Whether your holiday dreams consist of paddle-boarding in balmy Caribbean waters, personalised spa programs or zip lining through a lush jungle, Belize’s Naia Resort makes for a wonderful base.

Here on the beautiful Placencia Peninsula in southern Belize, Naia Resort and Spa feels like a luxurious oasis set on a 200-acre private reserve. Boasting a mile-long stretch of powdery white beach, loungers nestled under swaying palms and a stunning jungle spa with six over-the-water treatment rooms, this is the perfect place to unwind. Guests are accommodated in 35 secluded beach houses and tree-top villas, all with dreamy sea views and outdoor showers.

While the focus of a stay at Naia is on relaxation, you’ll find the Placencia Peninsula is the springboard for an array of land and sea adventures, from river tubing and waterfall hikes to visits to ancient Maya sites. Whatever activities you choose to pursue, Naia’s concierge team are on hand and ready to organise everything from transportation to guides.