and second longest in the world, is just one-half mile off the shore of Ambergris Caye. Renowned for the tremendous abundance of life, the reef offers some of the world's best diving and snorkeling. Diving and snorkeling: Ambergris Caye is famous for diving and snorkeling. Click on the picture of the "Blue Hole" on the left for links to numerous diving operators.Just outside Paradise Villas' front gate on the beach you will find Hustler�s Dive Shop and Amigos del Mar Dive Shop, both offering a 10% discount to our Paradise Villa guests. Dive excursions -- from 2 hours to 3 days -- are available from a variety of excellent dive shops in San Pedro. For snorkeling, we highly recommend the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Hol Chan is Mayan for 'little channel." This sanctuary was officially established in 1987, and since then the return of all species of fish has been quite dramatic. With reefs as shallow as 4 feet, this protected area is only a 10-minute boat ride from San Pedro. Or sign up for an all day snorkel and picnic trip...your boat crew will catch your lunch and barbecue the freshest fish you've ever had! Fishing & Deep Sea Fishing: Belize is a Mecca for all types of fishing, all year round.Please click on the fish photo on the left for extensive information on fishing choices. Water Sports: Jet-skis, wave-runners and parasailing are available from a number of operators, including Fidos Fun Sports. Cycling: Take a bicycle tour of Ambergris Caye...the scenery is beautiful and the island is longer than you'd think! Bike rentals are available throughout San Pedro. Rent a Golf Cart: Though you need no transportation other than your feet to get around San Pedro, the most common means of motorized island transportation is the golf cart. Golf carts are rented by Moncho's Rentals, which has four locations and can deliver the cart right to your condo! Shopping: Visit the art galleries and crafts shops in San Pedro. We have some of the best artists in Central America. Shops are typically open until 9:00 or 10:00 in the evening. Night Life: There is always something happening on Ambergris Caye, whether you want to go dancing or just enjoy good music. Big Daddy's and Jaguar Temple are local favorites. There are several major dance clubs in the town where local DJ's provide a wide range of music both local and foreign. Barefoot Iguana is a great nightclub in San Pedro. Dining: Start your day with delicious breakfast at Estelle's, a a few minutes down the beach from Paradise Villas. Where else will you see a restaurant with sand on the floors? San Pedro has a variety of wonderful and affordable restaurants, and some expensive and famous as well. For dining information, click the photograph on the right. Mainland Tours: Have you heard of Altun Ha, Lamanai or Tikal? Take a trip away from the island to see these great Mayan Ruins. These tours can combine a visit to the ruins with the Belize Zoo, a birding trip or the tropical rain forest. Tours to ruins, the zoo, and other parts of Belize can be arranged by any of the several travel agencies on the island. Click on the picture on the left for a link to more information. People Watch: Enjoy the smiling faces of some of the world's friendliest people. And remember, English is Belize's native language. Swim: The ocean as well as our pool await you. Work-Out Facilities: Recently opened, the Isla Bonita Tennis and Health Club has two tennis courts, gym equipment, and a 4,000 square foot pool. Located by the airstrip, you can use the workout facilities even if you are a visitor to the island. They have daily and weekly rates. Oscar's Fitness Center, located on the beach at the north end of town, has a fully equipped gym. Oscar charges $5 Belize per workout if you pay by the visit. Relax! Lie around and do nothing; you are, after all, on vacation! You can walk to anything in San Pedro from Paradise Villas in 5 minutes! To reach Paradise Villas you will need to reserve flights to Belize International Airport in Belize City. Flights from the US to Belize City originate in the following US cities: Newark, New Jersey via Continental Charlotte, North Carolina via US Airways Houston, Texas - via Continental Airlines or TACA Airlines Los Angeles / Long Beach, New Orleans, and San Francisco / Oakland - via TACA Airlines Miami, Florida - via American Airlines or TACA Airlines All flights from the above cities are less than 2 hours in duration. There are currently no direct or same-day connecting flights from Europe to Belize. Arriving from Europe, you will find it most convenient to fly via Miami or Houston. An overnight stay is required for your outbound journey only. Return flights from Belize connect with overnight flights from Miami and Houston to London and other European cities. At Belize International Airport you may make direct connections to your flight to San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. Two airlines make the 20-minute flight from Belize International Airport to San Pedro on an hourly basis between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM. The fare is $47 each way per person, and the flight is spectacular. The two airlines serving this route are Maya Island Air and Tropic Air. Our on-site property manager is happy to reserve your connecting flight from Belize International to San Pedro. She will have a taxi waiting for you at the San Pedro Airstrip that will take you to Paradise Villas for check-in. The taxi ride from the airstrip takes about 10 minutes, and we offer this service at no additional charge. Send mail to [email protected] with questions or comments about this web site. Copyright � 2006 Ambergris Condos @ Paradise Villas Last modified: 06/04/06