Belize - Perfect Holiday Destination
by Karl Velasquez
http://www.rxbelize.com
Belize is located next to Mexico and Guatemala in Central
America. Its shores are lined by the Caribbean Sea, and it's
a beautiful tourist destination that is often ignored.
Belize is mainly Creole, and the people are peaceful,
friendly, and welcome tourists. Many find this a nice change
from some of the Caribbean destinations where tourists often
feel unwelcome.
Belize is a lazy, relaxed, laid back place where wrist
watches almost have no meaning. Many westerners find it hard
to adjust to this after their hectic city lifestyle. Another
feather in Belize's cap is that it is an English speaking
place making one and all feel comfortable.
One thing to be aware of is that Belize is one of the more
expensive places to visit in Central America. However, in
comparison to many destination spots, you can still lodge
and play here even if you are confined to a budget.
Accommodations run the gamut from luxury resorts, to
hostels, and inexpensive hotels.
Belize has great outdoors it is home to many natural
habitats, coral reefs and rainforests to name a few. Belize
is a naturist's paradise, having many different types of sea
life such as fishes and mammals can be found in its waters.
Belize has something to offer to everybody. It also has
archaeological attractions, in the form of Mayan ruins. You
can take a day off to experience for yourself the rich
historical background that these ruins display.
Lamanai is a Mayan site that is a must see. It consists of
60 or so structures that were inhabited from 1500 BC until
the Spanish arrived. To reach this site you must take a 90
minute boat trip where you can see plenty of species of
birds along with crocodiles. Xunantunich is another
archaeological site that holds much history and is a
fascinating area.
Be sure to take or rent scuba or snorkeling gear and visit
the underwater world around Belize. The Cayes is the
longest reef in the Western Hemisphere. You will find
hundreds of species of tropical fish here, and at the
Belize Reef, another stunner.
The tropical weather in Belize is generally hot and humid
particularly in summers, though the evenings tend to get a
little cold. Therefore, while packing all tourists must make
considerations of the weather and include a few sweaters
besides the host of shorts, t-shirts and bathing suits.
Most Central American cities as well as several
international airports in the United States connect to
Belize City. The best months for your visit are November to
May or June. Hurricanes tend to strike from July to
November, so you may want to avoid traveling to Belize
during those months. Remember too, that the most heat and
humidity occur during the summer months. If you plan to
study some archeology, you most likely would find the
temperatures hard to stand tolerate.
Belize is a beautiful little country with plenty to see and
do. It's perfect for people who are interested in not only
lying on a breathtaking beach, but experiencing a rich
underwater sea world, and the history of the area's original
inhabitants as well.
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