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DESTINATIONS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 40 approximately 1,500 square feet, including their verandas. Casa Olita, Casa Manana and Casa Estrella have the best views of the sunset. All of the premium villas have a private plunge pool, except for the over-water bungalow. All of the accommodations require a direct phone call or email. Agents can contact Elizabeth Traylor (888-666-4282, elizabeth@ aprivateisland.com). For VIP guests, agents can also contact General Manager David Benzaquen (910-323-4272, david@aprivateisland.com). Something for Everyone Although many guests at Cayo simply want to relax on this beautiful private island, there is no shortage of activities for those who like to stay busy. Traylor can book guests on a variety of excursions, including snorkeling and diving on the Belize reef—the second-longest barrier reef in the world. The famous Blue Hole, Hol Chan and Shark-Ray Alley are some of the most coveted snorkeling and diving spots in the world. Also, during whale-shark season— March and April—guests can book private whale-shark diving or snorkeling excursions through the resort. Additionally, anglers can book a variety of fishing trips including fly fishing, bone fishing and spear fishing. Bird watchers can visit nearby Cayo Rosario and Bird Caye to experience a bird wildlife tour under the guidance of the Belize Audubon Society. On the tour, guests might see spoonbill, frigates, snowy egrets and tri-colored herons. Visiting the Mayan ruins and exploring the jungle at Lamanai is also another popular excursion. And for golfers, a short boat ride can take them to a championship golf course on a nearby private island. Because the resort sits on a small private island, VIP guests can take a private jet into Belize City and the resort can arrange for a private helicopter to take them on the 19-minute flight directly to Cayo Espanto. Although there is no spa on the island, technicians and massage therapists are brought over from Belize for private treatments in guests’ villas or on the beach. Treatments can be booked ahead of time or can easily be arranged after arrival. The most requested treatment is the tranquility massage. Ester Carrias (ester@ aprivateisland.com; 011-501-220-5001) can book treatments. Brenda Gomez is the most requested masseuse and she uses products from Lotus Touch for her massages. Meals with a Personal Touch The resort does not have a restaurant. Instead, an executive chef on the island creates meals. CONTINUED ON PAGE 44 A comfortably furnished bedroom overlooking the Caribbean at Cayo Espanto 42 | TravelAgent April 14, 2008

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