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Belize 7 VaCation enhanCinG tourS Make the most of your vacation, and book your tours before your trip. Everything is pre-arranged, so all you have to do is enjoy! SNUBA - Go Beyond Snorkeling! - Ambergris Caye SNUBA diving is one of the safest and easiest ways possible to experience the fascination of scuba diving with the simplicity of snorkeling. You can SNUBA down to 20 feet with no prior experience. Explore crystal clear waters with vivid coral reefs and hang out with colorful tropical species. Enjoy the incredible photo ops, and be one with the marine world. Cave Tubing & Zipride Become a Zip rider today as you connect to a series of overhead cables criss-crossing the rainforest canopy. Your cave tubing adventure starts with a jungle trail hike where your guide will point out various plants, roots, and herbs once used by the ancient Maya; after tubing, select your lunch from a wide range of buffet items from the Canopy Café at Caves Branch Outpost. Xunantunich Maya Temples & Barton Creek Cave, San Ignacio The ruins are located on one of the highest plateaus in the area and it is possible to climb to the top of El Castillo, the largest of the temples at this site. From this vantage point, one gains a panoramic view of the Cayo District and nearby Guatemala. Next, continue to Barton Creek Cave in Amish territory. Equipped with canoes and high- powered lights, we gently paddle into Xibalba (she-bal-ba). Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours. Transfers: A complete selection of private transfers is available. PORTOFINO BEACH RESORT ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ Portofino is an exclusive getaway located on the beautiful beach of ambergris Caye. Portofino offers a variety of charming accommodations with amazing views of the Caribbean Sea and barrier reef; a gorgeous swimming pool, and its famous Portofino restaurant. its on-site dive shop is the gateway to world class diving. other adventures offered include fishing, and archaeological explorations. Portofino is an ultimate getaway! RAMON'S VILLAGE RESORT ✯ ✯ ✯ Just minutes from the Village of San Pedro, this exotic beachfront island paradise boasts authentic thatched roof cabanas, a lagoon style pool, and is home to Pineapples restaurant, as well as a Padi five-star resort facility with a full slate of scuba courses and scuba trips to the barrier reef, Blue hole and turneffe elbow. enjoy snorkeling, fishing, and beach picnics or explore the jungle and mayan ruins of Belize. BEST WESTERN BILTMORE PLAZA HOTEL ✯ ✯ ✯ this Caribbean style hotel is situated in the serene residential area of Bella Vista on the northern outskirts of Belize City. it features a courtyard swimming pool, fitness center, restaurant and bar. mayan ruins, World heritage Sites, and the Blue hole and barrier reef are all within easy reach. THE GREAT HOUSE ✯ ✯ ✯ this Belizean landmark was originally built in 1927 as a family home, and still retains its beauty, grace and charm. the colonial heritage is faithfully preserved in each of the sixteen guestrooms, and spacious verandahs allow you to enjoy the soothing embrace of the Caribbean breezes. K`ANA BOUTIQUE RESORT ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ H With a perfect balance of luxury, adventure and relaxation, this is a haven for an incredible Belizean experience. the resort features 15 Casitas and Balam rooms that include luxury amenities, local art, private verandas and two private pool villas with personal houseman, private outdoor showers and personal plunge pools. enjoy exquisite dining, a tranquil swimming pool and serene poolside spa services. See ad on page 44. THE LODGE AT CHAA CREEK ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ H this private 365 acre nature reserve is set along the banks of the macal river in the foothills of the maya mountains. it caters to the traveler looking for a range of programs and activities designed to stimulate interest in the environment and culture of Belize. this lodge has twenty-three comfortable palm-thatched cottage rooms. BLANCANEAUX LODGE ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ H Blancaneaux lodge is set in the mountains of a forest reserve. understated luxury best describes the ambiance, where attention to detail, the use of local materials, authentic artisan crafts and antique furnishings define the vision of owner Francis Ford Coppola. it also boasts fine dining, horse stables and riverside Spa. HIDDEN VALLEY INN ✯ ✯ ✯ located on a 7,200 acre private reserve in Belize's mountain Pine ridge area, this intimate twelve cottage eco-resort offers quality accommodations in an unspoiled natural environment. Guests enjoy exclusive access to over 90 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, and many pools and waterfalls set within the tropical rainforest. BELIZE CITY AMBERGRIS CAYE (SAN PEDRO) CAYO DISTRICT - SAN IGNACIO AREA MOUNTAIN PINE RIDGE

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