lynnerself
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Belize?
Apr 7, 2014 16:47:56 GMT -5
Post by lynnerself on Apr 7, 2014 16:47:56 GMT -5
My daughter suggested Belize as a place to go for our 40th anniversary next year. Has anyone been there?
What should we see and do? Where should we stay?
Is the end of March a good time to visit?
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wyouser
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Belize?
Apr 7, 2014 17:01:49 GMT -5
Post by wyouser on Apr 7, 2014 17:01:49 GMT -5
I've never been there, but I believe it is on the list of places that retired Americans have been retiring to. It's far enough south to be less vulnerable to hurricanes. It's got to be WAY WAY warmer that Wyoming in winter too!!!
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milee
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Belize?
Apr 7, 2014 18:06:05 GMT -5
Post by milee on Apr 7, 2014 18:06:05 GMT -5
I went with my son (6 at the time) about 8 years ago and it was fantastic! Probably depends on what you like to do, though. We didn't spend any time in the cities, were on a live aboard catamaran and spent every day snorkeling and swimming on and around the reef and cayes. Other than a brief jungly type hike, the rest was in the water and it was gorgeous. Their fish and coral were better than anything I've seen in the Caribbean and second only to Bora Bora and surrounding isles, IMHO.
If we went back, I'd do the same thing but maybe add in a trip to see one of the Mayan ruins nearby. Or maybe try and time the trip for Whale Shark migration season and try to swim with a Whale Shark.
Tell us what you like to do and see and it will give us a better idea on if Belize would be good for you.
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zibazinski
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Belize?
Apr 7, 2014 18:16:33 GMT -5
Post by zibazinski on Apr 7, 2014 18:16:33 GMT -5
We want and had a great time!
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zibazinski
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Belize?
Apr 7, 2014 18:16:43 GMT -5
Post by zibazinski on Apr 7, 2014 18:16:43 GMT -5
Went
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lynnerself
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Belize?
Apr 7, 2014 18:28:08 GMT -5
Post by lynnerself on Apr 7, 2014 18:28:08 GMT -5
Tell us what you like to do and see and it will give us a better idea on if Belize would be good for you. Swim, beach, snorkel (but not scuba certified), hike, bird and animal watching, sightseeing, eat, drink, raft, museums, acheology and sometimes just relax.
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milee
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Belize?
Apr 7, 2014 18:41:47 GMT -5
Post by milee on Apr 7, 2014 18:41:47 GMT -5
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sunshinegal1981
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Belize?
Apr 7, 2014 21:25:06 GMT -5
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Post by sunshinegal1981 on Apr 7, 2014 21:25:06 GMT -5
Dh and I went to Belize for our honeymoon this past October! Snorkeling shark ray alley was phenomenal!
We were on Ambergris caye and caye caulker. Don't bother with Belize city.
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bookkeeper
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Belize?
Apr 8, 2014 13:02:35 GMT -5
Post by bookkeeper on Apr 8, 2014 13:02:35 GMT -5
Belize City can be very dangerous after dark. Caye Caulker is very nice and has some new development. Placencia is also very nice. US dollars are accepted and 100 dollar bills will bring you a premium at the Chinese grocery stores. My brother in law has spent his winters in Belize for the last 40 years. He can take you to some beautiful places. He has also been beaten up (mugged) several times. Belize is the third world, and you need to take the appropriate safety precautions.
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