5 Reasons To Visit Francis Ford Coppola's Turtle Inn
The 25-room oceanfront resort is located a short walk or bike ride from the village of Placencia. Or you could just spend your entire visit in this hammock. | Courtesy Turtle Inn
ByIslands StaffJuly 5, 2016
Reopened July 1 off the coast of Belize, Francis Ford Coppola's Turtle Inn features 25 rooms and serves as a refuge for those seeking luxury and adventure. Purchased by the Coppola family in 2001, the resort is at the tip of a sandy peninsula surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and the Placencia Lagoon.
Snorkeling with the island's namesake is a must. | Courtesy Turtle InnStay in your private thatched-roof cottage, complete with handcrafted Balinese style furnishings. For the ultimate splurge, spend a few nights at the resort's private island and enjoy the castaway vibe. That is, if castaways had a private chef and al-fresco massages! | Courtesy Turtle InnFresh local seafood is the highlight of the ever changing menu and Mondays and Thursdays feature a traditional Dutch Indonesian Rijsttafel dinner. The meal consists of many side dishes, served in small portions, accompanied by rice prepared in a variety of ways. | Courtesy Turtle InnNeed we say more? | Courtesy Turtle Inn
