Overall it was a good time, the best part of course is the secludity of the resort.

The Plane: Ok its tolerable, the flight itself was very smooth both ways. The plane on the way in did not have AC so we got to the island drenched in sweat, felt like a hot oven in the sky. On the way back it was a comfortable temperature inside so we got to the airport nice and dry. I’d keep that in mind, if it were the other way around we would have to travel the rest of the day in nasty sweat.

Food: It was okay for all inclusive standards, the grilled fish was always good and the ceasar salad is also pretty good too. Portions are not huge so I’d suggest ordering a bit more than you usually would (btw Kobe the server at Calico is wonderful)
We ordered dinner room service every night, we just texted the order to our butler and he would bring it within an hour.

Service: We had a great butler, Orlando. He did anything I asked in terms of scheduling, I’m sure they are all wonderful butbwe definitely recommend him.

The 1 Bedroom Villa: Great! The set up was perfect, our big complaint is the insane amount of ants coming in daily lol? Even with all doors/screens closed. The water in the ocean was pretty warm, and so was our salt water pool, a tad too warm should i mention. Which makes it difficult to cool off when the heat gets to 85-90+, just a warning. We did not try the pool by the restaurant, that one could be cooler.

Golf Cart: Awesome! It is capped at a certain speed so don’t expect to go wild on this. But its a decent speed to put around the island.

The tubing: Fun! My first time so I have no real comparison to give but it does seem slightly dangerous lol. Still would do it again. We probably did that for 40 mins maximum, not even, its super tiring, prepare for sore arms haha.

Reef Fishing: This was SUPER fun, I did not fish but my boyfriend did, there was another group of 4 on the boat with us. But we werent crowded. Our fishing guys were super experienced, they actually caught a whole shark while we were out there. Everyone fishing caughy more than one fish, decent size. The whole trip was about 1.5 hours.

The daily spa treatment: Massages are bomb, get them, bother your butler immedeatly when you arrive to schedule you in everyday. It comes with the room so use it. If you leave it up to them they will only schedule you for 1 or 2 if you stay for week. Bother them.
DO NOT GET THE PEDICURE lol I could have done a better one blindfolded. The same lady gave me a beautiful massage the next day, stick to the massages.

The gym: Good size considering theres few people on the island overall, open all night.

The picnic on deserted island: This activity im pretty sure they schedule for all couples. Skip it, it was so boring, they bring you to a small strip of sand in the middle of nowhere where you roast for 1.5 hours while you eat a chicken wrap and theres nothing to do there that you wouldnt do right outside your villa. Minus you cant go to the bathroom or in the shade if you want. Was not a fan lol

What an incredible honeymoon. We truly enjoyed every minute we spent on Ambergris Cay. The staff, service, grounds, beachfront suite, activities, food and atmosphere were all 5 star luxury, without a question. Golf cart was so much fun to have for cruising the island and exploring, a great way to spend a week in paradise!
Our butler, Mr. Awesome Damion, was very attentive and available the entire time. He took great care of us and made sure we never went without anything the entire week.
We had most meals at the restaurant, as we liked the experience of walking there and talking to the staff and other guests. We did room service for a few meals, and everything was just as good that way. We enjoyed all the fresh fruits, salads, fish dishes and especially the desserts!

We stayed in beach front suite # 8. Every bit of it is top if the line, from the outdoor furniture, the bath amenities, bedding and especially the Nespresso machine and tea selection. The plunge pool was perfect for relaxing in between activities, and the covered porch was perfect to get out of the sun while still enjoying being outside. We got a couple light rain showers (and one heavy overnight rain) and again the large, spacious patio with comfortable seating worked out great.

The activities truly are unlimited all inclusive. We had an itinerary planned by Damion upon our arrival including massages, fishing, island picnic, sunset cruise and sailing. They are a perfect amount of time (30 mins to 3 hours) so you can always do other things before or after if you wish. We enjoyed the boating activities, so we talked to Damion and switched our schedule around to go fishing and island hopping on additional trips. That is the best part about Ambergris, everything is at YOUR request, so if you want to do certain things, just ask and they will do their best to make it work.
BIG shout out to the entire water sports crew- they were awesome and those adventures were our favorite part of the trip.

Make sure you explore this island on your golf cart. So many cool secluded beaches, coves, bluffs and other spots to relax. Make sure to check out the hurricane damaged properties, they were really interesting.
I snorkeled all over this island, in both the Atlantic and Caribbean and saw tons of corals and fish. Got to see one turtle, a stingray and a nurse shark as well. Snorkeling on Columbus and Hawkins beach (Atlantic side) should be done carefully as the waves and currents can be strong. Also in the words of E Lo, one of the guides, "I ain gone lie to you, there some sharks over that side" We saw several cruising in the clear water when watching from up high on the bluff above Columbus beach.

Here are a few notes/tips:
-Utilize the clubhouse! Nobody except us used it. We went each afternoon to play pool and chat with the staff. You can also spot turtles in the lagoon from the balcony and beach. Great place to cool off in the breeze and have a drink/snack.
-SMOOTHIES! The smoothies and fresh juices were awesome. Take full advantage of them.
-Order lunch and supplies to take on a picnic. Find a nice spot and enjoy the view
-Ask for whatever drinks and snacks you like for your room. I love the Barrits Ginger Beer and Damion kept us stocked up!

There are only a few things I would change or suggest
-The small plastic water bottles have to go- They are such a waste and a quick tour of the island will show all of the plastic junk and debris washed up on the shore from our reliance on single use plastics. The tap water was excellent, and ice was readily available. I think each guest should get a reusable water bottle like a Tervis for their stay. There is glass bottled Panna water (very good!) also available for those who do not want to drink from the tap.
-Same goes for the plastic cups drinks are served in. There are some options available that are biodegradable that would be a much better fit for Ambegris. Again, the reusable bottle would help eliminate some of the plastic Solo cups.
-Advertise and use the clubhouse more! I think maybe change the hours to noon-8:00 pm or even later. Maybe host games or activities there in the evening. Cocktail hours/appetizers maybe? Just an idea, we had so much fun there and felt bad other guests did not use it.
-The arrival flight was a little confusing- we landed at PLS airport and then had to exit to meet the rep from Ambergris, and then had to re-check in and go through security again, only to be led to small waiting room with no restroom. I think some of the confusion was COVID related, so not a big deal, but it would have been nice to use the restroom and grab a snack before the wait.
-We always kept a garbage bag in our golfcart to collect the debris that washes ashore. Very sad to see all of the junk from the ocean. Nothing the resort can do about it, but I think guests should all pitch in to help clean up the shoreline if they can. We found a fire extinguisher, tons of plastic debris, fishing nets and rope, buoys, shoes etc. Maybe come up with a plan or incentive for guests to participate in the cleanup? (free t shirt or something?) Would be good experience for kids also.

All in all, it was probably the best vacation we have ever been on. If you are thinking about going, just make the move and book it, you will not regret it!

We have now been to 3 of the 4 Turks and Caicos collection resorts and cannot say enough good things about them. We really like that there are different options depending on how you want to travel (kids, couples, friends group, activities or just relaxing) The food, service and grounds are always great.

Thanks to the staff at Ambergris for an absolutely wonderful trip.