The Globe's Amberly McAteer spent six days island hopping - by kayak - in Belize
A pelican dives for his dinner: Just a regular sighting (from the bar, no less) on Southwater caye in Belize
On our cabana in Tobacco Caye: Is there anything better than a hammock? Noah Vardon (my travel buddy) says no.
Kayaks rest on the shore of Tobacco Caye
Gypsy, the lucky dog who lives on Southwater Caye, was often by my side.
After a long day of snorkelling and kayaking on the water, we'd always come back to incredible, homemade food. Here - shrimp soup with fresh coconut milk.
Local resident George prepares potatoes for dinner while the sun sets on Tobacco Caye
A fellow traveller snapped these underwater images on our snorkel trips in Belize.
A Southern stingray was spotted just beside our kayaks
On one of our many snorkelling trips. we see featherduster worms
My travel buddy, Noah Vardon, snorkelling on Tobacco Caye
An aerial view of Carrie Bow caye - a tiny island that's home to the Smithsonian Institute's marine lab
At Carrie Bow caye, I get very close to a hermit crab. He was a little camera shy.
Eventually, he came out of his shell.
Every day was spent paddling and snorkelling - and getting a good workout; we'd reward ourselves with drinks and big dinners every night
We travelled from Tobacco Caye to Southwater Caye by kayak sailing: The group takes in our surroundings (and gave our paddling arms a rest)