Blu Zen, Caye Caulker

I knew for this visit to Belize (my third!) that we wanted to stay in a new-to-us beach location.  Having visited Ambergris Caye on a previous visit, we considered Hopkins, Placencia, Caye Caulker, and a few other smaller atolls.  We committed to Caye Caulker after discovering Blu Zen - it was just the right fit for our multi-generational group.  The units are 2-5 bedroom apartments with well-equipped kitchens, multiple bathrooms, living & dining areas, and even a washer & dryer.  Traveling with my husband, 4-year-old daughter, and mother-in-law, we were quite comfortable in our 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit.

The grounds were well-maintained and had three separate pools, which meant that they were never crowded.  We ate a majority of our meals on the property between the two restaurants, and ventured into town occasionally, though our best meals were definitely at the Lotus restaurant on the property, open-air by the main pool (still drooling over the breakfast tacos and shrimp ceviche!). 

The mornings were spent making sand castles and having splash contests, and we would retreat into our air conditioned apartment to rest during the heat of the day.  Blu Zen offered a wonderful spa, a small on-site market if you care to venture into your own cooking, as well as bicycles to explore the island.  The water taxi ran on a fixed schedule throughout the day to access downtown Caye Caulker, with always plenty of space to accommodate the guests.