Going to Belize in january!! Any suggestions on must sees?

[Coralgurl]

Originally Posted by Reef_Geek

not all family doctors will provide vaccinations for travel. This is the travel clinic my wife and I used. Typically travel medicine is not covered by Alberta Health.
http://www.rsmed.ca/

there is a consultation fee that is not eligible under most health insurance plans, but the vaccinations (with DIN) are often eligible for out-of-pocket reimbursement for most drug plans (if you have one).

I've not been to Belize. Have been researching this resort: http://www.almondbeachbelize.com/

and their listed activities
http://www.almondbeachbelize.com/bel...urs-activities

keep us posted!

Good to know about the shots, thank you!

My daughter has an underwater camera I'm going to use, it's a point and shoot. I have a dslr, but I still suck at pics so might take my old point and shoot as well as it takes great photos.

I will post more details once I know!

I'm not worried about my tanks as my daughter has gotten good at taking care of them while we are away.

[Coralgurl]

Well, this is not a suitcase trip I've learned, we will be traveling all over so will be looking for a good backpack. From the coast to the mountains. Jason pulled up his maps from when he went in the 90's so he knows where he wants to go. should be an adventure! I'm so planning the next trip, all our travels have been go go go, need a down time trip, but I'm not complaining, this will be great

[Reef_Geek]

yeah, I'm definitely going to hit you up for tips when you get back. take lots of pictures no matter what camera you're using!

[toxic111]

Book an appointment with the Public Health Nurse, they will give you the information on which shots etc you need. In most cases they can give you the shots as well.

[intarsiabox]

Hepatitis shots are over a 6 month period to get all the doses and be fully protected under the standard time line. You can ask to have a rapid dose schedule which can be done in 3-4 weeks time frame. Belize is considered an intermediate/high risk area, so make sure you get the shots.

[Reef_Geek]

Are you excited yet?

I'm looking at going with my wife in late 2013.

Here's what we're researching:

Fly Air Canada/United on a Saturday 6:40am departure, 1:20 layover in Houston, Belize City by 3pm.

Return United/Air Canada on a Saturday 12:20pm departure, 3 hr layover in Houston, back to Calgary after 9pm. (flights found on Expedia.ca)

Week 1, stay on mainland, perhaps at Almond Beach Resort.

http://www.almondbeachbelize.com/

TripAdvisor reviews and guest photos
http://expediaca.tripadvisor.com/Hot...k.html#REVIEWS

Check-out on the Saturday mid way, go get picked up by the another resort.

Week 2, stay on one of the atolls, at Turneffe Island Resort. We wouldn't want to stay on an island the whole time without seeing the real mainland Belize.

http://www.turnefferesort.com/

TripAdvisor reviews and guest photos
http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Revi...ize_Cayes.html

Have a good trip! Make sure you take lots of pictures. Keep your ears open about anything you hear on these places, if you don't mind! Thanks!

Looking forward to hearing about your trip, and what activities you enjoyed!

[Snappy]

Belize is very beautiful but very 3rd world and poverty stricken. Pretty well everyone speaks english - it used to be called British Honduras.

An absolute must see in Belize -
Jungle river & Lamanai ruins tour - is a MUST SEE!

If diving, anywhere along the barrier reef on the Ambergris Caye side.
I also recommend the "Blue Hole" - it's a full day excersion but well worth it - you can do a 3 tank dive on the trip.
I can give you dive shop recommendations and a few other tips as well if you want to give me a call.