Carly and Tony’s destination wedding was a success from the minute they stepped off the plane in Belize. One of the happiest memories of their 10-day stay was the very first dinner they had at Tranquility Bay Resort. The casual, family-style dinner served at the resort’s Tackle Box Sea Bar (above) was a communal, cozy gathering. That it fell on Christmas Day made it more special for the about-to-be married couple.

Owners Carlos and Isabelle cooked an amazing meal for all of their resort guests. The menu was simple, fresh and delicious, with local delicacies like conch and lobster. The location provides an “awesome view of the tarpon swimming right off the dock.”

After the food was gone, everyone sat around talking, playing cards and getting to know one another. Carly says this Christmas dinner was truly, “a community event.”