Just off the magnificent Barrier Reef along the coast of Belize, hundreds of coral and mangrove isles known as cayes bask in the shimmering, clear turquoise and emerald green waters of the Caribbean. Ranging from isolated stretches of sand and palm trees to large islands like Ambergris and Caulker, Belize’s cayes offer excellent swimming, scuba diving, fishing and snorkeling opportunities. Three of the four atolls in the Western Hemisphere are also located in Belize. Situated beyond the barrier reef these long coral isles surrounding lagoons are popular and idyllic destinations as well as ideal places for water sports.