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he private resort consists of a single modern 3,000-square-foot Mayan-style villa for one couple with a second master suite in the house to accommodate two more guests. e resort is all- inclusive, providing meals prepared by a rotating group of renowned chefs, accompanied by a sommelier- curated wine collection. Services and excursions also include spa treatments, snorkeling, scuba diving, including a scuba certification and trips to see whale sharks that gather in the area, and transportation to and from Belize City. ere is a minimum three-night stay at Gladden Caye and included in the price for a seven-day stay is a one-way 35-minute helicopter transfer over the barrier reef directly to Gladden. A Gladden representative meets guests at customs and takes them directly over the Belize Barrier Reef and land on Gladden in approximately 35-40 minutes. e alternative means of transportation is also included in the price, which consists of a flight from Belize City to Placencia where guests will be escorted by a Gladden representative by speedboat which takes approximately 40-50 minutes. A night's stay on Gladden will run about $2,950 a night with a minimum of three nights. Guests also have the option of adding a second couple at $3,550 (this includes the helicopter ride to and from the island). Gladden Caye is an experience like no other. Guests can customize their vacation to be as relaxing or adventurous as they please. Keener says, "If they can't relax here, they're not going to be able to relax anywhere in the world." VUE ON TRAVEL V U E N J . C O M 116

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