Has anyone ever been to Belize? What's it like?

Question

Some1 said like the Caribbeans. We might go there for our honeymoon.

Answer 1

Yes, but we never went into Belize city, we went right from out cruise ship to a island to snorkel. There is great shopping, which our ship gave a class on. A "super shopper" told everyone were to go, and what to buy.
On to the honeymoon part, yes the Caribbean is very nice, but I have been to Bermuda, and it as so much better. You just feel at home and safe there, but if you are dead set on the Caribbean, try grand cayman, very nice, no crime, safe, and welcoming!

Answer 2

Belize is a 3rd world country, now having said that it is also a very beautiful country. Unlike other carribean ports, you cannot get off the ship and go off wandering on your own. Belize city is unsafe. The ship will dock about 5 miles out and smaller boats called tender boats will take you from the cruise ship to the pier. There is a 'tourism village' right at the pier with some shopping. The toursim village / dock area is fenced in. Most people have prearranged shore excursions at this port. No that I have scared you off, I will say that some of the tours you can take in Belize are fantastic. You can see stuff that you cannot see anywhere else. They have a few different Mayan ruins tours that are very popular. I recommend Lamani it is an awesome tour. Cave tubbing is also popular. Also, if you are a beach person, they have day trips to private out islands called cayes which are very cool. Go to cruisecritic.com and go to the message board than look at Belize on the ports board. You will have a good time there if you have an excursion lined up.

Answer 3

Belize City is depressing. The archaeological ruins throughout the country are spectacular. The off-shore islands are really nice. If I were you, I'd take a cruise out of Houston or Galveston, Texas. They have one-week cruises that go to Cozumel (highly recommend the Catamaran Snorkel cruise with free Margaritas and Carona); then to Roatan, Honduras (take the Tabyana Beach Tour, best beach in the world); then on to Belize where you can take archaeological tours or cave river floating through the jungle, or swimming with sharks and sting rays, or snorkeling off a powder white beach. They used to stop at Cancun, but can't now since the hurricane changed the depth of the water there, too shallow for big ships. We've done the trip on Carnival and Norwegian. With Carnival, you leave from Galveston and get into Cozumel earlier in the day. From Houston, you go on Norwegian, which is a nicer ship, but arrive later in the day. Take your pick. With the cruise, you unpack once, then get to see all these places. Far better than unpacking, packing, etc. Happy Honeymoon!

Answer 4

Yesd and that i'm retiring to belize . a pleasing usa , twin passports are avaiable , climate is outstanding , fee of residing continues to be useful , and politically reliable . English is the valid language , each body is pleasant , and there is a huge contingency of North american human beings there section time or finished time . that is actual available through airplane or boat and also you're short journeys from the V.I. , Bahamas , Aruba, etc . in simple terms an superb position .

Answer 5

I have heard that it is meant to be very beautiful, but before you take a chance on going somewhere you and your partner may not like do some research, afterall it is your honeymoon so that should be a truely magical experience, also remember what somebody else likes could be completely different than what you like. Wishin y'all the very best.

Answer 6

yea i have gone 2 belize its very nice

Answer 7

no i have never been to be

Answer 8

Hello, I'm a travel agent, and I found this information in my web site www.aatcheaptravel.com
I think is a good idea go to Belize for honeymoon.
for more quesitons be free to email me at [e-mail]

Why Go: Trip Ideas

Belize City, Belize: Jungle Fever
Grab your binoculars and come feel the heat of raw, tropical jungle in Belize.
Set out from Belize City on a day excursion of your choice into the Belize jungle, rife with rivers, ruins and rainforests. So you're not Indiana Jones; Belize offers organized tours, providing everything from informative tour guides and transportation to bottled water and hot, native lunches of rice, beans and chicken.

The Belize jungle has something for everyone from reptile-phobes and dolphin-devotees to monkey-lovers and bird-watchers. Take the sting out of coordinating an outing, and choose a tour that sates your jungle passion. Go cave-tubing by flashlight in a clear-water river in Jaguar Park, spy crocs on a majestic river safari, weave through Mayan ruins on a medicinal rainforest walk, or spend the day on a quiet caye snorkeling and swimming with dolphins.

If you would rather explore the jungle on your own, Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary offers trail maps that blanket its 100,000 acres. Be sure to sling a canteen on your belt; temperate weather and tree shade aside, Belize has jungle fever




Recommendations & Suggestions:

BEFORE YOU GO:
Belize City ,Belize


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
-A valid passport is required for entry into the country of Belize. Canadian and U.S. citizens do not need a visa.
-Non-U.S. citizens, please contact the nearest consulate or embassy of the country to which you are traveling to determine your entry/visa requirements.
-There is a US$20 departure fee charged at the Belize airport.
-US citizens are allowed to bring back $400 worth of merchandise duty-free.

CURRENCY:
-Currency is the Belizean dollar, which currently trades at a fixed rate of BZ$2 to US$1.
-24-hour ATMs are not as widely available in Belize as in other countries, but they do exist.
-Major international credit cards are accepted in most hotels and restaurants.
-Traveler's Checks are accepted at most large hotels and stores, but you may have trouble cashing them at local boutiques and restaurants.
-Tipping for service is 10-15%, although some hotels and restaurants automatically add a gratuity to the bill.

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION:
-A rental car can be a good, but pricey option, (usually $60-$110 per day). At some jungle locales a car would be useless once you are there, in others, it will give you freedom.
-Road rules are the same as in the US. Most road signs use international symbols. Belize generally has good roads and courteous drivers for Latin America. However, you should still drive defensively and watch for potholes, farm animals, etc.
-Taxis rates should be negotiated in advance when you get in the cab.

LANGUAGE:
English is the official language of Belize, although Spanish, Creole, Garifuna and Mayan are widely spoken throughout the country.

ELECTRICITY:
-120 volts/60 cycles, which is compatible with the US.

HEALTH & SAFETY:
-Use hotel in-room safes for your valuables and passport, when possible, but this is not always the case in jungle lodges. Usually the lodge will have a safe at the front desk.
-Just as you would when traveling to an unfamiliar area, consult any major guidebook or check with your hotel about any areas to avoid or precautions to take, and use common sense
-Water in many first class hotels is potable, but you should confirm this with the front desk--if in doubt, drink bottled water.
-Bring sun block and drink lots of water in the tropical heat.
-Mosquitoes are not as bad as you would think in a tropical rainforest, but you should still take repellent. Some areas, such as Mountain Pine Ridge, which you might visit on a day trip, do have problems.

OTHER:
Bring binoculars -- one pair per person. You will be glad you have your own personal pair of binoculars when trying to quickly spot a monkey, toucan, or parrot.
-The temperature is usually warm and can be wet (that's why it's called a rainforest) so bring a light rainproof jacket and appropriate shoes. When the sun is out, it's intense.


CALLING CUSTOMER SERVICE:
When calling Customer Service from Belize, dial 811 or 555 prior to the toll-free number printed in your confirmation e-mail.




Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary


Head to Cockscomb Basin for raw jungle and rugged mountain trails that will keep you on your toes. The almighty jaguar, 300 species of birds, and myriad flora and fauna exist among the park's 100,000 plus acres, situated in close proximity to the Maya Mountains.

Pick up a trail map at the visitor center and register in the hut by the entrance before proceeding 6 miles west to the reception center or sanctuary headquarters. Hikers, be prepared for trails that, though excellently maintained, may require crossing small rivers and traipsing through mud. Long pants, shirts and bug spray are recommended. Admission $5. Open daily 8am-5pm.



Jaguar Paw Cave Tubing


The full-day excursion described below is offered from the Princess Hotel in Belize City, but other comparable tours exist. Check with your hotel for more details.

The tour begins with a 75-minute ride to Jaguar Park followed by a 45-minute trail hike to the caves led by a tour guide. Participants are provided with flashlights before setting sail in their inflated inner tubes, which are propelled by gentle currents through the winds of the clear river water. This segment of the trip lasts approximately two hours. Post float, dig into a native lunch of rice, beans and chicken. Soda and water are provided as well. Wearing a bathing suit, shorts and a tee shirt is recommended and bringing a towel and a change of clothes for after the tube ride is a good idea. Tours begin around 8am and return between 4:30 and 5pm. The cost per person is $95.



Lamanai


The full-day excursion described below is offered from various hotels in Belize City such as the Radisson Ft. George and the Princess Hotel & Casino.

Excursions to Lamanai offer visitors a three-fold experience comprised of a river safari, a tour of the ruins, and a medicinal rainforest walk. Up and out at 8:30am, travelers board an air-conditioned coach and ride 45 minutes to the country's Orange Walk district where a motorized canoe is waiting for them. Boats hold between 8-15 people. On the 1 -2 hour river safari, you may encounter crocodiles, bats, iguanas, birds and monkeys--and don't be surprised if a friendly spider monkey hops aboard and shyly requests a banana or a cookie.

Upon reaching Lamanai, the group disembarks and breaks for lunch. Post-repast, prepare to tour the dwellings, courts and temple ruins as well as Belize's largest Pre-Classic structure, a hillside temple overlooking the New Belize River. This 950-acre archeological reserve is also home to the country's only archaeological museum. When you are done perusing the artifacts, trade in your archeologist's hat for a botanist's cap and learn about the healing herbs of the Belizean rainforest. It is best to book this excursion at least two days in advance. The full-day outing lasts from 8am-4:30pm and costs $95 per person.



Snorkeling


The full-day excursion described below is offered from the Princess Hotel in Belize City, but other comparable tours exist. Check with your hotel for more details.

A day trip to Goff's Caye (pronounced key) is a fine way to spend time snorkeling and hanging out with the dolphins and manatees of Belize without having to trek too far from Belize City. After a 45-minute ride to the water, travelers board a motorized boat and head out to the breeding grounds of favorite water mammals, dolphins and manatees. Post petting and playing, lunch is served, and post-digestion, snorkeling time begins. Plan on returning to your point of departure around 4:30pm.

Bottled water, lunch, a tour guide and snorkeling equipment are included in the price of this package. This excursion lasts from 8:30am-4:30pm and the cost is $85 per person