Monday, 23 December 2013

TEN REASONS WHY BELIZE IS A HONEYMOONERS VACATION PARADISE

TEN REASONS WHY BELIZE IS PERFECT AS A HONEYMOONERS VACATION PARADISE

December 23rd, 2013 by Oscar Castaneda for Balaam Eco Adventures

                                                                             

There are many great reasons to visit beautiful Belize, with white sandy beaches and so much to do and  having a Honeymoon is definitely one of them.  A recent study by Conde Naste Bridal Groups American Study shows honeymooners from North America typically spending twice as much and staying twice as long as your average vacationer. They spend on average $5,000.00 and want a really great experience. According to a recent travel article on CNN, Costa Rica and Belize are “are two of the most up and coming honeymoon destinations right now.”

Why have a Belize Honeymoon Vacation?  Here are ten reasons why Belize is a Honeymooners vacation paradise. Let’s see if I can convince you.


 1)Belize is in the Caribbean & Central America
  


Considered part of the British Commonwealth, Belize is both in Central America and also in the Caribbean. With just a quick flight from Canada and the US Belize is a very affordable destination gaining  popularity as a honeymooners vacation paradise. You can be in Belize a lot faster than flying from New York City to Los Angeles,California.  You can combine your vacations snorkeling among stunning coral reefs, visit Palm studded Cayes, pronounced as “keys”, enjoy perfect weather, explore Ancient Mayan Templesswim under stunningly gorgeous waterfalls, journey into caves underground and so much more…..

 2)Belize is very affordable























Imagine celebrating your love for each other with the best of Rainforests and the Caribbean enjoying Belize Adventure Tours.   Belize is quickly gaining popularity as a very affordable and inexpensive honeymooners Paradise. Balaam Eco Adventures has come up with an All Inclusive Belize Honeymoon & Beach Package and you will realize how inexpensive things are as you will be amazed at getting real value for your money

With this Package you will be spending your honeymoon money on essencials such as accommodations, full breakfast, daily lunch special or packed lunch, dinner, and tours.  We take care of all the details making it so much easier for you to enjoy what matters most being with each other enjoying your honeymoon.


3) Belize is Mother Nature’s Best Kept secret


The key to having great conversations with your friends is to have the most incredible stories to tell, why not add your incredible Belize Honeymoon Vacation experience to the mix?  Belize is Mother Nature’s best kept secret and many  are discovering this jewel in the heart  of Central America and the Caribbean.


With 40 % of Belize being protected as National Parks and Reserves Belize is indeed Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret with something for every taste.  Come taste, feel, touch, try, smell and live a Belize All Inclusive Experience and take with you unbelizeable memories to last a lifetime.  With abundance of flora and fauna, the only Jaguar Preserve in the World, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, scarlet macaws, the largest barrier reef, the Blue Hole and so much more…..


   4)Belize has so many activities to do


When you decide to enjoy your honeymoon in this sunny, Tropical Belizean Paradise you will find no end to  romantic and adventureous activities to do in the company of each other.  Canoe down the gentle macal river with a cooler full with food, drinks , snacks and camera for great pictures of exotic wildlife, toucans, iguanas, howler monkeys and of beautiful scenery.


Horseback ride on jungle trails to Ancient Maya Pyramids and , hand in hand climb to the top  of El Castillo at Xunantunich , float on inner tubes inside caves as you journey into the Maya Underworld “Xibalba”, go scuba diving to the Great Blue Hole, ride a bicycle into town, lay on a hammock and enjoy massages, cocktails, wine, beautiful beaches or just relax in each others arms.

   5) Belize is friendly






















How people are treated as they travel through a country can either make or break their vacation.  Belize has the friendliest people and that makes everyone’s vacation.  Belize is so tiny about the size of Massachusetts and everyone knows everyone.  I have been to the US and people don’t talk to each other on the streets, in Belize we do.  Our friendly people is Belize’s greatest asset.

Visitors to Belize always ask me Oscar why is everyone so nice to us?   What do they want from us?  I laugh and say, we don’t want anything and we are just friendly, easy going, helpful people.   Belizeans are happy to show our visitors a great time and for them to take lifetime memories.  



  6)Belize is easy and laid back























Travelling in and around Belize the people are very friendly, helpful and welcoming making Belize extremely easy.    A lot of our visitors have travelled all over the world and have declared Belize travel as easy and laid back.    It’s not just that English is the official language, it’s that Belize has invested real thought and effort into its tourist industry. Signs are clear, there’s plenty of travel guidance online, and employees from all levels of Belize’s tourist industry are wonderful and helpful with  big smiles on their face.


Belize is uncomplicated, friendly and laid-back, the Jewel as we the locals call it, is so easy to travel.  You can climb the pyramids at Xunantunich, float on inner tubes on the Caves Branch river and enjoy a romantic dinner  at sunset all in the same day!   Even the money has an easy conversion rate of two Belize dollars for one US dollar which is gladly accepted anywhere in Belize.


   7)Belize has the largest Barrier Reef & the Blue Hole


Aldus Huxley said “ If the world had and end, then British Honduras (now Belize) would be the end.”  This tiny country in both Central America and the Caribbean boasts the largest living Barrier Reef with a span of 186 miles long, second to the Barrier Reef of Australia.


The Great Blue Hole was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is the #1 top and most popular diving destination in the world out of the top 10 dive sites as compiled by Lonely Planet.   Divers from all over the world come to Belize to go scuba diving at the World famous Blue Hole.


  8)Belize has great Beaches


Need I say more....


9)Belize has perfect weather




With perfect sunny days and average temperatures of 85 degrees setting the stage for romance is so easy in Tropical Belize.  Just remember to apply sunscreen often and drinks lots of water, beers and cocktails.   From secluded white beaches, jungle adventures, diving the Blue Hole, climbing Ancient Maya Temple sand Archaeological sites your Belize Vacation is the perfect backdrop for a couples Romantic Belize Honeymoon.

  10)Belize is the ultimate Rainforest and Reefs destination


Take a break from the daily rat race to truly enjoy  the  finner things in life.   In Belize  you will undoubtedly break away from the stress of everyday life in some of the most relaxing and stunning environments possible.  From Rainforest to Reefs adventures offering world class accommodations within many different budgets making a Belize Vacation very affordable.



Come experience the cultures, climb Pyramids,Temples ,Palaces, learn about the Maya Calender, cave tube on rapids inside caves, journey into the Maya Underworld, snorkel, dive the Blue Hole, sail on a catamaran or relax on the beach.

Share your love for each other with Balaam Eco Adventures All Inclusive Belize Honeymoon & Beach Package.  Let us help you with all the logistics and every single detail so you have all the time savouring every minute in this jewel and tropical paradise. Creating lifetime memories one vacation at a time.



Creating lifetime memories one vacation at a time.  
 
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Balaam Eco Adventures
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Thursday, 12 December 2013

TEN TOP REASONS WHY BELIZE IS PERFECT FOR A SPRING BREAK FAMILY VACATION

TEN TOP REASONS WHY BELIZE IS PERFECT FOR A SPRING BREAK FAMILY VACATION

December 12th 2013 by Oscar Castaneda for Balaam Eco Adventures

Getting affordable and great deals on Spring Family vacations can be quite tricky these days with families having different interests , age ranges and expectations.   I can still remember travelling with my family when I was  in my teens as they were the best experiences of my life which I vividly remember.  

The question is, how to keep everyone entertained, excited about the activities , tours, interested, bonding and spending quality time together as a family ?    We have come up with affordable Balaam Eco Adventures  Family Packages to Belize in the heart of Central America and the Caribbean.   Many families have discovered Belize and have returned numerous times recommending Belize to their friends who have given great reviews and are also returning and recommending this secret vacation destination to their friends.


What is so spectacular about this tiny English speaking Caribbean Paradise and what makes it the ultimate affordable Family Vacation destination?   

After asking return visitors many times why they love Belize so much, I put together my top TEN TOP REASONS WHY BELIZE IS PERFECT FOR A SPRING BREAK FAMILY VACATION :



1)Easy travel to Belize
With  direct flights from the US and Canada, easy connections, getting to this Tropical Paradise called Belize is both hassle and stress free leaving more time to enjoy Mother Nature’s best kept secret with your family. 




It’s the perfect destination for a quick weekend  getaway, short vacation, family reunion, wedding or for an all inclusive Belize Honeymoon vacation package.  Spring break is the ideal time to have a  Belize Vacation with major Airlines flying to Belize within two hours. Why not start planning right now?

Family vacation packages are very affordable also making it  easier with added value deals.  We have Balaam Eco Adventures affordable Family Vacations Packages and other packages to choose from starting at $375.00US per person.   Families have come with picky kids and leave with their kids eating everything and that’s something that doesn’t happen everyday.

2)English is the main Language
 With the ease in language more and more people are looking for a Spring Break Family Vacation in Belize.  Everyone in Belize speaks English  and its the only country in Central America with English as the official language. Most people speak a number of languages such as English, Spanish, Yucatec Maya.  Everyone in Belize is very friendly, always smiling and easy going, no hurry no worry seems to be the mantra and compared to other Caribbean vacation destinations, Belize represents value for money. 




3)AFFORDABLE:  
 According to Lonely Planet's  top 10 best overseas family holiday destinations of  October 27, 2013  Belize is listed as # 3.

“Whether you're looking for a beach to sit on, or much more (particularly as kids get past six or seven), Belize is an affordable Caribbean trip that is a boon for families.

It's compact, cheap and nearly everyone speaks English. There's super wildlife to see –Howler monkeys and crocodiles by land, sea turtles and (harmless) nurse sharks by mask and snorkel - plus kids can learn the drums on the beach.

In the interior there's still more fun in the water, with underground rivers to tube, jungle lodges on swimming holes and Mayan ruins reached by boat.”

This is an edited extract from Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2014, Lonely Planet.  Published October 29, 2013, RRP: $24.99.




 4)WEATHER

Belize is comfortable with an average temperature of 85 degrees  between the months of Janaury to May making it the best time for a Belize Vacation and Adventure tours.  With so much to do from exploring Mayan temples, hiking  rainforests jungle  trails, cave tubing inside caves systems, zipline tours, horseback riding, waterfalls, snorkeling the great Barrier reefs, diving the Great Blue Hole, enjoying a massage or enjoying nature’s tanning saloon on any beach. Belize has the perfect weather to do all these activities and more…..



5)EDUCATIONAL

What better way to educate your family about other cultures and this unique uncrowded destination known as the jewel of the Caribbean.  With Balaam Eco Adventures Community Outreach & Volunteer Programmes your family will have the opportunity to help the less fortunate, understand the bio-diversity of Cultures which make Belize such a unique place while enjoying a great Spring Break Family Vacation in Belize.



Our Belize Adventure Tours and packages are designed to give you the best possible experience which you will always remember.  Balaam Eco Adventures is creating lifetime memories one Vacation at a time.  Learn Spanish and Maya as you interact with kids and their families  through our social programmes and make long lasting friendships.  Learn to cook Mayan food, make pottery and learn about medicinal remedies using rainforest's plants remedies with a Maya Shaman.


6)HEARTLAND OF THE MAYA

Belize is the heartland of the Maya Civilisation with more Maya temples per square mile and 15 Mayan Sites which are open to the public.  The most  popular Archaeological sites visited in Belize are: Xunantunich with El Castillo at 130 feet tall overlooking Guatemala and two friezes, Altun Ha where the largest Jade Head in the Maya Region was found sculpted in the face of the Sun God “Kinich Ahau, Lamanai with the tallest temple at 112 feet, Caracol the tallest man made structure in all of Belize at 140 feet tall and ActunTunich Mucknal Cave where 18 bodies were found as sacrifices  to the Gods of the underworld in “Xibalba”.


However Lamanai is the most popular and most visited Archaeological site with amazing views overlooking the New River lagoon.  Imagine travelling back in time to experience one of the most interesting Civilisations that ever existed and learning how the Maya were able to calculate time to a remarkable degree of accuracy using only stone pyramids and the stars.  You will be left in awe of their accomplishments and predictions and so much history that has been documented and discovered by Archaeologists and Scholars.

7)CULTURES
Belize is so culturally diverse with the warmest and friendliest people around who always have great smiles on their face. The people of Belize are by far warm, friendly, have  a big heart,  are peaceful and  loving.


Belize has a multicultural mix consisting of ethnic groups like the Creoles, Mestizos, Mayas, Garifunas, Asians, East Indians, Mennonites (Amish) and many other ethnic groups all happily getting along in this tiny country.  

Since most locals speak many languages it is easy to meet people and become friends with them to learn Spanish, Maya and have great moments, experiences and conversations.




8)RAINFOREST & BEACH VACATION IN ONE

Have excellent conversation topics with you friends about your Belize Family Spring Vacations and experiences.   Offering the best of both worlds, Belize is becoming very popular among those looking for privacy as our white sandy beaches are uncrowded.  
 
Climb Maya Temples, pyramids, palaces, zip line over the jungle canopy, float on inner tubes inside cave systems, hike great nature trails and find spectacular cave entrances like at Actun Tunichil Mucknal Cave, visit the largest waterfall in Central America, visit Natural History Museums like the one at Chaa Creek Lodge, visit butterfly gardens and so much more…..  



Go Scuba Diving at the Great Blue Hole declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef to see stunning corals and marine life, dive with majestic creatures like the  whale sharks who come to spawn in our Caribbean waters or just enjoy a free day of massages and relaxation.


Did I just say Whale and Shark in the same sentence? Whale Sharks are gentle giants of the sea but something about having the words whale and shark next to each other makes it sound intimidating.



9)VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES
Belize is a Nature lover’s paradise with over 200 palm islands, sandy beaches, the largest Barrier Reef on this side of the hemisphere ; 3 atolls; Turneffe, Lighthouse where we have the Great Blue Hole and Glovers Reef, scenery, rainforest, Archaeological sites & Maya Temples.  


Flora and fauna call Belize their home with native birds and animals in Protected areas and Reserves.  Belize has sanctuaries, rivers, herbal trails, massive Mayan Temples like Caracol that are still among the tallest man made structures in the country even to today’s date and massive systems of subterranean caves.  




With approximately 40 per cent of land being protected, the forests support a vast range of wildlife including five large cat species: Jaguar, Puma, Ocelot, Jaguarundi and Margay.   If you love birding we have over 620 species of both migrant and local birds which have been recorded.



 10)RESPONSIBLE SUSTAINABLE ECO TOURISM
In  Belize we promote green, sustainable travel  therefore  you can feel good about being a tourist and contributing to a great cause by having a Family Spring Break Vacation with Balaam Eco Adventures.

From Tour Operators, Tour Guides, boat captains, resort owners and their staff, we Belizeans are proud and protective of our jewel, Belize.   Some Resorts have been consistently recognised and have been  awarded as international models for sustainable and  responsible tourism.

One Resort who has been awarded is The Lodge at Chaa  Creek for its impressive way and for leaving such a tiny ecological footprint for providing so much rustic luxury and amenities.  Chaa Creek even gives guests nice souvenir aluminium water bottles to be topped off at pure, hygienic filling stations around the resort when they could be making more money selling the ubiquitous plastic commercial water bottles. 


Belize is that sort of place, and it is always an eye opener, and heartening, to see how even small developing countries can make a difference in protecting the environment. It’s another one of the seemingly small but very endearing things I love about this Jewel.

Balaam Eco Adventures Sustainable and Responsible Eco-Tourism practises mean that your visit contributes to, and never adversely impacts this pristine part of the world. Under our Community Outreach & Volunteer Programmes, you will glow even brighter knowing that  10% of all tours goes directly into programs which support the environment and worthy social causes like offering scholarships to deserving students with limited resourcesWe have also patterned with Pack for a Purpose and you can bring school supplies and other items for schools in Belize.