Travel and Leisure's 2005 issue listed 50 romantic places. The description of Chaacreek in Belize was attention-grabbing. What does the "Screamer Room" sound like to you? The resort Web site doesn't list a room with this name, but what a gorgeous looking place. Perhaps the reference is to the Honeymoon Sky Room--it's set off from the rest of the hotel, perched among the trees.

The resort is a romance magnet, even if you stay in one of the cheaper rooms. First of all, it's located in a nature reserve next to the Macal River and mountains. At the spa, there's a menu of pampering treatments for those times when you're not horseback riding, hiking, canoeing-- or whatever you do to conjure up amour.

Romance or not, my kids would love this place. There's a package called Family Adventure that looks terrific. Children up to age 18 stay for free. That lowers the price tag a bit. Head here before the middle of April for the best deals. The naturalist on staff is a bonus and there are a variety of package options. Even for a solo getaway, Chaacreek looks sublime.

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