Thinking of Belize for 2011? some tips from the BTB and Me

When deciding where to go for your much deserved and hard earned vacation, you want to make sure you are making the very best decision you can make.  While message boards, forums, and research can help, you need to think carefully about what your expectations are from that vacation.  If you are considering Belize, chances are that means you are considering a foreign country, that frankly, has very little information readily available.

Even though you may see a ton of reviews or feedback on tripadvisor and the like, that doesnt mean those resorts are the best, and it doesnt mean they are the only ones that are here.  It also doesnt mean that a hidden treasure that doesnt have the marketing budget to have a strong internet presence isnt out there waiting for you to perfectly match your desires and expectations.

By working with an experienced traveler, destination bride, and Belize resident (like me!) you can find out about all the best out of the way, off the beaten path, exotic and perfect locations throughout belize.

Vacation Planner

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Belize is a great vacation choice any time of year and the choice of when to visit is totally up to you, your budget, and the experience you seek.
Some visitors plan on the spur of the moment while others like to have all the details in regard to the best time of year to visit Belize, how to plan the itinerary, what to pack and other travel trips.

With so many destination and activity choices, a little research and planning will help you get the most out of your Belize vacation.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind:

• The winter months of the Northern Hemisphere – November through May – attract the most visitors to warm and sunny Belize. This is also the “dry season” in Belize.
• There is more rainfall during the months of June to October but “rainy season” is somewhat of a misnomer.  While there may be occasional showers – often at night – the showers cool down the temperatures and seldom cause major interruptions to vacation itineraries.
• Read up on your topic of interest before your trip (e.g. travel guides in print or online, online forums….).
• Send around your vacation interests and/or proposed itinerary to a variety of operators and accommodations to be able to compare costs and services.
• Many deposits and prepayments are non-refundable so you might want to consider trip insurance from your local provider in the event that unforeseen events cause you to have to cancel.