After so many amazing adventures in 2015, I’m looking forward to ticking off new destinations next year. But I’m no longer interested in returning to busy cities. Next year I want to experience new destinations. Belize is one such place that I’ve been obsessing over lately. So I did some research and started seriously considering a trip to Belize. Here’s exactly why you should visit Belize and what to expect from your trip!
Why you should visit Belize
Mayan Ruins
I’ve seen and heard of many Maya sites in southern Mesoamerica. As such, I have had this region on my bucket list for some time now. The sites are located in Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador and Mexico. With tourism so established in Mexico, I quite fancy the idea of getting off the beaten path. Sometimes the best journeys are, after all, the most unexpected ones!
The above photo is of Xunantunich, a site filled with ancient ruins and temples to explore on foot. This site is located in the west of Belize and the whole area is a mecca for inland explorations, although there’s a lot to see and do on the coastline of Belize as well!
Cave Tubing
I never even knew I wanted to go “cave tubing” (nor did I know what that was) until I saw this photo of subtropical Belize with cave tubers floating by. The adventure is arranged by a tour group who accompany you through the trails in the wilderness, onwards to the cave tubing expedition that looks too good to be true. If that isn’t enough, the day tour also includes zip-lining through the jungle canopy (cue searching for plane tickets to Belize).
Stay: Ka’Ana Resort
There’s a new resort in the area promoting luxury accommodations (4 star) with adventurous day trips to discover inland Belize. I love that we’ve gone from luxury hotels being about laying out poolside to combining the comforts of home (and a little added luxury) with adventure travel, instead of distinguishing the two as separate experiences.
The resort offer villas (pictured), some with private pools, or smaller suites for those looking to spend all their time outdoors and don’t need a fancy room! Check them out here.
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Brooke Saward founded World of Wanderlust as a place to share inspiration from her travels and to inspire others to see our world. She now divides her time between adventures abroad and adventures in the kitchen, with a particular weakness for French pastries.
