Caveman Snorkelling Tours - Belize
Snorkelling with Dozens of Nurse Sharks!Nurse sharks are slow-moving bottom-dwellers and are, for the most part, harmless to humans. However, they can be huge—up to 14 feet (4.3 meters)—and have very strong jaws filled with thousands of tiny, serrated teeth, and will bite defensively if stepped on o
Turtle Inn - Stann Creek, Belize
fromAFAR MagazineA Tropical Honeymoon Retreat in PlacienciaChicago-based chef Stephanie Izard travelled to Belize for her honeymoon, and spent a week at Turtle Inn. I loved the outdoor showers and that our villa was cooled by nothing but ocean breeze, says Izard of the tropical retreat. (from $319)
Goffs Caye near Belize - Belize
Goffs Caye - Some side effects may occur. WARNING! This tiny remote island on the North side of the reef of the English Channel may cause some side effects: sleepiness, bouts of happiness and excessive thirstiness. If any of these occur, immediately grab yourself a complimentary rum punch, take a se
Parrot Nest Lodge - Bullet Tree Falls, Belize
Stay in a Treehouse! You too can stay in a tree house in the middle of the jungle in San Ignacio. For two (very) low-budget backpackers, this couldnt have been a better find. The hosts were more than accommodating with traditional home cooked meals every night and free river tubing in the mornings.
Blue Hole World Heritage Site - Belize
Blue Hole National MonumentBy now, we’re all familiar with the Blue Hole and the sights and wonders that magnificent enigma contains. Without a doubt, it is all that it’s been made out to be. What a lot of us may not realize is that, from a geographic and biodiversity perspective, there’s far more t
Admirals Club & Grill - Belize City, Belize
A quick bite & a short flightIf you think the adventure only begins once you arrive at the reef, then you’re in for quite a treat. The Blackbird Caye Resort is located just a short plane ride or boat shuttle trip off the coast of Belize City, which leaves you just enough downtime to find your be
The Little Kitchen - Belize
A Local Favorite on Caye CaulkerOne struggle on Caye Caulker or Ambergris Caye is deciphering which small restaurants serve the most authentic food. Almost every restaurant doubles as the front porch of a family home, which beckons the question of which family does it best? We found that many on Cay
Beach at the split - Belize
Morning Rides Down Caye Caulker The island is only 2-miles long and a half-mile wide but theres no shortage of things to do. We spent our mornings riding bikes from the northern tip, called The Split, down the southern loop. You can also walk or run, but Id recommend biking so you can make quick sto
Seadreams Hotel - Belize
Caye Caulkers Sea Dreams Hotel Sea Dreams Hotel has it all: a wide array of price options, complementary breakfast made my local women who gave us some of our favorite meals on the island, bikes for use at any time, a sunset-facing dock, proximity to everything on the island, and spot-on expertise o
Black Rock Lodge - San Ignacio, Belize
Arrival in ParadiseWe arrived at the entrance to the Black Rock Lodge at night, in the middle of a terrible storm, after 48 hours of travel and even less sleep. Our rental Jeep couldnt make it on the dirt road to the Lodge because of a raging river that had washed out a significant part of it so we
Blancaneuax Lodge - Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, Belize
fromAFAR MagazineA Wild Escape in Belizes JungleRide a helicopter over the great Blue hole—a giant sinkhole—to Blancaneaux, a Francis Ford Coppola hotel in the mountains of northwestern Belize. With rainforest hiking, a private pool, and beautiful waterfalls, the place couldnt be more peaceful--or o
Barefoot Beach Bar - Placencia, Belize
fromAFAR MagazineSeaside Drinks and Tacos in BelizeChef Stephanie Izard spent lots of time at the divey Barefoot Beach Bar (Main St., next to MnM Dock) during hear honeymoon in Belize. It’s probably quite the party at night, but we went only in the day, for the amazing fish and shrimp tacos. Everywh
Turneffe Atoll - Belize, Belize
Not as Deep as You May ThinkI came to Belize to learn how to dive, and to visit some of the most pristine coral reef systems in the world. What I didn’t know prior to my arrival was just how easy it was going to be to explore the reefs – even without a scuba tank strapped to my back.
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Half Caye - Belize
For Four-Legged FriendsYou expect to encounter all manner of alien species when exploring the sea. Somehow, it seems like more of a treat to happen upon sometimes-shy land animals. I was excited to come upon all manner of lizards and geckos while exploring the beach and forests of Half Moon Caye. H
Douglas Caye - Belize, Belize
For Bits and Bites of the SeaI’ll tell you that I wasn’t nervous when I came face-to-face with this big toothy fella, but that would probably be a fib. In reality, coming up on big marine life on your second ever PADI dive is nerve-wracking, thrilling, and just plain amazing. I was focusing mostly o
The Elbow - Belize Barrier Reef - Belize
The Wrath of the Lion Fish The lion fish has some kind of racket going. Dressed in its extravagant garland, all bright and flashy, it really is one of the prettiest fish in the sea. It’s also an exceptionally dangerous animal, with venous fin rays, and a voracious appetite. The lionfish is considere
Half Caye - Belize
For a Day at Half Moon CayeHalf Moon Caye is the tale of two islands; the eastern segment of Half Moon is a sandy sprawl, marked occasionally by the palms of a modest plantation. The western segment is dominated by Ziricote forest – walking from one end of the caye to the other is like escaping an i
Half Caye - Belize
Go Big RedThe famed red-footed boobies of Half Moon Caye are a sight to see. I had no idea just how large the boobie colony was prior to arriving at Half Moon, but on approach the number of birds riding currents in the sky above the tiny island truly staggered me. The birds nest in the Ziricote thic
Calabash Cut - Belize
Making the First CutMy first time sinking into the deep blue sea in my scuba gear happened at Calabash Cut, which just so happens to be one of the most remarkable diving locations in all of Belize. Dom Evans, our brilliant PADI instructor, put us through our training paces near the Blackbird Caye Re
Belize City Municipal Airport - Belize City, Belize
Those Flyover CaysIf you time your arrival into Belize just right, you can hop from the international airport to the Maya Island Air strip and catch a puddle jumper out to the Turneffe Atoll. This short flight (roughly 15 minutes) provides a breathtaking view of mangrove-fringed islands, secluded ca
