• Time Zone: GTM  -600 same as US Central Standard Time
• Area: 8,867 square miles
• Capitol City: Belmopan City
• Population: 300,000
• Languages: English os the official language. Spanish, Maya, Garifuna and Creole
• Telecommunications: Belize offers domestic and international phone service, fax, internet and mail service is available in limited areas. International code is 501
• Exit fees: Passengers of international flights must pay approximately $35 US dollar. Leaving from other borders pay a lesser fees.
• Taxes: a 9% General Tax is charged on purchases of any good or service and there is a 9% lodging tax.

Roberts Grove in Placencia is located on the beach and has lots of amenities for your comfort.

Coco Beach Resort This property is also on the beach about 3.5 miles from San Pedro. It’s an easy bike ride or water taxi to town.

There are 12 private rooms. Each lodge style room comes with a touch of solitude and serenity. Every room is tastefully decorated and includes a fire place to add to the romantic ambiance.

Turtle Inn in Placencia, Enter into a world, hidden behind palm trees and grasses and beautiful koi pools.

You will love what’s behind the screened porch. 

THE PLACENCIA HOTEL AND RESIDENCES, is  huge.  This property is spread out and is massive.

Their beach is beautiful and they offer all types of excursion.

The Placencia Hotel rooms are modern, spacious and include beautiful linens  and fine amenities.

“Best Luxury, Central America” TripAdvisor 2009 & 2010 “

Best Services, Central America 2010″

This oceanfront Condominium Villas offer a unique experience.s

The resort is also very family-friendly, catering adventures and activities to kids and grandparents alike. So bring the whole family and get ready for a fantastic vacation experience.  Talk with our Belize & Costa Rica experts about your vacation to Belize.  Or call us at 1-800-284-0292.

Punta Gorda a small town located in the southern region of Belize has quaint elegant accommodations for the traveler with a little more adventure in mind.  The town of Punta Gorda is a relaxing slow-paced village where the travelers can still experience traditional cultures intact.  Accommodations vary from moderate to luxury lodges with appeal to Honeymooners, adventure traveling couples and families.  Belize TravelPOINTS featured lodges provide unique and diverse experiences.  You can experience a remote jungle camp, reachable only by canoe with amenities at your discretion such as a private chef, butler service, restaurant, bar, kayaks, canoes and hiking trails.   Or relax and enjoy the scenery from your individual cabana with thatched roofs and complimentary bikes and kayaks.  While staying in Punta Gorda there are many activities available from Snorkeling, Scuba, Kayaking, Mayan Ruins, Fishing and a visit into Rio Blanco National Park.  For more information about these lodges and Punta Gorda contact us at 1-800-284-0292 or visit our web site at www.belizetravelpoints.com

Andy James of James TravelPOINTS recently vacationed in Belize with his family. Some of the eco-adventure included Jungle Lodge stays, Luxury Island Accommodations, Mayan Cave Exploration, Bone Fishing and swimming with the Rays & Sharks.  Read the review below… 

Belize is a place–and an experience– marked by excitement and adventure. In one week my family (my wife, a teen-aged son and a teen-aged daughter) explored thousands of years of history, walked through caves and jungles of the enchanted ruins, and saw one of the world’s largest outdoor zoos. The mainland and coastal cays are remarkable wonders. We traveled on rivers, through jungles, over mountains and coral reefs, into expansive underground caves, and under glorious waterfalls. Through it all, there was an incredible collection of wildlife.   After hiking through the jungle and visiting Mayan ruins and the bat cave, we retired to the beautiful jungle lodge, that is located in the Cayo area. After dinner, we discussed the day’s activities with our hosts and another guest. Another evening was spent in Blancaneaux at the Blancaneaux Lodge. While there we hiked down the Mopan River to Rock Falls, a 100-foot waterfall where large pools of smooth, clean water beckons swimmers to relax and cool off.

Our next destination was Ambergris Cay. (A “cay” is a small low island or reef of sand, rocks, etc.) The cay had white, sandy beaches and coconut palms. It was the perfect place to relax in a beautiful tropical atmosphere. There was also a touch of “civilization,” with seaside restaurants, waterfront bars, miles of beaches, superb resort hotels, and the reef.

Ambergris Cay is just a short hop from Belize City. We stayed at Ramo’s Village and Cayo Espanto. Ramo’s Village is a quaint resort hotel with grass huts, a good restaurant, and a great location. Days were spent snorkeling and bone fishing. Evenings were spent taking a short walk into the town of San Pedro for dinner and limited shopping.

Fishing in Belize is world class! A guide took us bonefishing and we had a very successful day.

A visit to the new resort island of Cayo Espanto unveiled a romantic paradise. Individual huts have their own splash pools, private docks, and all of the amenities that are needed for a relaxing stay. Island guests can relax, take a paddle boat ride around the island, bonefish off of their private docks, and eat wonderful meals.

Belize is a destination that provides a lot to see and do. If you are interested in learning more about my family’s trip, or you would like to plan a trip like this for yourself or your family, e-mail our office at info@travelpoints.com or call at 1-800-626-3483.  Visit our web site www.belizetravelpoints.com

Belize TravelPOINTS, part of the James TravelPOINTS family, is an award-winning, family-owned and operated retail & wholesale travel business providing Colorado and the entire U.S.A. with top-notch travel management service since 1957. We’re a privately held corporation that is big enough to meet all your travel needs, but small enough to provide you with that personal touch to make your vacation experience unforgettable.

We have contracts with hotels, resorts, adventure outfitters and air carriers which allow us to give you a fantastic vacation at an amazing price.