Belize

A luxury week in Placencia.

November 8–14, 2027
Only 4 couple invitations
Hosted by Donna & Cordell

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Where the Caribbean slows you down
Couples toasting on a dock in Placencia, Belize

Why this trip

Belize, beautifully hosted

Placencia is a small fishing village at the tip of a 16-mile peninsula in southern Belize. The Caribbean is on one side, a calm lagoon is on the other, and the barrier reef sits just offshore.

We timed this trip for early November, when lobster is in season and the dry season is just beginning. It's also Placencia's Restaurant Week, so if you'd like a night out, local chefs are serving their best.

We keep it small on purpose: just 4 couples, with the two of us hosting every day. Every detail is handled, so all you have to do is relax and enjoy.

Belize City

A warm welcome from the moment you land.

  • Private airport transfer
  • Welcome dinner with the group
  • Scenic drive south
  • Jungle comfort stop

Placencia

Five nights on the beach in a laid-back village.

  • Luxury beachfront stay
  • Optional Restaurant Week night out
  • Private chef dinners
  • A free day to relax

Adventures

Culture, flavor and the Caribbean at its best.

  • Private catamaran day
  • Garifuna drumming and cooking
  • Maya chocolate and waterfall
  • Farewell lobster dinner

Your week

Day by day

This is a tentative itinerary and is subject to change without notice.

  1. Day 1 · Mon, Nov 8

    Welcome to Belize

    A private transfer takes you from the airport to the Fort George Hotel in Belize City. Meet the group at a welcome dinner with a champagne toast.

  2. Day 2 · Tue, Nov 9

    The scenic drive south

    A private transfer along the Hummingbird Highway through mountains, jungle and orange groves, with a coffee stop at a jungle lodge. Arrive at your luxury beachfront stay in Placencia for a chef's welcome lunch.

  3. Day 3 · Wed, Nov 10

    Island day

    A private catamaran, just for our group, to Moho Caye: white sand, hammocks, snorkeling and a beach BBQ lunch.

  4. Day 4 · Thu, Nov 11

    Garifuna culture

    Drumming, punta dance lessons and a hands-on Garifuna cooking class in the village of Seine Bight. The feast you help cook is lunch. Free afternoon by the pool.

  5. Day 5 · Fri, Nov 12

    Chocolate and waterfalls

    A private Maya chocolate-making class, then a swim at Mayan King Waterfall with a Belizean picnic lunch. Evening free: dine in with the chef, or explore Placencia Restaurant Week on your own if you like.

  6. Day 6 · Sat, Nov 13

    A day to relax

    Sleep in, swim, or wander the village. Sunset drinks, then a farewell lobster dinner.

  7. Day 7 · Sun, Nov 14

    Until next time

    Breakfast, then a short flight back to Belize City for your trip home.

Every evening, you have a choice: dine in with a private chef's dinner, or head into the village for Restaurant Week.

What's included

6 nights luxury accommodations
Private chef for most meals
Tours and experiences
Private transfers
Flight back to Belize City
Hosts with you every day

Not included: international flights to Belize and travel insurance (highly recommended).

Your investment

Pricing is revealed on Black Friday

Our VIP list gets pricing, the early-bird offer and first booking access on Black Friday, November 27, 2026, before anyone else.

  • A deposit reserves your invitation.
  • Payment plan: pay the rest monthly, or pay in full anytime.
  • Final payment is due September 9, 2027.
  • All payments, including your deposit, are non-refundable, so we highly recommend travel insurance.
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Questions

Who is this trip for?

Couples who love to travel, enjoy great food and good company, and want a beautiful trip with every detail handled.

How active is this trip?

Easy to moderate. Everything is optional, so you can join in or relax. You'll step on and off boats (our crew will help), take short walks on mostly flat ground, and walk about 3 minutes on a paved path with railings to the waterfall. Snorkeling, swimming and dancing are all optional. Our beachfront stay has some stairs. If you have mobility needs, let us know and we'll plan around them.

How many people are going?

Just 4 couples, plus Donna & Cordell as your hosts. Small on purpose, so it feels like traveling with friends.

Do I need a passport?

Yes. You'll need a passport that won't expire for at least 6 months after your trip ends, so it should be good until at least May 14, 2028.

When can I book?

Booking opens to our VIP list first on Black Friday, November 27, 2026. Join the list to get first access and the early-bird price.

Is there a payment plan?

Yes. A deposit reserves your invitation, and you can pay the rest monthly, or pay in full anytime. Final payment is due September 9, 2027. Full pricing and payment details go to our VIP list first on Black Friday.

Are meals included?

Yes. Here's what's included each day:

  • Mon, Nov 8: Welcome dinner with a champagne toast
  • Tue, Nov 9: Breakfast, chef's welcome lunch, chef's dinner
  • Wed, Nov 10: Breakfast, beach BBQ lunch on our catamaran day, chef's dinner
  • Thu, Nov 11: Breakfast, the Garifuna feast you help cook, chef's dinner
  • Fri, Nov 12: Breakfast, Belizean picnic lunch at the waterfall, chef's dinner
  • Sat, Nov 13: Breakfast, lunch, farewell lobster dinner
  • Sun, Nov 14: Breakfast

Drinks: a champagne toast at the welcome dinner, one drink with each chef's dinner and the farewell dinner, and drinks on the catamaran are included. Additional drinks are on your own. A private chef's dinner is ready every evening; if you'd rather head into the village for Restaurant Week, that dinner is on you.

Do I need travel insurance?

We highly recommend travel insurance for every guest. All payments, including your deposit, are non-refundable, and insurance can protect you if something unexpected happens before or during the trip. Our Travel Insurance page explains what to look for and where to compare plans.