Vanilla Hills is a truly remarkable experience. Honestly, I would recommend just basing your entire Belize trip here and taking Claudia’s recommendations on daily excursions and local activities - they’ll even book them for you and arrange for transportation. Just get to Belize, go to Vanilla Hills, and they’ll take care of the rest and you’ll have an incredible, varied, and stress-free vacation. Done.
If you need more convincing…
The grounds are impeccably maintained and full of birds and wildlife unique to the area. Each of the air conditioned (!) jungle cabins is a unique architectural marvel with special details and touches throughout. The food & cocktails are delicious, inventive and hand crafted with fresh, local ingredients. The ribs changed my life and then the pork chop + watermelon chutney changed it again. The infinity pool has a gorgeous view of the property and is a great place to hang out and enjoy Marc’s stellar cocktails. Breakfasts were lively as birds and coati joined us for their own meals laid out in the nearby grounds by the staff. Claudia even joined us in hand feeding a new coati family.
Did I mention the entire place was designed by owners Claudia and her husband (sorry, didn’t catch his name)?! This isn’t a big corporate resort. It was lovingly and personally designed and we are all fortunate to enjoy it.
Also, Tom & Jerry (resort cats/major shareholders) are super friendly masters of deception. They can and will convince each and every guest that they are neglected and in need of affection.