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Belize - Perfect Holiday Destination

Central America plays host to tourist at its many Caribbean destinations. One such lesser known destination is Belize, located near Mexico and Guatemala. It is a peaceful & beautiful place with the Caribbean Sea right at its doorstep. Belize is primarily Creole and its people friendly and welcoming. This very factor makes it different and better than other Caribbean destinations which are not so welcoming.

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.

If you are used to the inexpensive destinations of the rest of Central America, Belize may be a bit of a shock. However, it is still relatively cheap to stay and play, more so then many of the other Caribbean Islands. There are many beautiful resorts here as well as hostels and budget 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.

Not to be missed is Lamanai a Mayan site with approximately 60 structures dating from 1500 BC. It was a thriving culture until the Spanish landed. Visiting this site will involve a 90 minute boat ride. Along the way you will see crocodiles and an abundant display of bird species. Another archeological site rich in history is Xunantunich.

You can indulge in snorkelling or scuba diving at the Belize Reef and the Cayes, which is the longest reef in Western Hemisphere. Belize's underwater world displays a very colourful reef and showcases many beautiful examples of marine life such as tropical fish.

You will wear shorts, t-shirts, and bathing suits year round in Belize, especially during the summer months. Pack a sweater or two as the evenings cool off in the winter. In general though, the climate is hot and humid, like most tropical areas.

Belize is best visited from November to May or June as the summer months sometimes get too hot to handle, making visits and excursions, such as those to the Mayan ruins, almost unbearable in the hot weather. Also July to November, are the months of the hurricane and thus best avoided. Belize City has its own airport which has regular flights from almost all the major United States and Central American cities.

Be sure to consider a visit to the small but beautiful country of Belize. It offers a variety of activities including just soaking up the sun at the beach, exploring a terrific underwater paradise, and seeing some amazing history created by its original citizens.

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