Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Dear Reader,
If there’s a finer stretch of white Caribbean powder sand and turquoise water I haven’t seen it.
Perched just above the tree line of gently swaying palms this roof terrace gives the best vantage point for watching the setting sun. The only sound is warm turquoise waters lapping on the crescent of white coral-sand beach. The lapping sound of the waves is only interrupted by the swish of flocks of birds drifting by.
Our eyes and heads track their direction. They’re heading to the lagoon. Dinner comes easy there. As sunset spills a comforting yellow light across the lagoon a lone fisherman paddles on the mirror-smooth water. He also has dinner in mind. There’s more than enough to go around. This wildlife preserve stretches for miles and millions of acres.
Here, nestled at the end of this stunning Caribbean coastline, surrounded by untamed jungle, ancient forest cities, this protected nature reserve, and the crystal-clear Caribbean Sea, is one of the world’s best-kept secrets…for now.
Past the lagoon, in the jungle, are ancient Mayan ruins. Big cats roam here. White-bottomed lagoons connect overland or through underwater rivers with the Caribbean. Locals tell of legend-size barracudas coming from these shallow waters. One, the size of a small man. Who knows whether these tales are true, exaggerated or made up to entertain visitors. They certainly add a kick to the best roadside ceviche I have eaten.
The world’s second-longest coral reef hugs the seashore. There are no high-rise condos or big shopping malls…and no spring-break crowds…on these tranquil beaches. This tiny town started as a backpacker retreat. Most of the hotels were a collection of primitive thatched huts on the sand, surrounded by beachside jungle. But it’s now turning into an upscale eco-destination, where travelers pay up to $500 a night to practice yoga on the beach and stay in minimalist suites with solar-powered flat screen televisions and iPod docking stations.
It’s hard to believe that despite this raw nature this place is easily accessible from anywhere in the US.
Close by, on January 28th, a new high-end condo building will be launched. Views on one side look to the water. The other side looks to rich landscaped gardens.
Readers of these dispatches can buy here from $999 a month - and take advantage of a special 5% discount on the purchase price.
Stay tuned for my reports on this opportunity this week.
Ronan McMahon
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