We just got back from a week with Slickrock Adventures on Long Caye Island in Belize. From the moment we were met by our guides, to the moment we said our goodbyes, we felt that we were well taken care of in every regard. The staff and guides, each and every one, made our experience special. They all went out of their way to be helpful and informative. Mark and Mario were top notch and were very thorough and safety conscious in their instructions of all the sports equipment. They also were very informative in their knowledge of the island, history and marine life.

We found the compost toilets and the showers very user friendly, and both were kept very clean at all times. If you've every camped, you won't have any problems with either of these.

The cabanas are rustic, as other reviewers have said, but we found them to be quite comfortable. We were worried we might find them too hot, but in fact we had quite strong breezes blowing each night and had to close the shutters at times. A few guests had problems with bugs the week we were there, but their issues were addressed by the staff adequately. In such a pristine, remote and natural setting, some bugs just come with the territory, and it's a small price to pay for the beauty all around you.

The food we had all week was delicious and plentiful. Aurora, our cook, was so amazing all week long. She just kept making up one batch of delicious food after another. You won't be hungry here, I assure you.

The sense of community, setting, activities, food and drink all added up to an unforgettable vacation experience. We would go back tomorrow in a heartbeat if we could. In fact we were planning how we could get back to the island as soon as our plane took off for home. If you love beautiful water and islands, water sports and good food, then you'll love Long Caye Island.

We just got back from a week at Glover's Reef with Slickrock. This is a private island off the coast of Belize and Slickrock has all the water toys! We had a great time. The snorkeling was beautiful - you can snorkel from the beach or kayak to a patch reef and snorkel out there. This is a coral atoll 35 miles off the coast and the fish are plentiful because this part of Glover's Atoll is a Marine Preserve and Long Caye is in the 'no-take zone'.

For the water sports: They have a wide range of kayaks so that you can get a good fit (singles of various brands and sizes, doubles; paddles in different lengths and configurations). There are also windsurfers in different sizes for different skill levels and body sizes. The surf kayaking was pretty good this time and surf-boards are also available. The new thing this year was stand-up surf boards - that was a fun new toy. They also have whitewater kayaks if you want to learn the eskimo roll. The guides are very skilled in all the sports offered and are great instructors. They are flexible with the activity schedule, so if you want something new, they can adjust. Or you can go play on your own.

If you want scuba, there is a sister resort on the same island that offers scuba. The Slickrock resort is on the eastern rim of Glover's Reef, so there is a 1000 ft "Wall" drop off just about 50 ft off-shore. It's very impressive - we went out to have a look just below the edge in our Discover Scuba beginners lesson.

The food is great and includes all the beer and pop that you want. The guides are fun, knowledgeable and are good instructors. And real nice people. We had a great time and are already planning to go back! If you are into eco-conscious active sport vacations, you should check them out at www.slickrock.com. (This is not a vacation for people who like night life and crowds. This is for people who want to be outdoors and playing hard out in the wild.)

"I don't think words could express the impression that the people and island left on our lives...It was wonderful..... When I first signed up I had to wonder what I was getting for the money if there were no maids, food servers, laundry or shopping....What we found was the most wonderful memory that one could ever have. Most people will only see these spectacular views on TV. We did live the dream! Our favorite part about the trip was the wonderful people that made us feel welcome and to just enjoy ourselves. Do I need to mention the food, wind surfing, kayaking, the walks around the island, the crabs, lizards, birds, and the wonderful view of the sunrise that got us up each morning? We plan to make another trip with the other kids so they can enjoy and experience what joys life has without all the gadgets that keep us entertained, just the outdoors and the wonderful natural way of life."

Shawn and I have been considering the Adventure Week on Long Caye with Slickrock Inc. since we asked for their pamphlet 8 years ago. We weren't sure if an all inclusive was for us and if we wanted to pay nearly $2,000.00. We got our open water scuba certification a year ago and finally decided to take the plunge into the ocean and into our savings accounts! THE TRIP EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS! We loved the island, the other guests, the staff, the sports, the dive shop and their staff, the reef, the food, EVERYTHING. Even when the weather wasn't perfect we stayed happy and busy. Victor and Neri were our outstanding guides who provided superb instruction and made us feel safe trying every new sport.

Our advice is GO, you can't go wrong. There aren't too many places where you can escape phones, television, and the computer. We felt so relaxed and still do from our trip that ended almost a month ago. We are exchanging pictures and e-mails with all of our new friends (Monique, Mijndert, Miep, Chris, Alyssa, Tommy, and Steve). WE CAN'T WAIT TO RETURN.