Thank you to all who replied to my previous question. I have definitely decided to go. Now I just need to decide on a place to stay. I have been reading reviews from various sites about where to stay, and it seems that there is a general consensus on which places are the best for budget minded folks (Banana Beach, Belizian Reef, The Palms, Banyan Bay, Ramon's, just to name a few). I am wondering, however, what would be the best deal for a single traveler? All the places I mentioned, with the exception of Ramon's, seem to offer way more room in their single units than I need. My ideal place would have a bed, bath and sand outside my front door. I don't even cook at home, so I am not going to start on my vacation (i.e. no kitchen needed)! I would much rather spend my money on activities like snorkling, site seeing, etc., as opposed to my room. If all goes well, I should only use the room for sleeping! What do you guys think about a place like Rubies? Or would Ramon's be better? I also need to be close enough to town to walk to town for meals etc. By the way, I am a 32 year-old high school teacher(female)from California. This will be my first solo trip, as I decided I am tired of not seeing the world just because none of my friends can take the time to have some fun! Oh, one more question . . . I am waiting on my passport(It should be here in the next two weeks)and would like to know if I will have a hard time making last minute reservations for lodging? I would make them now, but if the passport does not arrive I will be stuck with a room and no way to get there. Did I mention I teach English? This would explain my tendency to be a little long winded! Thanks in advance to any who answer my questions.