Belize, the former British Honduras, is located along the Caribbean Sea just south of Mexico. A former British colony, it is also the only English-speaking country in Central America.

What to Do in Belize

Belize has a lot to offer visitors. It has a stable government and economy, a relaxed island flavor, miles of relatively uncrowded beaches, and affordable accommodations. Belize is also known throughout the world for its excellent diving, snorkeling, and sports-fishing. History buffs will also enjoy the several Mayan archeological sites scattered throughout the Belize jungles.

How to Get There

Belize is easily accessible from all over the United States and Canada via daily non-stop flights from Houston, Miami, and Dallas. Residents of other cities can reach Belize City via flights connecting in those hubs. Airfare to Belize is generally very affordable when compared to other Caribbean destinations, with fares starting at around $395.

Where to Stay

The majority of accommodations on Belize are small collections of beachfront cottages. That’s not to say that they are not luxurious; some are quite elegant, if somewhat casual. The country also has several barrier islands that are home to self-contained resorts, such as Ambergris Caye. Among the best places to stay are:

• Journey’s End Resort on Ambergris Caye
• Tropical Paradise Hotel on Caye Caulker
• Jaquar Reef Resort
• Blancaneaux Lodge

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Though Costa Rica is a geographically small, it draws over a million tourists every year. And it’s easy to see why.

Located in Central America between the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, the Costa Rican mountains, volcanoes, rain forest, waterfalls and beaches are simply breathtaking.

Costa Rica is home to more than 850 species of birds, 200 mammal species, nearly 400 reptile and amphibian species and over 13,000 species of plants.

From Guanacaste in the North to Osa in the South and everywhere in between, the nature and beauty of Costa Rica are truly something you must experience.

Discount Travel to Costa Rica

Travel to Costa Rica is relatively inexpensive during “green season.” And though it may rain every day during your stay, rains in Costa Rica normally only last a couple of hours and the rest of the time it’s very beautiful and sunny.

Green season is May through November in Costa Rica. And though this is their winter, high temperatures are still over 80 degrees Fahrenheit. An ideal time to travel is early in rainy season when it’s not too muddy and wet, but hotel rates and airfare are low.

Things to Do in Costa Rica

• Bird Watching
• Canopying
• Deepsea Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Kayaking
• Snorkeling
• Surfing
• Whitewater River Rafting
• Other Adventure Sports

Getting to Costa Rica

When traveling to Costa Rica from the United States, several major airlines arrive in the capital city of San Jose. From there, you can get a taxi, rent a jeep, take a bus or fly by smaller plane to other locations within the country.

Staying in Costa Rica

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