The Globe and Mail: Corals, Cayes and Cocktails in Belize

Last March, we were delighted to have travel writer Guy Nicholson, from The Globe and Mail join us at our Glover's Reef Basecamp on Southwest Caye.
Last March, we were delighted to have travel writer Guy Nicholson, from The Globe and Mail join us at our Glover's Reef Basecamp on Southwest Caye.
Start packing, we’ve found some great flight deals to get you to Belize. We searched the best fares for flights to Belize from both Canada and the US for this fall and winter.
Belize is well known as a winter vacation destination. It’s also one of the best Central American countries to visit year-round including the fall. During the fall, you can expect rain showers, especially in the early morning and at night, but most days are sunny with warm temperatures. Daytime highs average of around 84°F (29°C) and lows of 75°F (24°C). This fall, forget about the chilly air and enjoy affordable prices on the ultimate Belize autumn getaway.
Regardless of the time of year, you are visiting Belize, you should make sure you pack the following in addition to your usual travel essentials.
Here are our top 10 packing list items to help you remember everything you need to bring to fully enjoy exploring beautiful Belize:
We are delighted to share some happy news from Panthera Belize, an NGO dedicated to the conservation of the wild cats of Belize. Last winter, Panthera Belize set up trail cameras around the Mayflower Bocawina National Park to monitor the wildlife and they were able to capture some amazing wildlife footage, including the jaguars.
If you’re planning your travel route around Belize a flight can often be the best option in terms of convenience and price. There are currently two companies that offer domestic flights within Belize: Tropic Air and Maya Island Air.
Both Maya Island Air and Tropic Air have check-in counters in the Belize International Airport (BZE) making connecting to a domestic flight seamless.
Tropic Air
Located on the western edge of the Caribbean Sea, Belize is a beautiful tropical destination featuring the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, hundreds of tiny cayes ( islands) and lush rainforests to discover inland.
Here’s our guide for traveling to Belize on a budget:
Getting to Belize For Less
Cheap Flights to Belize
Maya World Extension - Day Trip to Lamanai
By Jack Wilde
The New River drifts lazily north, a few miles west of Crooked Tree on its way to Corozal Bay. We board a boat just outside Orange Walk Town, and head upriver towards the ancient Mayan site known as Lamanai.
Glovers Versus Lighthouse? How to choose between our two Belize Adventure Basecamps is a frequently asked question of our guests. In this blog, we discuss the differences between our Glover’s Reef and Lighthouse Reef Basecamps - and the highlights of both!
Regardless of which you choose, a Basecamp trip is a great option if you are looking for a flexible itinerary. You will have a choice of daily activities out on the reef. Should you prefer, you can also opt to relax with a good book, wander the island trails, or do some hammock surfing!