Azarialamode : Vacation Destination: Belize, Central America

Spectacular natural attractions and the excitement of discovering Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret draw travelers from around the globe, promising both relaxation and the richly rewarding authenticity they seek in a genuine Caribbean getaway. Belize: (formerly British Honduras) is a country located on the north eastern coast of Central America. Belize has a diverse society, comprising many cultures and languages. Belize is bordered to the north by Mexico, south and west by Guatemala, and to the east by the Caribbean Sea. It is the only nation in the region with a British colonial heritage.

Travel Documents: A current passport, valid through your departure date, is required for entry into Belize

Currency: The ISO code for the Belize dollar is BZD. The Belize dollar is subdivided into 100 cents. One USD is worth 2 BZD

Climate: The overall climate of Belize can be described as sub-tropical. The humidity while high, is seldom oppressive for long and is most noticeable along the coast. The mean annual humidity is 83%, but many days the humidity is masked by the cooling sea breezes.

People: Belize is often described as a "melting pot" of cultures all intermingled to form a unique "Belizean identity". Even with the many interracial unions, Belize boasts several distinct and identifiable ethnic groups. These include the Creole, Mestizo, Maya, Garifuna, East Indians, Chinese and Mennonites. These all blend to form a people with a wide diversity of cultures, traditions and beliefs all co-existing in harmony. The Belizean society exemplifies the preservation of individual identities and ethnic differences

Food: The traditional food of Belize is popular world wide. Some of them are Relleno, Tamales, Escabeche, Tacos, Chimole and Negro. Belizeans like to eat rice, either with fried chicken, or sweet beef. Fruit and vegetable salad also form an important part of the Belizean food. Corn is one of the important cooking ingredients and is used for cooking tortillas, bollos and tamalitos. Maya and Spanish flavors are also used for preparing Foods in Belize.

Come enjoy:

The longest barrier reef in this hemisphere, home to the Great Blue Hole, hundreds of islands, snorkel and dive locations.
Hundreds of ancient Maya sites both excavated and jungle-covered.
Lush tropical rain forest with many species of birds, and exotic tropical flora and fauna.

Attractions & Activities:
Ka’ana’s “Overnight Adventure At Caracol” has been featured in Smarter Travel’s “10 Best Places To Be When The World Ends.” Smarter Travel, a Smarter Travel Media LLC Company, is one of the largest online travel resources offering deals, news and tips to its online members.

Raggamuffin Tours: Three-day sailing trips to Placencia depart every Tuesday and Friday. Raggamuffin has a reputation as a party boat!

Frenchie’s Diving:Offers full-day trips (three dives) to Blue Hole and Turneffe and half-day trips (two dives) to Hol Chan, Caye Chapel or Spanish Bay. Night dives at Caye Caulker Marine Reserve

Belize Zip Lining

Belize Zoo

Fishing

Horseback Riding

Kayaking

Scuba Diving

Snorkeling in Belize

Windsurfing and Kite boarding

Island and Atolls:The islands off the coast of Belize offer white sand beaches near to the barrier reef, turquoise waters and abundant fish life. Live the island life in established communities such as Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker or opt for a private getaway at small resorts, retreats and campsites on the smaller islands that dot the reef line from north to south.

Festivities: Festivities for Independence Day in Belize extend over three weeks in Belize. Traditional events include the Queen of the Bay Pageant, Carnival Parade, St. George’s Caye Day Citizens Parade, Expo, Official Independence Day Celebrations, and live musical concerts.