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Let your next virtual happy hour be on the beach in Belize. For those of us beginning and ending our days on Zoom calls, a background makes all the difference, keeping us uplifted and able to envision ourselves in our favorite places while at home.

A coral island in the Turneffe Atoll off the coast of Belize called Little Cay Bokel is home to Turneffe Island Resort. It welcomes guests year-round as a private-island getaway, with beautiful tropical waters as the playground for scuba diving, adventuring, fishing, and more.

Our precious, 14-acre island has hosted guests from England, France, the United States, and beyond. While our guests may speak many different languages, there is one we can all use to communicate with – the language of hashtags.

Upgrade from snowy pine trees and slushy roads to gracefully swaying palm trees and white sandy beaches with a vacation to Turneffe Island Resort. A trip to Turneffe Island Resort is the perfect last-minute gift for everyone on your list – no wrapping required!

Show mom how much she means to the family with the gift of a private island getaway! The ultimate gift you can give is a trip to Turneffe Island Resort, where she can relax on the beach or at the spa or experience adventure on a thrilling excursion.

Turneffe Island Resort in Belize is the perfect vacation getaway for thrill seekers and family and friends looking to kick back and relax. Nestled in “paradise,” Turneffe Island Resort is a private Island located off the coast of Belize, just 30-miles from the world-famous Great Blue Hole.

If you’ve been a guest with us, submit your best TIR vacation photo for a chance to win one of our three great prizes, including a significant discount off your next visit as well as some Turneffe Island Resort swag!

For one week in January, I had the pleasure of escaping the cold, dreary weather of New England and travel to Turneffe Island Resort (TIR), a 14-acre slice of paradise 35 miles off the coast of Belize City.