If you had to choose 3 websites to plan a trip to Belize from, what would they be?

My wife and I have always wanted to go to Belize…it just seems to expensive whenever I look. *sigh*

Mike — this is easy, for budget accommodations, you should use:

http://www.toucantrail.com/

For chatting with fellow Belize travelers, browse/join the message boards at:
http://www.belizeforum.com and http://ambergriscaye.com

When it’s time to book your trip, contact Belize travel specialists here: http://www.belize-trips.com/

After studying the Moon Nicaragua book cover to cover and having the best vacation EVER, I am now turning my sights to Belize.

My husband is a birder. Where are the three best birding spots?

Hi Joshua,

It seens that you missed our entire area this time around. There are several new lodges, hotels, and bed and breakfasts on the road to Caracol between Cristo Rey Village and San Antonio Village.

We offer quality and unique accomadations at various price levels.

I am the owner of Macaw Bank Jungle Lodge and I hate to plug myself, but times are tough and I am certain we have a quality, unique service to offer at an affordable price that would appeal to your readers.

So please, next time in Belize do not miss this beautiful area and the new tourist facilities now offered in the Cristo Rey area.

Sincere thanks,

Ron Castagnera

Denise: Belize is indeed a Mecca for birders from around the world. Here are my top picks and advice, as well as a few birding guides I recommend: http://www.moon.com/destinations/belize/discover-belize/explore-belize/bird-watching-belize

Ron: I’ll absolutely consider Macaw Bank for the next edition. Thanks for being in touch!

What’s the national beer(s) and it is better than Victoria/Toña??

; )

Jim: Belikin. The regular lager is no better or worse than any other regional frostie, but the stout and premium kick the rest of Central America’s nalgitas. They also brew a local version of Guinness stout, licensed from the real deal. People call these smaller black bottles “short, dark, and lovelies”. Here’s my daughter tipping one back: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tranquilo/2682435862/in/set-72157606252126602/

I have written a web site with several people from Hopkins, entitled cometohopkins.com. It covers most of the businesses in Hopkins, Belize.
Bill Braman

What is your favorite snorkeling spot accessible from Placencia?

Thanks for the tips…this blogger caravan is really nice for researching travel…*sigh* I need a warm sunny holiday.

Have a good one,

-Mike

Munich, Germany / Albert Lea, MN

Belize has long been on our life list. What are the best dive spots? Are there any regulations related to scuba diving?

I know Belize is now a fashionable place to travel, but I know almost nothing about its history. Was it a colony? Whose? What languages are spoken there? Are there any native languages? If tourists went away completely, how would the country support itself? I look forward to learning more about Belize.

Where can we find up-to-date info on the new Placencia airport?

Belize was Brittish colony until independence in 1981, but it is still a Commonwealth country.

Belize is a true melting pot of cultures with many languages being spoken. However English is the official language. You will also hear Spanish, Maya, Chinese, and German. Just go to the market in San Ignacio on a Saturday and you will see and hear the many different cultures.

I guess if tourism were to cease then the economy would more than likely revert to farming, raising fish and shrimp, sugar cane, babanas, etc…

Belize is a very beautiful country although I had never heard it describes as being fashionable to visit ? Maybe I am a little out of touch.

Hope you find this a little bit informative.