Just five miles north to south and a little more than a mile at it's widest point, Caye Caulker is a Caribbean tropical paradise on the edge of Belize's barrier reef.

Concierge.com recently named Caye Caulker on of the World's Sexiest Islands for 2008. It could also be one of the most laid back places on earth:

The vibe is totally appropriate: The pace is molasses-slow, and a pleasant breeze continually blows through the brightly painted stilt houses. There are no cars on Caye Caulker, just golf carts and bicycles...

If you're looking for a place to lay around on the beach for a while this winter, the long dry season starts in October and runs through May.


Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Sheri Bigelow