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RE: travel safety
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 19, 2013
Are you planning on renting a car? Keep in mind you can't take most rentals into Guatemala. You c...

RE: Advices on Guatemala - Belize trip (18 days)
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 17, 2013
Hi, A few changes. I would go directly to Antigua upon arrival and set up there for a few days. I...

RE: Travel ideas needed! Looking at countries in CA for Christmas!
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 16, 2013
Or get there early in the morning...
I think each country is known for one thing in particular a...

RE: Village stay in Belize??
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 15, 2013
I think Glover's and Hopkins would be ideal for you and they compliment each other. Glover's Atol...

RE: Revised Costa/Bocas
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 15, 2013
It's not ambitious, it's crazy. Is it some kind of contest?

RE: Transportation to and around San Ignacio
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 13, 2013
You can book your trips on Burns Ave in San Ignacio. What carnival? Stay out of Belize City. San ...

RE: Where to stay in Belize for 3 days - options listed
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 12, 2013
Trips are extra. Frankly you can do better at half the price. The reef is much closer from Caye C...

RE: Best beach and hotel for staying in one place.
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 12, 2013
I agree with the above. Puerto Viejo is for the younger crowd, Cahuita for the older but active. ...

RE: Am I totally crazy? Guatemala-Belize-Yucatan, 12 days
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 11, 2013
All Harv said was that he had poor employment benefits not unemployment benefits. This is somethi...

RE: Advice for 1-week trip
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 10, 2013
The problem is your time limitations. All day Saturday is for getting to your first hotel and you...

RE: Village stay in Belize??
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 10, 2013
I concur with Mr. Bee. The only other way would be to stay in two different places, A week at Glo...

RE: Specific Safety Advice - Managua-Granada after Sunset, Solo
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 10, 2013
Don't let the few dollars more of a taxi scare you. As I said it is well worth every penny in Nic...

RE: Advice on land travel from San Pedro Sula to Belize & Tikal and back
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 10, 2013
Hi, That's fine but you don't have enough time in a week to do all that. What are your priorities...

RE: Central America Trip...Pls help
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 10, 2013
If you haven't been yet then go to the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. One great beach after anoth...

RE: Which Country, safe, price, diving?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 10, 2013
Will you please post your itinerary Eddy? How did you like the fruited up beer?

RE: Which Country, safe, price, diving?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 9, 2013
Hi Laura, So what are your priorities then? The cheapest and the best diving? Utila, Roatan, in H...

RE: Village stay in Belize??
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 9, 2013
Hopkins is probably the best bet. Of course, staying in the middle of the jungle and staying on t...

RE: Specific Safety Advice - Managua-Granada after Sunset, Solo
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 8, 2013
Well, then I guess we can just go to Chicago and eat chicken. Everything tastes like chicken.

RE: Transportation from Belize City airport to Crooked Tree?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 7, 2013
Hi, Yes you will have time to catch the bus. It will cost you $25US to the bus station for the Ta...

Re: Moving to Belize
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 6, 2013
I think it will be fun for a little while and then you will be disappointed and bored. When Septe...