Caye Caulker (Belize)

Advantages: idyllic setting, sun, sea and beer by sunset.
Disadvantages: gets a bit windy.

...to the idyllic island/islands of Caye Caulker. Arriving at sunset gives you the feeling that you don't want to go anywhere else...........ever!! We stayed at the Rainbow Hotel, which provides rooms that all have a sea view. In fact you didn't even have to get out of bed to watch the sun rise! Highly recommended is a snorkelling trip out to the reef, a conservation area that offers a huge range of marine life. Our snorkel guide, Carlos, took us ...
...fish. The highlight being Sharkray Alley, having plyed the local Nurse sharks and Stingrays with fish, we were then allowed to swim in amongst them, or rather for them to swim all over us, an amazing experience, almost on par with swimming with dolphins. What better way to end the day than settling down with a nice cold bottle of Beliken (local beer), or a Pantyripper (rum and pineapple juice) and watching the sunset from the Lazy Lizard bar, situated ... Read review

Advantages: snorkeling
Disadvantages: none

Caye Caulker is an island, which now consists of 2 island since the hurricane in 1961 split it up in 2 islands!. It can be dangerous to swim in unprotected areas since there are a lot of engine-boats in the lagoon, and they do not seem to care to much about swimmers! It is very easy to arrange a boat trip to be taken to the reef, where you can go snorkeling. I would highly recommend this. There are plenty of tropical fishes in the water, and corals. ...
...the coral, since, apart from the fact that you would damage it, it can be bad for your health. Some corals cause burnings, and many can cause small cuts. I stayed at Tom's Hotel for $40 per night in a modern cabin. Cheaper accomodation can be found, but if you can afford it, this place is worth its money. ... Read review

Advantages: Amazing wildlife, Mayan temples, cheap day trips & food
Disadvantages: Run down, ghettos, high visible unemployment & homelessness

...tired after the wedding and the flying that we were too exhausted to take it all in. We ordered room service and then by about 3pm local time we were sound asleep! Day 2 - Belize City and Caye Caulker ****************************************** We awoke at 4am Belize time to a phone call from OHs parents saying they'd cancelled the phone so there was no need to worry. Thanks for that parents….in fairness we were pretty much awake anyway after the very long sleep. We managed to wait in our room until we knew breakfast started, and then at 6.30 we decided to venture out. The breakfast room is a large airy space on the 2nd floor, with big glass windows again over looking the ocean. Although we were so early there was already some other people in the restaurant eating. We sat down at a table and waited. A couple of seconds later... Read review

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