Congratulations! You've made the smart decision and are coming to blissful Belize for your next vacation. That means you already know this English-speaking Caribbean country has the atmosphere, the activities and the peace you cherish, in a natural environment that has never been trashed. Now the question becomes, where to stay?
Vacation Rentals
These days, Belize offers a world of alternatives at a variety of price points. If you are traveling with children or seniors, for example, you may want to forgo a traditional hotel in favor of a sleek, clean and centrally located vacation rental. Accommodating fussy eaters or health-specific diets is never a problem when you have your own kitchen. Check out the local farmers' markets or swing into a surprisingly modern supermarket in town to discover favorite foods old and new.
Ambergris Caye rentals are mostly located in exclusive and upscale condo complexes and feature pools, sports courts, fitness rooms, flat-screen TVs, and other amenities you'd expect in a premier property. These homes are well-constructed, quiet, and as a general rule, within easy walking or golf-cart distance of San Pedro, the area's leading town.
Belize vacation rentals come with all the extras you'd expect, such as air conditioning, wireless Internet, free parking, and security. Unlike vacation rentals in other locations, in Belize housekeeping services are almost always offered with the rental. It's easy to check out these vacation rentals online and find your perfect Ambergris Caye accommodation.
Exotic Caye Beach Resort
On the other hand, perhaps you're a person who goes on vacation to be pampered. When it comes to cooking, the only thing you want to make is reservations. You want resort comforts, hotel services, and all the privacy of home. In that case, you're probably already looking at the Exotic Caye Resort and similar pleasure palaces in Ambergris Caye. This approach brings you in-house restaurants and cozy watering holes, although many resort rooms these days include kitchens as well. At the Exotic Caye, you may specialize your stay with a package that celebrates your love for fly-fishing or yoga, or arrange to visit the mysterious Mayan ruins nearby.
Belize is known for its clear-as-glass waters, so snorkeling, diving or both should figure in your plans. Hotels like the Exotic Caye Resort know all the best tour operators and will arrange everything based on your tastes and convenience. When it's time to dry off, bird-watching experts will show you herons, egrets, and other colorful local species. One of the best-known endangered Caribbean animals, the gentle manatee, is yours for the viewing from the deck of a comfortable boat. For high-energy types, there's also wind-sailing, jet-skiing with personal watercraft, or the noisy fun of air boating across wetlands.
Seekers after tropical vacations will find plenty to love and even more to do in Belize, especially in the Ambergris Caye area. Whether embracing thrills or just looking to chill, travelers can easily find and follow their holiday dreams in this friendly and fascinating country.
