According to a recent study, getting away on vacation reduces burnout, promotes creativity, strengthens bonds with loved ones and boosts work productivity. Caribbean resorts and Belize in particular are perfect locations to unwind and recharge batteries. The Central American country of Belize has long been popular with eco-tourism adventurers and scuba diving and snorkeling aficionados. It has also become the destination of choice for such celebrities as Leonardo DiCaprio, who purchased an island off the Belizean coast, and Francis Ford Coppola.

Ambergris Caye, the largest island off Belize, is emerging as a sought-after vacation spot, with La Perla del Caribe, a stunning nine-villa enclave among its most attractive resort offerings. Set on four acres right on the beach, La Perla del Caribe offers exotic barefoot luxury in a secluded setting and is ideally located to take advantage of the abundance of activities in the area.

Ambergris Caye's main attractions are its white sandy beaches beside sparkling turquoise waters and the Belize Barrier Reef, the largest living coral reef in the Americas. Visitors can enjoy water activities including snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, jet skiing, windsurfing and fishing.

Belize is famous for world class sites to explore the treasures of the ocean, including Hol Chan Marine Reserve and the renowned Great Blue Hole. An immense circular limestone sinkhole more than 300 feet across and 400 feet deep, the Great Blue Hole is one of the world's most astounding sites, providing an unforgettable underwater experience.

A number of Mayan ruins can be found on Ambergris Caye, including sites in Bacalar Chico National Park & Marine Reserve. The park is also home to exotic bird species and five wildcat species including the elusive jaguar. Another popular Ambergris Caye attraction is the Butterfly Jungle. Additional activities, such as inland kayaking and caving and rainforest eco-tours, can be found in the lush interior of Belize.

Don't forget to visit San Pedro on your Belize vacation. Only about a mile long and a few blocks wide, San Pedro Town has the atmosphere of a bustling fishing village, but with restaurants, clubs and boutiques. Many restaurants specialize in fresh seafood, such as conch ceviche prepared to order, and the Belizean national dish, spicy stewed chicken with a rice and bean combination cooked with coconut juice. Shoppers can find intriguing Belizean art, jewelry and crafts in the town's shops as well as typical souvenirs, such as T-shirts.

About La Perla del Caribe:

Located on Ambergris Caye, the largest island off the coast of Belize, La Perla Del Caribe captures the Caribbean ambiance in elegance and luxury. Each designer residence in this private beachfront enclave offers a distinctive architectural style with native exotic hardwoods and tiles, and is decorated with local artwork, antiques and artisan-crafted furniture. The villas are situated on a four acre site which slopes gently to the water's edge on a magnificent stretch of white sandy beach. Close offshore is the Belize Barrier Reef, the largest living barrier reef in the Americas, rated one of the world's top ten dive sites.