Already planning your next vacation spot? As you contemplate where you will visit this year, here are a few helpful facts and excellent reasons to make Belize your vacation choice in 2016!
1. Location – situated within 2 hours flight from either Houston or Miami, Belize is ideally situated in the Caribbean region while enjoying Central America’s excellent travel status. New airlines to Belize in 2015 are Southwest and Copa Airlines meaning more travel opportunities and easier access to our little paradise.
2. English Speaking – This fact alone makes Belize an incredible vacation choice. This means that from start to finish, your vacation planning just took an easy turn. All hotels, tour operators and travel agents for the country speak English however you will want to choose agents that are actually in the country and not just familiar with selling it.
3. Affordable – Vacations need to be affordable more than anything but having access to fun, adventure and beauty all together with a DEAL is even better- wouldn’t you think so?
4. Belize’s Climate – Since the country is located below the Tropic of Cancer, our climate is considered sub- tropical. Warm with generally good weather makes up about 95% of Belize’s overall climate. Seasons are basically two: Rainy & Dry… Rainy season being from June to December and even into January with Dry season being from February through May. Temperatures level off at around 85oF and a bit higher during the drier part of the year.
5. Currency – A another factor that makes travelling to Belize so unique is the fact that the US dollar is accepted in every business, restaurant and hotel. No need to exchange money into Belizean dollars from US currency. Understanding the prices for services, purchases or payments is easier when you understand the concept of $2BZD for $1US as the recognized “street” exchange. (“Street” meaning everything outside of the banks).
6. You name it, we got it – Adventure is the name of the game in Belize. Known for its lush tropical rainforests and mysterious cave systems, as well as the 2nd longest barrier reef system in the world, Belize becomes the playground for just about every crazy activity you can imagine. Fantastic for families Belize offers unparalleled fishing, snorkelling, diving, boating, water sports and of course don’t forget- birding, caving, tubing and more!
7. Culture – Starting with the ancient Maya civilization that found its mark in Belize, the country is rich in Natural History, Maya Archaeology, regional culinary dishes, medicinal plants and gardens, guided nature trails, horseback riding and educational activities on a whole. Student groups frequent Belize during the spring and summer –taking back precious lessons, never to be forgotten.
8. Easy Access – Getting into Belize is as easy as one international airport. From this hub, travel time to ANY of the country’s attractions and hotels takes you less time than it does to plan it all. You can be at your destination within 1 hour of landing (in most cases) with various travel options including in-country flights aboard either of Belize’s two local airline carriers, by road or even helicopter transfers. You can be in the jungle for breakfast and on a gorgeous island by lunchtime-it’s that easy!
9. Friendly People – Belizeans are some of the friendliest and most helpful people you will ever encounter. Eager to share their rich culture and traditions with visitors, meeting them makes for an unforgettable experience. Whether you travel by public transportation or private shuttles, your Belizean guides and fellow-travellers will be more than happy to share their take on Belize and introduce you not only to the sights but to the language, the food and of course what it means to live in such a hidden treasure.
10. Magical Experience -Above everything that you can imagine for a vacation, creating the experience that warms your heart is by far the ultimate goal of most travellers. Seeing sights and eating great food is always good but finding that experience that touches that travel sense in you will definitely keep you coming back. That is what Belize does- great hotels & lodges, super friendly, efficient and professional people, incredible sights and tastes, unforgettable ruins, and above all knowing that Belizeans are proud of their country and doing what they do is exactly the kind of experience your Belize vacation can promise.
