Lina Point Overwater Belize, 57 Lina Point Dr, San Pedro, Belize -

After some jungle escapades involving ancient Mayan caves (think sacrifices and bloodletting) and hiking ruins, we traded history for hammocks with a beach escape to Ambergris Caye. Snorkeling with sharks and rays? Check. Navigating golf-cart mayhem in San Pedro? Also check. Pro tip: Golf carts here are 

, perched on a lagoon with stunning views and plenty of crabs and fish to spy through the plexiglass floor. Our cabana came equipped with a kitchen, private plunge pool, hammock, and king bed. A dreamy setup… until the details kicked in. No flushing toilet paper meant DIY bidet hacks, rusty finishes gave it a "worn-in" vibe, and flies quickly became our uninvited guests.

Without a golf cart, walking was our only option—hot, dusty, and occasionally harrowing, with carts zipping by like they were training for the Indy 500. Hitchhiking became our savior, and locals were kind. Still, note to future self: rent a cart next time.

Food was a mixed bag. Limited dining hours meant a few hangry moments when promising spots like the Jamaican place were inexplicably closed. Grocery stores and local food vendors filled the gap, but by the end, we were ready to swap Belizean takeout for, well, anything else.

Ambergris Caye was an adventure, but next time, we’ll swap the overwater charm for convenience (and maybe better plumbing).