My husband and I spent a week at this beautiful villa in December as a "babymoon" and everything about our stay was exquisite. We were looking for a chance to get away from the snow and our hectic lives so that we could relax, have fun and connect before the impending arrival of a little one due in just a couple of months. We found the villa offered the perfect balance of tranquility with easy access to adventure and village amenities, and could not have found a better paradise to enjoy together.

We brought snorkel gear with us and loved that we could walk out the villa door, immediately be on the beach, and swim directly out to a number of large coral heads. There we observed an abundant variety of colorful fish and even a large stingray, literally feet from the villa! Having access to the private beachside infinity pool was divine...we could swim whenever the mood struck while taking in the incredible ocean view, usually without another soul in sight. We appreciated the proximity and privacy so much, we never even ventured to the larger pool and bar that serves the entire Los Porticos community, although it looked like great fun. In the villa itself, we kept the doors to the verandas open in order to best appreciate the views and take advantage of the ocean breeze. My favorite spot wound up being the hammock on the master veranda, from which I could stare at the palm trees and ocean, watch frigate birds soar overhead, and take in the meteor shower once night fell. For more adventure, we went on a day-long snorkeling excursion out to Laughing Bird Caye...fantastic! We also rented kayaks on a couple of mornings to explore the mangroves and the coast.

Mostly, we just enjoyed being at the villa, as it was so comfortable and beautiful, and in simply the most stunning location. A relaxing daily routine went something like this: watch sun rise over ocean from bed, enjoy local yogurt smoothie on the veranda, snorkel out to coral and be amazed by all the fish, ride bikes to town for gelato and fresh produce, stop at bakery for pina colada bread and key lime pie, hop in the pool for an afternoon dip, read in lounge chairs, make and eat fresh habanero salsa, nap in the veranda hammock, mix up exotic fruit beverages, take an evening stroll along the beach, cook fresh fish or head to a restaurant for dinner, watch a movie on HBO, catch a few falling stars, go to bed and let the ocean tide lull us to sleep. Paradise! We will definitely return with Baby.