RussR
Contributor
Hi. We just returned recently from Aruba and already am
planning the next vacation for April 2007. I
automatically thought Ambergris Caye Belize. Lots of
topside activities to keep my non-diving girlfriend
Juliet occupied, some great diving, romantic
and not overly developed.
I looked at a lot of resorts and have narrowed it down
to Banana Beach, Royal Caribbean or the Victoria
House.
So my questions / Concerns are these:
Beaches - I read a lot about the sea grass - Are any
of the beaches swimmable? or is the swimming done
mainly off the piers? Since she will be on land the
beach/pool combo is important.
Hotels - Any other recommendations? Do any resorts
have small fitness rooms?
Does Hamanasi or Turnefee Island Lodge have anything
to recommend them for a non diver?
My girlfriend's needs are pretty simple - decent beach
with available shade, pool, fitness room (not a must
but definitely a bonus)
I don't think we want to be too far from town where we
can eat at more reasonable restaurants and get some
local color.
I guess our budget would be around $4000.00 + diving. From what I have seen airfare and lodging will be approx $2500.00 - $2800.00
We were also considering
Roatan (not sure if there is enough for Juliet to do
while I dive)
Costa Rica - The diving and diving conditions didn't
seem as good
Dominica - too long of a flight - going for seven days
so flight time / transfers is an issue Continental has
direct flights to Belize City.
We have been to Mexico and are not ready to return to
just yet.
Any opinions and advice would be appreciated.
As for dive ops it looks like Protec and/or Ecological
It is early in the planning so I am open to all
suggestions and opinions
Thanks
planning the next vacation for April 2007. I
automatically thought Ambergris Caye Belize. Lots of
topside activities to keep my non-diving girlfriend
Juliet occupied, some great diving, romantic
and not overly developed.
I looked at a lot of resorts and have narrowed it down
to Banana Beach, Royal Caribbean or the Victoria
House.
So my questions / Concerns are these:
Beaches - I read a lot about the sea grass - Are any
of the beaches swimmable? or is the swimming done
mainly off the piers? Since she will be on land the
beach/pool combo is important.
Hotels - Any other recommendations? Do any resorts
have small fitness rooms?
Does Hamanasi or Turnefee Island Lodge have anything
to recommend them for a non diver?
My girlfriend's needs are pretty simple - decent beach
with available shade, pool, fitness room (not a must
but definitely a bonus)
I don't think we want to be too far from town where we
can eat at more reasonable restaurants and get some
local color.
I guess our budget would be around $4000.00 + diving. From what I have seen airfare and lodging will be approx $2500.00 - $2800.00
We were also considering
Roatan (not sure if there is enough for Juliet to do
while I dive)
Costa Rica - The diving and diving conditions didn't
seem as good
Dominica - too long of a flight - going for seven days
so flight time / transfers is an issue Continental has
direct flights to Belize City.
We have been to Mexico and are not ready to return to
just yet.
Any opinions and advice would be appreciated.
As for dive ops it looks like Protec and/or Ecological
It is early in the planning so I am open to all
suggestions and opinions
Thanks