The Cayes and Atolls Travel Guide
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Fodor's Belize
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Off the coast of Belize, more than 400 "cayes," or islands, dot the Caribbean Sea like punctuation marks in a long, liquid sentence. Ambergris Caye is Belize's largest island and the country's top visitor destination. Travelers come to the cayes for its excellent snorkeling and scuba diving, palm-lined beaches, and laid-back vibe.
The Cayes and Atolls Hotels
The more budget-oriented cayes, such as Tobacco and Caulker, have mostly small hotels and simple cabins, usually built of wood and typically without any...read more
The Cayes and Atolls Restaurants
Ambergris Caye has the biggest selection of restaurants of any destination in Belize, and among them are some of the country's best. They range from simple...read more
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Travel Deals in The Cayes and Atolls
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The Cayes and Atolls Experiences
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Scuba Diving. Dive destinations are often divided into reefs and atolls. Most reef diving is done on Belize's northern section, particularly off... Read more
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That well-tanned lady relaxing under a palm tree on the beach may not be a tourist after all. She could be an expatriate who decided to chuck... Read more
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National Tree: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophilla)... Read more
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Do you dream about going snout-to-snout with a bear, or at least observing a bear from a safe and responsible... Read more
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Planning a trip to Belize, you'd expect all manner of outdoorsy and water activities.... Read more
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2 weeks in Belize was not enough to explore the entire country, but we got a taste of it and we know we will go back for more!
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Changing the Belize trip a bit.. need input... What I have so far. Arrive.. fly to Caye Caulker for 4 nights( Colinda Cottages or Caye Caulker Condos)Fly to Orange Walk for Lamanai and possibly a zoo trip Read more
