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Blackbird Caye Resort - Belize
For Blackbird’s Culinary ChopsI loved dining with the Blackbird culinary team. One night we’re snacking on delicate grouper fillet, the next it’s spiny lobster and plantains. No matter what popped up on the menu, we knew it was going to be fresh, local, and fished or farmed by local Belizean fisherf
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Secret Spot - Belize, Belize
For Turtles with SecretsDid you know that diving sites have even better names than thoroughbred race horses? I didn’t. I’ve been out of the loop on this for a long time. The only thing better than dive sites with names like Amberjack Slope, Calabash Cut and Secret Spot are the sea creatures you meet
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Admirals Restaurant - Belize City, Belize
Feast with the AdmiralTravelers know that the fastest way to the heart of a destination is through the stomach, and that one good meal, even one tiny bite of a fresh new dish, can set the tone for many culinary adventures to come.
After arriving in Belize City and transferring to the Maya Island A
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Coral Canyons - Belize, Belize
Lessons in the Coral Canyons I’m still stuck on exactly how the Coral Canyons earned the name…
Just kidding, of course. The Belize Barrier Reef is known for remarkable stretches of pristine coral, while some are even more remarkable than others – like the famous Coral Canyon dive site, known the wor
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The Playground - Belize, Belize
The Shark’s PlaygroundBy now it must be clear why I’m such a huge fan of diving in Belize. On my first proper dive I nearly landed on top of a sleeping stingray while trying to achieve neutral buoyancy. On my second dive, I looked into the gaping maw of a barracuda. On my third trip into the sea, I
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Chinamans Island - Belize, Belize
For An Island of your OwnWhile heading back to Blackbird Caye with our dive crew, our boats captain – a 35-year veteran diver, fisherman, and steward of the seas – told us a funny story of the place seen here, listed on maps as “Chinamans Island” (I kid you not).
According to the story, a prominen
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Blackbird Caye Resort - Belize, Belize
The Shark DancerPictured here – behind the shark, in case you didn’t get any further than that – is Alex Ruiz. Alex is one of finest documentary videographers and underwater photographers working today, and I was lucky to get the chance to shoot side-by-side with him while in Belize.
I will be hon
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Placencia - Placencia, Belize
sponsoredDURING THE FALL, WE LOVE…BELIZEOn the Caribbean coast of Central America, Belize is an adventurer’s playground. Divers will delight in the Mesoamerican Reef, a protected underwater ecosystem teeming with hundreds of friendly fish species, colorful coral formations, and crystal-blue water as
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Sumathi Indian Restaurant - Belize City, Belize
sponsoredSumathi Restaurant - Belize CityTheres nothing formal about Sumathi Restaurant, where only a TV enlivens the bare dining area. Dont let that be a turn-off, though; the food here reflects the flavors of Belizeans with South Indian roots and is exceptionally delicious and entirely authentic.
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Pops Restaurant - San Ignacio, Belize
sponsoredPops Restaurant – San Ignacio Fry bread isnt really intended to be a complete meal—its typically served as a side—but one bite of this puffy, slightly sweet, warm bread (somewhat akin to naan) and its easy to understand how it often holds its own as breakfast. While fry bread, or fry jack,
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Elvis Kitchen - San Pedro, Belize
sponsoredElvis Kitchen - San Pedro Chef Jennie Staines is something of a local celebrity in San Pedro, where she rules the roost at Elvis Kitchen, a favorite among locals and visitors alike. If you can swing it, stop by for dinner on Friday night, when Chef Jennie and her staff present a Mayan Feas
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San Ignacio - San Ignacio, Belize
sponsoredChaa Creeks On-Site AdventuresChaa Creek is a luxurious, award-winning resort where, according to Colu Henry, the accommodations are “over-the-top” amazing. But its exceptional reputation doesnt rest solely on the “wildly civilized” rooms. Pioneers in sustainable tourism, owners Mick and Lu
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Ambergris Caye - Ambergris Caye, Belize
sponsoredSeaduced Catamaran Day Trip Putting one of your vacation days into the hands of an experienced skipper is never a bad idea if you love the ocean. Its a better idea still when the vessel is a spacious catamaran kitted out with everything youll need for a comfortable, fun, and safe day on the
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Roberts Grove Beach Resort - Placencia, Belize
sponsoredMonkey River Tour With Robert’s Grove Standing on the edge of the Belizean jungle, its hard to imagine the wonders hiding inside. Or maybe its all too easy to imagine them—what lurks within? Whether youre excited or a tiny bit fearful, its best to go “back of bush” with a knowledgeable guid
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Splash Dive Center - Placencia, Belize
sponsoredSnorkeling Silk Caye With Splash Dive Center Its no wonder Splash Dive Center has repeatedly won Belizes top tourism awards: its staff makes divers of all skill levels feel comfortable in the water. And its snorkel trip to Silk Caye Marine Reserve is one great way to get acquainted the dive
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La Ceiba - San Ignacio, Belize
sponsoredLa Ceiba Restaurant at Kaana Resort – San IgnacioOrganic farm to table is the approach at this upscale restaurant. Between the lush landscape and the tropical fruits and vegetables growing right in Kaana Resorts own garden, this culinary approach makes perfect sense. So does the inspiration
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Maya Sites - San Jose Succotz, Belize
sponsoredGuided Excursions to Maya Sites Its hard to know exactly how many Maya sites are in Belize, as many have not yet been excavated and still more remain to be discovered. But that still leaves plenty of excavated sites open to the public that are magnificent, awe-inspiring places. While some o
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Turneffe Islands - Belize, Belize
Diving of a Different KindThe mangrove forests of Turneffe Atoll provide a rich habitat for numerous species of marine animal – and crocodiles. We must not forget the crocodiles. Many species of fish live and feed in among the root systems of the mangroves, which in turn offers the big reptiles an e
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The Great Blue Hole - Belize
The Great Blue Hole, ReduxPrior to my visit to the Great Blue Hole, I had no idea that the reef extended all the way to the surface in some places – which means that even those averse to diving to great depths can experience the wonder and majesty of this stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site.
I spe
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Chan Chich Lodge - Orange Walk, Belize
Chan Chich Lodge Though Belize is replete with Maya sites, including some spectacular archaeological examples that are open to the public, Chan Chich may well be the only hotel in the country that can claim to sit atop a known former Maya site. In the late 1980s, owner Barry Bowen sought and receive
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