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(Travel World News) Travel World 2007-04 Latin Ame PDF
(Travel World News) Travel World 2007-04 Latin Ame PDF
L ATIN AMERICA
TRAVEL WORLD NEWS - SECTION THREE - APRIL 2007
Belize: Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret
From snorkeling to helicopter tours, family vacations or romantic getaways,
the upcoming summer season offers a wealth of vacation packages to choose from
on your adventure to Belize.
BY JENNIFER M. L ANE
S
nuggled between Mexico to the
north and Guatemala to the west
and south, relaxed, English-
speaking Belize is an adven-
turer's paradise. It is a land rich in natural
beauty and steeped in the magic of its
Maya past. Renowned for pristine waters,
exotic marine and wildlife, lush unspoiled
landscapes, and superb diving, Belize is
Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret.
Only a two-hour plane ride from the con-
tinental United States, Belize features a di-
versity of adventure opportunities un-
matched by any other country, and offers an
intriguing mix of tropical forests, majestic
mountains, mysterious Maya temples, and
diving and fishing experiences beyond
comparison. In a single day, one can go
from tropical forest to the longest barrier
Astrum Helicopters offers a spectacular view of Victoria Peak.
reef in the Western Hemisphere.
The upcoming summer season is filled
with a diverse group of programs and packages in Belize, and garden rooms to private, beachfront, Casita’s, or suites ac-
the following properties and tour operators offer opportuni- commodating two to eight people. Guests will have
ties to participate in a wide range of sightseeing, cultural, and 12-14 spa treatments to choose from, including massage,
outdoor activities with something for every need and budget. scrub and wrap options, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, and a
choice of facials, hair, nails, plus complimentary Yoga. For
Almond Beach Resort daily adventure trips, snorkel the reef, explore the Jaguar
Almond Beach is an outstanding luxury resort in Belize, lo- Reserve, climb a Mayan site, float through ancient caves, and
cated beside the famous Jaguar Reef Lodge. It is ideal for explore local areas.
honeymoons, anniversaries, family vacations, fishing and Price for seven nights accommodation, meals, beer and
diving vacations. They are close to a number of Belize's wine, spa services, adventure trips, internal transfers, taxes
National Parks, Mayan ruins, and world famous diving and and service charges is from $1,660 ppdo.
fishing. Their sister resort, Jaguar Reef Lodge, offers a num- An exclusive spa adventure package is also being planned
ber of tours to explore the eco-wonders of Belize's diverse that will provide the ultimate spa experience, limited to only
wildlife and landscape. eight guests on four occasions in 2007.
Their new spa, Butterflies, opening by May, 2007 at Almond Almond Beach Resort, 866-624-1516,
Beach Belize will have it all: Scuba Spa, Snorkel Spa, Jungle www.almondbeachbelize.com,www.belizespa.com
Spa, and Beach Spa. Guests will have a unique opportunity
to combine the best of Belize, with the best of spa therapies – Astrum Helicopters
massage, hydrotherapy, scrubs, wraps and body polishes, fa- Astrum Helicopters offer helicopter tours and helicopter
cials, hair and nail care in this beautiful new spa on the quiet chartered flights. They specialize on transfers to San Pedro,
south coast of Belize. Ambergris Caye, Placencia or any destination in Belize. Their
Butterflies Spa is offering three exciting Spa Weeks featur- custom helicopter tours can take passengers to the Blue Hole,
ing inclusive packages which include meals, accommoda- Glovers Reef, Turneffe Islands, Victoria Peak, 1000 ft Falls,
tion, local transfers, taxes and services and a choice of Spa Altun Ha, Caracol, Lamania, or many other destinations in
Treatments uniquely integrated into an exploration of the nat- Belize.
ural rain forest jungle, reef, and culture of Belize Their Helicopter Adventure to the Blue Hole is a once in a
There is a choice of accommodation from single or double lifetime adventure that takes passengers to see two of the
BELIZE
Secluded
Secluded Inn Inn offering
offering
personal service,
personal service, twelve
twelve
luxury cottages
luxury cottages with
with fire-
fire-
places, pool
places, pool and
and hot hot
tub. Situated
tub. Situated on on 7200
7200
acres of
acres of private
private reserve
reserve
in the
in theMaya
Maya Mountains.
Mountains.
Six waterfalls,
Ten waterfalls, idyllic
idyllic
pools
pools set set inin tropical
tropical
jungle,
jungle, 90
90 miles trail,
miles of trails,
wildlife, birding
hiking, biking, wildlife, birding on property.
property.
Tours
Tours to
to ruins,
ruins, caves,
caves, canoeing,
canoeing,horse
horseriding.
riding.
Tel: 00-501-822-3320
Tel: 00-501-822-3320
TollFree
Toll Free:: 1-866-443-3364
1-866-443-3364
www.hiddenvalleyinn.com
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