Custom Itinerary
Yates Reunion
Turtle Inn is a classic Belize resort in the up-and-coming town of Placencia. There are blue Caribbean waters, and this is the best option if you want to leave the resort and spend time in a town. The resort can organize snorkeling and fishing trips to Belize’s famous reefs. You can also borrow bikes or arrange zipline tours. Belize City is a 2.5-hour direct flight from Houston, and from there, you can take a 30-minute flight to Placencia. June is technically the rainy season in Central America, but it hits later in Belize than in Costa Rica, so there will be clear skies and possibly scattered showers. For anyone interested, this trip can be extended a few more nights at a jungle lodge in the interior for Mayan ruins and ocelots.
They may have a fifth-night free offer, but I need to confirm that it’s still valid for 2025. There are multiples of all of these rooms available except where noted.
1brm Seafront Cottage
2brm Seafront Villa
2brm Lagoon Bungalow (plunge pool) (1 left)
Deluxe 2brm + loft Frances’s Family Pavilion (private pool) (1 left)
Isla Palenque is on a private island in northern Panama. From Panama City, you will fly 1hr to the city of David, where you will take a boat ride to the resort. The flight from Houston to Panama City (4.5hr) can connect to David, while the flight from Austin requires an overnight layover. It’s secluded, and you won’t leave the island. However, there are many activities like snorkeling, jungle hikes (with monkeys), kayaking, and yoga. This trip can be extended to a couple of nights in Panama City at the American Trade Hotel for groups that want to see more culture. The weather should be like Costa Rica in June. There will be afternoon showers, but hopefully not overwhelming because it’s early in the rainy season.
Beachfront Casita – 8 available
5brm Beachfront Villa Estate – 1 available
Kamalame is a barefoot luxury location on a private island. It’s an excellent place to unwind for a while, and you’re paying for the seclusion more than the luxury. You can go fishing, kayak, or sup from the beach, and relax at a slower pace. I’ve also secured a 5% discount, but their dynamic pricing system could push these higher if a lot book up. For a big group, a charter flight from Nassau to Andros is likely the best option, but there are daily afternoon flights for any stragglers. June is technically hurricane season, but it’s low risk until later in July. I’ve requested some reassurance on the negative review with theft and am waiting to hear back.
The prices above are for the Standard Suite rate, including a complimentary breakfast basket delivered daily to your room. All other meals or drinks enjoyed at The Great House will be added to your incidental bill and settled upon checkout. You have two other options if you would like to upgrade:
The Standard Guest of House Meal Plan
This is an additional cost of $200 (adults 16 years and older); $100 (children 3 – 15 years) + 32% tax/grats per person per night.
It includes a daily continental breakfast basket delivered to your accommodation, unlimited meals, snacks, water (still & sparkling), standard sodas, and juices (including coconut water) from all restaurants or bars. Additional charges will apply for all alcoholic beverages or spirits, mocktails, specialty non-alcoholic beverages, resort wines and spirits, family cellar spirits, wines and champagnes, the in-room minibar, and items ordered to the room other than a typical room service order.
Inclusive rates are for restaurants and bars on the property, including pop-ups, Sugar Cane, Sunset Beach, a Special dinner at Kapowai, and Cinema Paradiso. They also include typical room service orders. Events like luncheons would attract an additional cost.
The Premium Guest of House Meal Plan
This is an additional cost of $300 (adults 16 years and older); $100 (children 3 – 15 years) + 32% tax/gratuity per person per night.
It includes a daily continental breakfast basket delivered to your accommodation, unlimited meals, snacks, water (still & sparkling), standard sodas, juices (including coconut water), resort wines, and spirits from all restaurants or bars. Additional charges will apply for items selected from the private family cellar of spirits, wines, and champagnes, the in-room minibar, and items ordered to the room other than a typical room service order.
Inclusive rates are for restaurants and bars on the property, including pop-ups, Sugar Cane, Sunset Beach, a Special dinner at Kapowai, and Cinema Paradiso. They also include typical room service orders. Events like luncheons would attract an additional cost.
They require a 40% non-refundable deposit to confirm your reservation, with the 60% non-refundable balance due 15 days before your arrival. Because of the strict no-refund policy, we highly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance. There will be no refunds for late arrivals, premature departures, or otherwise unused days, including those related to weather, aircraft changes, and or delays. In the event of a cancellation more than one month before your arrival date, the money collected will be used as a credit towards a future stay with us within one year of your original arrival date. If you need to cancel your stay, change your dates, or reduce the number of nights of your stay within one month of your arrival, a change fee will be applied, equivalent to 20% of your original booking total.
Note: Only Visa/Mastercards or wire transfers are accepted.