Our trip to Belize was wonderful!
Belize | Jun 16 - Jun 27, 2023

Ronda
Ronda Z.
Ellicott City, MD | Reviewed on Jul 19, 2023

Our trip to Belize was wonderful. Catherina listened to what we wanted and we had a wonderful time. We stayed in two smaller resorts and the people were incredible and so friendly. We were in the mountains for the first part of the trip and then on the beach, to relax and do some snorkeling. We went to some Mayan ruins and hiked thru the jungle. We saw some incredible birds and fish. We swam with Eagle Rays and sea turtles, so very exciting. All of our guides and the staff at both resorts were fantastic. We had a really great time!

Hotel Reviews
Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort
Dangriga

This is a smaller resort, which we really prefer. It is right on the ocean and we had a lovely "tree house” room. It was air conditioned and a very nice room. The staff were amazing and so accommodating. All our guides were great and we got to see a ton of birds and had some incredible snorkeling adventures. We swam with Eagle Rays and Sea Turtles and lots of beautiful fish. It was so much fun. We had all our meals included in our package. They serve very large portions - they don’t want anyone to go hungry. Fortunately, you can order 1/2 portions. We had an amazing time here and would love to come back some day.

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Blancaneaux Lodge

This is a more rustic retreat. The rooms are not air conditioned, but they do have very good fans. When we went it was quite humid and hot, but we didn’t mind it too much. We were out doing things during the day and it cooled down a little at night. It was a beautiful setting and we really enjoyed our stay at Blancaneaux Lodge. The staff are so very nice and do everything they can to make your stay wonderful. This is a much smaller retreat which is what we really enjoy. They have their own farm with fresh eggs and produce. The food was very good. There were a number of families here and we really enjoyed connecting with the other guests as well. It was such a lovely place.

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Cleanliness & Comfort
This is a lodge, so it is a little more rustic - if you are looking for luxury you might be a little disappointed. It was clean and the bed was comfortable. We really enjoyed it.
Activity Reviews
Barrier Reef Snorkeling
Barrier Reef Snorkeling
Belize

You really must at least go snorkeling here. The reef is teaming with ocean life and it was so beautiful. Our guides were really great and knowledgeable. We had such a great time snorkeling.

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Enjoy Barton Creek
Enjoy Barton Creek
Belize

This was a surprisingly wonderful experience. Our guide was terrific and he canoed us a long way into the cave with all this history. He was very knowledgeable and we were very lucky to be the only ones there at this time. We were told that rarely happens. I don’t know that it would have been very enjoyable if it was crowded - part of what made it so nice was that we were alone and could take our time looking at the artifacts and learn about what was found inside this cave. We really enjoyed this adventure.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Discover Xunantunich
Discover Xunantunich
Belize

If you haven’t and even if you have visited a Mayan ruin before this is a must. Our guide was great and very knowledgeable and we climbed all the way to the top. It was worth the climb for the view. It’s really interesting learning about the Mayan culture and seeing the temples and ruins.

Local specialist: Catherina Tittaferrante
Catherina
Catherina Tittaferrante
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Jul 29, 2023
My dear Ronda we are so glad to know your time in Belize was wonderful!
It sounds like you had an amazing adventure exploring the country and experiencing its natural beauty.
I personally love staying in small resorts because that allowes you to connect with the friendly locals and enjoy their incredible hospitality.
It is excellent to know that all our team members as guides and staff from the resorts contributed to make your memories unforgettable. We are all passionate about sharing... Read more

My dear Ronda we are so glad to know your time in Belize was wonderful!
It sounds like you had an amazing adventure exploring the country and experiencing its natural beauty.
I personally love staying in small resorts because that allowes you to connect with the friendly locals and enjoy their incredible hospitality.

It is excellent to know that all our team members as guides and staff from the resorts contributed to make your memories unforgettable. We are all passionate about sharing our authenticity and believe that our paradise is worth preserving by promoting sustainable travel as yours.

Let me share you our heartfelt gratitude for choosing and trusting us, was a total honor to have you as our guest and now on as our friends keep us in mind for your next destination, Could Guatemala be the one knocking on your door? or maybe Costa Rica, Panamá, El Salvador.

No worries about planning we are here to make the homework and we will be more than happy to keep writing our stories together!