By Everett Potter

There are a handful of small private island resorts scattered off the coast of Belize, the ultimate getaways for beachgoers seeking peace and quiet in a stunning tropical setting. Seasoned beachgoers like to say that these islands are the way that much of the Caribbean used to be, before mass tourism came along.

Now there’s a new resort, Ray Caye Island Resort, that’s set to open in January 2020. Named after the spotted eagle rays that swim along its shores, the island is 18 miles off the coast off Placencia Village, an hour long boat ride away.

Formerly a resort known as Hatchet Caye, the island was purchased in 2018 and rebranded as Ray Caye Island Resort in January of 2019 and has undergone a year-long transformation. Set on 7.4 acres, this private island oasis … continue reading