Spectacular diving, miles of pristine white sand beaches, and a lively local culture await you in the Central American paradise of Belize, a small country sandwiched between Mexico and Guatemala. The Southern Barrier Reef, the second largest barrier reef in the world, lies right off shore. This reef makes for great diving, and provides Belize with miles of beautiful white sand beaches next to gentle, turquoise waters. The country also has a lush jungle interior, home to hundreds of species of plants and animals, as well as ancient Mayan ruins.
Kanantik Reef and Jungle Resort offers 25 private luxury cabanas fronting 1,300 feet of palm shaded private beach on the south coast of Belize. The resort features a wood-fired pizza oven, and Italian espresso machine in its lounge, a dive shop, and two snorkeling boats, a Newton 42' and a Newton 32'. Guests can relax by the pool, snorkel, canoe in the river, or enjoy watching the wildlife in the Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve or the Mayfair Bocawina Waterfall. The property has its own airstrip, making it easy to arrive from Belize City via Tropic Air's 20-minute flights several times a week. The Kanantik Reef and Jungle Resort offers a number of all-inclusive packages for varying budgets, including a wedding and honeymoon package.
Kanantik Reef and Jungle Resort
P.O. Box 150
Dangriga, Belize
(877) 759-8834 (U.S.)
(+501) 520-8048 (Belize)
kanantik.com
Coco Plum Island Resort is a private island resort ringed with beautiful white sand beaches. Accommodations are in 10 beach front cabanas. The resort has a number of all-inclusive packages, including honeymoon packages. For a truly memorable wedding or family reunion, you can rent the entire island for a week, with a special package that includes all meals, transportation and hotel services. Coco Plum Island is located off the Belize coastal town of Dangriga on the country's south coast. The island is 15 minutes from the spectacular Southern Barrier Reef. Dive packages are available through the resort's dive shop.
Coco Plum Island Resort
P.O. Box 239
Dangriga, Belize
(512) 786-7309
cocoplumcay.com/index.htm
Hamanasi is a boutique eco-resort located on the south coast of Belize near the town of Dangria. It offers accommodation styles from luxury tree houses to beach front rooms. Hamanasi has its own PADI dive shop, so if you have never dived before you can become certified and explore the South Barrier Reef during your stay. In addition to diving and snorkeling, the resort offers a number of tours to the inland attractions, including the Jaguar Preserve, a 150-acre park of virgin rain forest set aside for the preservation of the jaguar. Other amenities include a pool, bikes and kayaks for guest to use at any time, and a lending library. Free pick up from Dangriga airstrip can be arranged by the hotel. The Hamanasi has a number of all-inclusive packages depending on your budget and itinerary.
Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort
P.O. Box 265
Dangriga, Stann Creek, Belize
(+501) 520-7073
hamanasi.com
