Leonardo DiCaprio Announces Plans for an Ecotourism Resort Off the Coast of Belize

Leonardo DiCaprio has big plans to transform an island off the coast of Belize into a multi-million dollar ecotourism resort.

The whole project began almost decade ago when DiCaprio bought Blackadore Caye for a cool $1.75 million USD with a partner when he fell in love with the 104-acre piece of paradise.

In his own words, it’s “heaven on earth,” as he told The New York Times of the island, which is about a 45-minute boat ride from Belize City.

So, what can we expect from the resort when it opens in 2018?

The resort will be filled with sprawling villas, infinity pools, stunning sunset views, a mile-long secluded beach, and celeb-worthy service for its wealthy clientele.

Oh, and if DiCaprio is in town, probably no shortage of bikini-clad models.

DiCaprio has joined forced with Paul Scialla, of the New York firm Delos, for the development, which is intended to be a “Restorative Island,’ with an MO to reverse the environmental damage from overfishing, deforestation, and coastline erosion.The resort’s “eco” factor comes in the form of artificial reefs to protect marine life, a manatee conservation area, and replanted mangroves. Guests will participate in an ecology orientation program, and things like plastic bottles will not be allowed on the island.

DiCaprio is no stranger to environmental well doings; outspoken about environmental issues, he sits on multiple environmental non-profit boards and was appointed climate change envoy by the United Nations.

He is also expected to produce documentaries about the environment for Netflix.

With a growing number of travellers jumping on the ecotourism bandwagon, we can expect plans for an increasing number of environmentally friendly resorts around the world the coming years.

No other, however, will come complete with a potential Leo spotting.

But with with its celebrity-level price tag, you may want to start that “vacation fund” now. 

 

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Island image from: McLennan Design

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