Mata Chica has been described with good reason as the Caribbean's last and best secret.

This is an escape from all that is ordinary, to one of the very best hotels in Belize, sitting alongsider a long stretch of shimmering white sand, arguable the best beach in Belize, and beautiful tropical lush green rainforest and multicoloured flowers and bushes on the other.

Matachica is literally a stones throw off one of the most abundant coral reefs in the world, some five miles north of the town of San Pedro.

When you arrive at this hotel whether or not you have selected Matachica for your romantic honeymoon package in Belize, or you were here because you were told it was the best and most romantic beach front hotel on Ambergris Caye, you will be very impressed by the resort's majestic lobby. It has been elegantly designed and created under a thatched roof, and is the centre of Mata Chica.

Here you can relax in a comfortable sofa, and either read a book from the resort's library or just socialize.

On arrival, after a cold drink, and the normal formalities, you will be shown to your spectacular and elegant accommodation. There are twelve casitas and two luxury villas which are two bedroomed and two bathroomed.

The casitas are beachfront and the villas are located at the highest point of the resort with spectacular views of the Caribbean. The villas not only have a huge sun deck a reading room and a kitchenette but also a personal maid if you so choose. The bathrooms and the furnishings in all the accommodations are first class, and you will especially enjoy the quality of the bed linen

Food is important on any holiday, it is vitally important on a honeymoon and the Mambo Restaurant at Mata Chica will not disappoint even the most sophisticated of palates. The chef is Italian but the dishes are international, although the home made breads and pastas are out of this world. The gardens of the Mata Chica supplies the herbs spices and vegetables. Many guests who plan to eat around change their minds after sampling the food, which just about says it all.

Just for a moment use your imagination, and think of yourself lying in your hammock outside your suite high on the hill at Mata Chica. You are totally relaxed in the middle of your Belize Vacation package. There is a warm breeze gently tugging your hair as your hammock gently rocks to and from as you reach out for another mouthful of cold beer. The beautiful white sand beach of this beach front hotel can be seen and the tropical reef beyond.

What are you to do with the rest of your day on Ambergris Caye. The couple you met who are on a romantic honeymoon package have suggested you take a sea kayak out to the reef and go snorkeling. They were so excited to have been swimming alongside the teeming multicolored tropical fish, and they saw a manta ray and several turtles.

There is the evening ahead with cocktails in the beachfront lounge, then dinner and you have been recommended to the chocolate souffl?. The wine list has also impressed you, and you know there is a great classic film on this evening at the Cinema-Martini Lounge on the huge plasma television.

There is just time for a swim in the turquoise Caribbean because you had forgotten your booking in the Jade Spa for a relaxing yet invigorating massage.

At Mata Chica you have learnt to accept and to expect the Exceptional. A perfect spot for a Caribbean Honeymoon, a Romantic Escape or a top class beach front Belize Vacation Package.