Shallow Bay is amazing. More beautiful than even the pictures. The water is warm and clear and it’s amazing just to lounge in it. We drove in late at night from Belize airport and it was definitely a bit scary. The drive is safe and beautiful during the day though- so I’d recommend making it a priority to arrive earlier. Also, if you have a camping hammock it’s nice to put it up on the dock. We loved our stay and the village of Hopkins so much.