Sunday, January 27, 2013

A Winter Getaway to Belize




One of my favorite winter getaways is Belize. In particular I fell in love with Ambergris Caye - there was nothing I didn't like. 






 It is an eco-friendly bird and wildlife watcher's paradise and with the second largest coral barrier reef in the world is a great place to engage in one of my favorite activities - snorkeling. 


Numerous species of coral including this brain coral and of course colorful tropical fish. 

Brain Coral Coffee Mug
Brain Coral Coffee Mug by VickiSims
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We earned bragging rights snorkeling with sharks and rays Hol Chan Marine Preserve. 


The island is a few miles offshore from the mainland of Belize has a very relaxed retro feeling. No big chain hotels and no building taller than 3 stories.  Even in the town of San Pedro the main methods of transportation and the mostly sand streets are walking, boats, bikes and golf carts.  To get there you either board a water taxi or a small plane.   We arrived by plane on Tropic Air - the smallest plane I'd ever flown on.  















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