The Southern Jungles and Southern Seas package starts at the very special Hickatee Cottages located just outside Punta Gorda Town in the southernmost Toledo District of Belize.

Hickatee is small (only 3 very comfortable cottages), literally carved out of the jungle, and beautifully landscaped with native southern Belize jungle plants.  Howler Monkeys call on both sides of the lodge day and night, and the birding is wonderful -- as are the meals cooked by Kate Morton, one of the owners of Hickatee (along with Ian, her husband).  

During your stay at Hickatee, you'll visit the Lubaantun Mayan ruins, kayak the Joe Taylor Creek with an expert birding and kayaking guide, hike the jungle and swim under a jungle waterfall.  (If you've ever dreamed of diving into a pure jungle river backed by a cascading jungle waterfall, this is your chance to indulge those Tarzan fantasies). 

Following are a variety of Belize Tropical Island Getaway packages, some including a few days on the mainland, others offering a true tropical Belize island escape.

All of these island getaways can be customized, and most can include activities such as sport fishing, scuba diving and sailing, plus Mayan ruins and jungle tours.

 

	Deluxe Belize Beachcomber's Holiday:  Turneffe Atoll is one of the most beautiful and remote areas of the Belize marine environment, located about 30 miles east of Belize City.  Lodging is on the beach is in deluxe beachfront cabana, with air conditioning and private bath -- and, of course, a comfortable verandah on which to sit, sip a libation and listen to the sounds of the wind and surf.  Rates from US$2,750 per person (double occupancy) for 5 days/4 nights, including lodging, all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and appetizers), 2 daily guided snorkeling trips (including a day trip to Lighthouse Reef/Blue Hole, weather permitting), sailing, kayaking, beach volleyball, and hotel tax (10% sales tax on meals, transfers and tours not included).  Not available in September and October.  Contact us for more information and to check on availability.
	Belize Barrier Reef Island Respite:  Southwater Caye is located in the environmentally unique and legally protected Southwater Marine Reserve in southern Belize.  The island also sits almost right on top of the Belize Barrier Reef, which means great snorkeling right from shore, not to mention the beautiful scenery.  Lodging is in very comfortable private cabanas situation in the mangroves at the center of Southwater Caye, with private baths and spacious verandahs. Rates start at US$935 per person, double occupancy, including 5 nights lodging, all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), round-trip domestic air transfers between Belize International Airport and Dangriga Airport, round-trip boat transfers between Dangriga Airport and Southwater Caye, complimentary use of kayaks, hobie cat and snorkeling gear, and hotel and sales tax.  Contact us for more information and to check on availability.
	Southern Belize Coast and Cayes:  Five nights on the mainland at the upscale Inn at Robert's Grove on the Placencia Peninsula enjoying the three beachfront freshwater pools, tennis courts, gourmet restaurant, spa and lots of water toys, including hobie cats, canoes and sea kayaks, plus two nights soaking up the sensual Caribbean scenery in a beautiful cabana built partially over the water on Robert's Caye, a small private island off the Placencia coast.  Rates start at US$2,060 per person, based on double occupancy, including 5 nights lodging in a standard 1st floor beachview room at Robert's Grove, 2 nights lodging in a private cabana on Robert's Caye, round-trip air transfers between Belize International and Placencia, round-trip ground transfers between the Placencia Airport and Robert's Grove, round-trip boat transfers between Robert's Grove and Robert's Caye, all meals during stay at Robert's Grove (continental buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner), all meals at Robert's Caye (full breakfast, lunch and dinner), unlimited local beer and local rum drinks at Robert's Caye, hotel taxes, sales taxes and service charges.

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Our winter Belize Jungle Waves vacation package begins 4 days/3 nights at Chaa Creek Lodge and Spa, a beautiful jungle lodge situated on the banks of the Macal River. 

Activities at Chaa Creek can include canoeing on the Macal River, birding, Mayan ruins, jungle treks, including a Mayan medicine trail hike, caving, horseback riding and spa treatments.

Following three nights at Chaa Creek, ground and air transfers take you to Chabil Mar Villas on the beach just outside Placencia Village in southern Belize, and just south of Francis Ford Coppola's Turtle Inn. 

This unique location makes Chabil Mar a perfect place to enjoy the beauty and luxuries of modern Belize, while at the same time savoring the traditions and hospitality of Placencia Village, a relaxed Creole fishing village  with its long history of lobster, rum and pirates.

Chabil Mar is a luxury beach villa resort featuring two beachfront infinity swimming pools, beautifully furnished ocean front and ocean view villas, on-premises restaurant and bar service, on-site concierge to arrange tours and other activities, central air and wireless Internet access in all villas, daily maid service, plus complimentary use of paddle boats and bicycles.

Belize Jungle Waves rates from US$2,182 per person, double occupancy, including ground and air transfers, 3 nights lodging at Chaa Creek, 4 nights lodging in a one-bedroom Seaview Villa at Chabil Mar, all meals, guided hiking, horseback riding and Xunantunich Mayan ruins at Chaa Creek, Monkey River tour and full day guided snorkeling trip to islands off the Placencia coast, hotel taxes and service charges, gratuities for hotel staff, sales tax on included meals and guided tours.

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Our Belize Crystal Tides Package starts in the jungle with 3 nights at Crystal Paradise Resort, owned and managed by the Tut Family, a wonderful Belizean family in which mom supervises the meals, the sons guide guests (and have an excellent international birding reputation), dad keeps things ship-shape, and the daughters handle the administrative side of things (and most anything else that comes up). 

Good food, a wide range of activities, comfortable lodging in thatched cabanas, a beautiful location on the banks of the Macal River and reasonable rates make Crystal Paradisean excellent choice for families and travelers who are looking for good value in clean and comfortable surroundings with a healthy dose of authentic Belizean hospitality.