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rAmon's VIllAGe resorT o o o 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 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 o o o 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, uNESCo World heritage Sites, and the Blue hole and barrier reef are all within easy reach. KA'AnA bouTIQue resorT & spA o o o o 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 a 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. blAnCAneAux loDGe o o o o h Blancaneaux Lodge is set in the mountains of a forest reserve. "understated luxury" best describes the ambiance, where attention to detail and the use of local materials, authentic artisan crafts, and antique furnishings define the vision of owner Francis Ford Coppola. The lodge also boasts fine dining, horse stables, and the Riverside Spa. belIze CITY CAYo DIsTrICT – sAn IGnACIo AreA HopKIns VIllAGe mounTAIn pIne rIDGe HIDDen VAlleY Inn o o o 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 to the many pools and waterfalls set within the tropical rainforest. HopKIns bAY belIze o o o o Combining the comforts of home with the unparalleled adventures of a unique destination, hopkins Bay Resort curates experiences that offer new and life-altering memories of an authentic Belize vacation. This relaxed beach property offers every opportunity to enjoy marine and jungle tours while being immersed in the local culture and cuisine of hopkins Village. See ad on page 44. TurTle Inn o o o o h Turtle Inn is one of Francis Ford Coppola's luxury hideaways in Belize. Its Balinese-inspired cabanas have artisan-crafted furnishings and a broad screened deck. With its own dock and PADI ® -certified diving personnel, it provides a great base for exploring the outstanding diving and fly-fishing of the region. It also features a luxurious spa, pool, kayaks, and beach bicycles. plACenCIA 14 Belize VACATIoN ENhANCINg TouRS You'll hear English everywhere, yet remain at a loss for words in Belize. Pre- arrange these tours and understand why this country leaves visitors awestruck and speechless. Cave Tubing & Zipride Start the day with a jolt of adrenaline as you crisscross the rainforest canopy via overhead cables. An informative jungle trail hike teaches you about plants, roots, and herbs once used by ancient Mayans as you make your way toward a relaxing cave, where you'll begin tubing down to a buffet lunch at the Canopy Cave at Caves branch Outpost. SNUBA – Go Beyond Snorkeling!, Ambergris Caye blend the immersive experience of scuba diving with the simplicity of snorkeling at up to 20 feet below the surface. No experience is required to walk through crystal-clear waters, flanked by vivid coral reefs and even brighter tropical marine life. Xunantunich Maya Temples & Barton Creek Cave, San Ignacio Climb to the top of El Castillo, the largest of the temples on one of the highest plateaus in the area, and take in a panoramic view of the Cayo District and nearby Guatemala. Continue to barton Creek Cave in unexpectedly Amish territory, and paddle a canoe into Xibalba, guided by the beams of high- powered lights. Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours. Transfers: A complete selection of private transfers is available. These fine hotels are also available: AmberGrIs CAYe (sAn peDro) bELIzEAN SHORES o o o o COCO bEACH RESORT o o o o LA TERRAzAS RESORT o o o o X'TAN HA o o o plACenCIA RObERT'S GROVE bEACH RESORT o o o CApTAIn morGAn's reTreAT o o o This secluded resort is located on over 1,200 feet of white-sand beach lined with thatched-roof cabanas. It features casually elegant accommodations; two freshwater swimming pools; spa services; on-site Buena Vista restaurant; and local diving, snorkeling, sailing, fishing, Mayan ruin tours, and cave tubing.