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RE: Livingston as a day trip from Rio Dulce

by LanSluder 27 January 2012

As regards the Garifuna in Belize: The cayes in Belize (notably the two largest and most populous, Ambergris and Caulker) are not Garifuna.…
RE: Quick Belize itinerary help requested

by LanSluder 21 January 2012

I think most people would say that if you don't want to spend the time driving to Placencia (it is around 3 hours now from Belize City…
RE: Booked for Belize in April.. Please help plan trip

by LanSluder 19 January 2012

Think about splitting your visit between San Ignacio (from which you can go to Tikal) and one of the Northern Cayes, either Caye Caulker…
Re: Mexico to Belize to Guatemala

by deanthecat 12 October 2011

Since your main reason for visiting one of the Northern Cayes is to go to Shark-Ray Alley I would follow the suggestion in Post #2 and…
RE: Driving in Belize

by LanSluder 21 September 2011

If you want to see any of mainland Belize (99% of Belize's land area) you'll need the car. If you want to go out to the cayes, then you'll…
RE: Itinerary suggestion - what do you think?

by LanSluder 20 March 2011

I'm a little confused about the Belize cayes/Petén part of your trip: Assuming you want to visit the northern cayes (Caye Caulker or…
RE: Which way round?

by LanSluder 20 February 2011

I also like to end trips on the northern cayes, as it's easy and quick to get from Caulker or San Pedro to the international airport,…
RE: Scuba Diving in Belize

by hopefulist 29 January 2011

The reef can be accessed from the northern cayes - Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker - and from southern cayes like Tobacco Caye and Southwate…
RE: Best part od belize for 10'days... something active!

by cr7364 24 January 2011

I agree with the previous recommendations - split your time between San Ignacio and one of the northern Cayes. Caye Caulker is smaller…
RE: 10 Days in Belize - What Are We Missing?

by LanSluder 02 December 2010

I agree with the points hopefulist made. Of course there are many other things to see in Belize, especially in far southern Belize (Toled…
RE: Help Pointing My Parents In The Right Direction - Belize

by LanSluder 24 September 2010

Belize sounds perfect for your parents. The official language of Belize is English, and it's an easy country in which to get around and…
RE: Belize diving

by LanSluder 21 June 2010

In that case, I think most people would suggest Caye Caulker over Ambergris Caye. Ambergris Caye has a lot more in the way of restaurants…
Diving in Belize, overland to Guatemala

by ashlilly 31 May 2010

Hello, I have two questions for my upcoming travels. 1. A friend and I are heading to Belize in mid-June to dive the northern cayes.…
RE: How do Belize's beaches compare to other places you have seen?

by LanSluder 27 January 2010

As any guidebook or travel writer (such as I) or just anyone who has visited Belize will tell you, Belize beaches are not up to the standard…
RE: Weather in San Pedro at the end of May?

by LanSluder 22 January 2010

I wouldn't be too concerned about it. First, the end of May may or may not be the start of the rainy season. Seasonal rains typically…
RE: Belize in August- the Cayes or Placencia?

by LanSluder 05 August 2009

Probably more rain in Placencia. Also, Placencia tends to be dead in the late summer and fall, whereas the northern cayes (Ambergris…
Caye Caulker or Ambergris Caye?

by explorer999 04 August 2009

Help. I'm beginning to regret getting tickets to Belize at all now… We'd like to hit the northern cayes for 4 nights (after 3 nights…
RE: October weather

by LanSluder 23 July 2009

You might also post on the forum on www.ambergriscaye.com -- lots of people on that forum either live on the island full time or part…
RE: Feedback needed on iternarary

by batfish2 18 July 2009

Definitely check out Thatch Caye in Belize if you are going to be spending a while in Belize. Try a few nights up at Caye Caulker and…
RE: Caye Caulker - (half)day trips/accomodation in october

by LanSluder 09 July 2009

Note that there are now two different water taxi services from Belize City to the northern cayes -- the Caye Caulker Water Taxi Association…
RE: Rentals and snorkeling in Caye Caulker

by LanSluder 08 July 2009

I've never rented a house on Caulker, but I think it would be a good idea for families. When I was on Caulker a couple of weeks ago,…
RE: Ocean quality in Ambergris Caye vs. Placencia

by LanSluder 09 May 2009

You can get a debate about this, but in general I'd say the water off Ambergris and Caulker is more clear and beautiful than the water…
RE: Central America Branch FAQ

by SoloHobo 29 April 2009

*BELIZE* This is a link to one the best info postedon budget travel in Belize, by a well respected travel author on Belize Travels, Lansl…
RE: Wow! Belize looks exspensive....

by LanSluder 09 April 2009

*Good, Cheap Places to Stay in Belize* By LAN SLUDER Belize has the reputation of being an expensive destination. To some degree, that…
RE: Must Visit/See places in Belize

by LanSluder 04 April 2009

Southwater Caye (especially Pelican Beach) for a good beach, with shore snorkeling The San Ignacio (Cayo) area for jungle trips, caving,…