Belize

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Belize, a melting pot of cultures, is situated on the Caribbean coast of Central America, occupying some 8,867 square miles of land with over 200 cayes offshore. Mainland Belize consists of 180 miles in length from the Mexican border in the north to the Guatemalan border in the south. Its widest spot stretches 68 miles across. Belize is bordered by the world’s second largest barrier reef and is characterized by a rich diversity of sea and landscapes and an abundance of flora and fauna. A tropical climate with wet and dry seasons is the natural factor that makes Belize such an appealing vacation destination. The wet season occurs from mid-May to November in the south and mid-June to November in the north. The dry season falls between February and April. December and January are transitional months with the coolest and driest weather of the year. The most popular time to travel to Belize is between December and May, during the drier season.

A Belize vacation can mean rappelling down mountain sides, tubing through caves, trekking through thick jungle, viewing rare, tropical birds, visiting the only Jaguar Preserve in the World, basking on white sandy beaches, snorkeling in clear waters, plunging 30 feet into the Caribbean Sea to explore the colorful and pristine Barrier Reef or simply relaxing in an exotic resort. Take advantage of the archaeological wonders as you explore the Mayan ruins. Go kayaking, rafting or fishing on your choice of a number of rivers in Belize. Experience an eco-adventure at one of the many jungle and wildlife reserves. Then enjoy Belize’s many bars and clubs, and savor the countless mouthwatering cuisines served at a myriad of restaurant choices. A Belize vacation affords the opportunity to soak up a diverse society of many cultures and spoken languages while enjoying the convenience of the official spoken language of English. Remember to pack your sense of adventure, whether you’re headed to the beach, a dive site, mystical Maya temples or a culinary tour. All ages will truly enjoy this safe, affordable Caribbean paradise.

Getting to San Pedro or Placencia
To get to your resort in Belize you will need to fly into Belize International Airport (BZE). From BZE you will need to book a flight to the destination area of your resort, Placencia or San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. The flight to San Pedro is 15 minutes. The flight to Placencia is 25 minutes. You can add your Tropic Air flight to your HOLIDAY PLANNERS booking during the booking process under Booking Options. This add-on service will include round-trip flights between BZE and either San Pedro or Placencia. This will not include your ground transportation, which will be supplied by your resort. Your Tropic Air reservation made through HOLIDAY PLANNERS will not be available to view on Tropic Air’s website. You do not need to make any arrangements directly with Tropic Air. Your Tropic Air reservation holds a seat for you based on your arrival. Due to the size of the aircraft, seats are not pre-assigned. Upon arrival to BZE, after clearing immigration and customs, someone from Tropic Air will be waiting for you to guide you to the Tropic Air desk where you will check in for your domestic flight and will be placed on the first available flight to Placencia or San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Your return flight time will also be confirmed at this time. If your international arrival flight to BZE is delayed, Tropic Air will automatically rebook you on the next available flight with open seats. Please note that in some rare circumstances this may be a flight on the following day. In the event of delayed flights or misconnections, it is the traveler's responsibility to acquire accommodations in the city.

The price of your Tropic Air flight includes one personal item carried on (up to 15lbs and 14”x18”x8”) and one checked bag (up to 50lbs and 30”x18”x13.5”). Any additional baggage can be purchased at the check-in counter for Tropic Air. For more information on their baggage policy visit https://www.tropicair.com/baggage-policy/. Please note, there is a strict one personal item policy, and two small bags would need to be consolidated.

When leaving your destination via Tropic Air, travelers must be checked in at least 45 minutes prior to departure of your flight to BZE. It is recommended to allow a minimum of a 3-hour connection time at BZE. This is to ensure that you receive all your luggage in time for your other carrier’s departure.

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