Here is a full review of Little Peter Oasis, covering the good, the bad, and all the things you should know when contemplating booking your stay here.
**Overall: 10/10**
This place was everything I had hoped for and more. My family spent 7 days here, and it was the best vacation we had ever had.
**3 Best Things about this place**
1. Everything is taken care of. From landing in the airport, we were met by a concierge who directed us where to go, and took our luggage. Any time we needed to go anywhere the island concierge would book us a shuttle, a boat, get tickets for zip lining, or whatever we wanted. We never had to shop around or try to figure out how to navigate around. This allowed the trip to be 100% stress free.
2. The island is truly gorgeous. The reef is right in our backyard, and we could see and swim with tens of thousands of fish, including pufferfish, giant rays, and nurse sharks.
3. Our private chef, Salvador, made some really great food. We recommend fish tacos and lobster. All the food was fresh and local. If we wanted lobster for dinner, they would go out diving for them that day. If we wanted fish, they would go catch them. The filet mignon came from a local ranch, and all the fruits and vegetables came from local farms. All the food was made from scratch whenever we wanted.
**3 Worst things about this place**
To be fair, I have to mention the bad with the good, but don't forget my overall rating was 10/10, so the bad pales in comparison to the countless amazing things this land has to offer.
1. Bugs. They spray the island for bugs, but you can never get them all. We had a bonfire one night and got entirely eaten alive, and were itchy for the rest of the trip. If you are going to have a bonfire, I highly suggest you request they spray the island that very day, and also wear long pants and sleeves. Furthermore, there will be bugs in the house. They are mostly tiny - like the side of the ball fin the tip of a pen, but they crawl all around the floor if you look closely. As for larger bugs, there are a few flying around the house, and we did wake up a few times and notice some dead flying bugs in the bedsheets with us. You're in the tropics - bugs are unavoidable.
2. The internet is slow. Don't get me wrong, it's amazing that we have internet at all on a desert island off the coast of Belize, but be aware if you need to do work while here the internet may make that impossible, depending on how much bandwidth you need. Checking emails is fine.
3. Limited indoor activities if the weather is bad. While we were there we had only one rainy day. There were playing cards, and a few games, but they could really add some more. On the bright side, this can easily be fixed by bringing some of your own.
**Things you should know**
1. Tipping is optional, but we were told a "normal" amount is to tip the entire staff 10-15% of your total bill, to tip your drivers a couple bucks depending on the length, and to tip your your guides $10-20 if you go do any activities like zip lining. You can tip cash, or you can tip by credit card at the end of your stay.
2. Once you fly into Belize City, someone will be waiting for you holding a sign with your name on it. They will take your luggage, and also take a credit card and go buy tickets to fly on a small plane to Dangringa Airport (15min flight, $40/person). From there, you will be picked up by a shuttle that will take 50 minutes to drive to Hopkins. From there, you will get on a boat and sail for 30 more minutes until you arrive at the island. They virtually hold your hand through the entire process so you have no opportunity to get lost or mess up.
On your way back to Belize City after you have finished your stay on Little Peter Oasis, you can take the same little plane, but many people like the long scenic drive back to Belize City. Personally I get carsick, but I am told it is beautiful and worth doing.
Alternatively, the island has a helicopter pad, and you can go straight from Belize city to the island in 20 minutes if you want to drop $2000 USD. Contact the host about setting that up.
3. Most sunscreens contain oxybenzone, which is toxic to coral reefs - it would be nice if you could bring some reef-safe sunscreen.
4. The host, Jason, is highly responsive. Message him if you have any questions, and he will respond promptly and politely. I must have sent him a dozen emails before arriving.
Again, overall rating is 10/10, best vacation ever, would definitely recommend.