Couples Special: Belize Tour Relaxing

You may visit Belize any time of the year.
The rainy season runs from June to November when annual Belize rainfall is highest. Belize does have heavy rain showers throughout the year. The early months of May and June when rainfall is just getting underway, are a good time to travel to Belize as you can escape the tourist rush and hotel rates tend to be lower.

It is important to take into account that the weather conditions vary place-to-place, determinate by elevation and time of year. When packing consider: Light, practical clothing, especially short-sleeve shirts and fast-drying cotton pants.
There is not like rigid “dressing code” to follow. Casual wearing is the most recommendable everywhere. It is suggested to take a waterproof garment as in some areas of the country it is rainy year round.
Among the main suggested items in your suitcase, we recommend including:

1. Sun block and insect repellent.
2. Casual clothes for trips to the city.
3. Cotton or light synthetic fabric shirts, short or long
4. Cotton or light synthetic fabric pants (jeans are not recommended as they do not dry quickly).
5. Shorts for hiking.
6. Shoes: Lightweight hiking shoes or boots, sandals, tennis or running shoes.
7. Socks: take an extra pair in case your feet get wet.
8. Hat with visor for the rain and sun.
9. Camera (plus extra film or memory cards).
10. An extra prescription for eyeglasses and medications (if applicable).
11. Sweater or Jacket.
12. Swimming suit.
13. Any medical prescription you might be taking at the time of your trip.

Travelers with passports from the United States, Canada and most European countries do not require a visa to enter. It is necessary to have a valid passport to enter the country with at least 6 months before the expiration date remaining.

No vaccine is needed to enter the country.

Major international credit cards are accepted in Belize (Visa, Master Card and American Express). ATMs are also available throughout the country. National Parks do not accept credit or debit cards. We recommend cash for national parks.

Locally the restaurants include a 10% of service tax on their bills covering the tipping, this is the only exception. Bellboys, cab drivers, tour guides and chambermaids do not have a tip included on the service they provide. The amount of the tip is at your discretion.

You are allowed to drive using your valid home country license, for three months. It is safe to drive in Belize if you take basic measures such as driving slowly and attentively. Some streets are not in the best of the shapes, and in rural areas, you may come across obstacles like pedestrians and animals.

Any hotel or place of lodging will help you in this regard.

Due to safety reasons is better to carry a copy of your hotel safety deposit box in order to keep your passport safe. If you must, bring a paper copy of your passport with you.

Should you need a taxi, make sure it is an authorized taxi. triangle on its doors. This indicates the registration number of the taxi. In addition, it is important that the vehicle have a taximeter or “María”, as it is known locally. Ask what the rate will be before using the service, as prices can change constantly.

Avenues run through the city East to West and the streets from North to South. All are numbered and there usually is a sign on corner buildings. However, Costa Ricans do not use the avenue-and-street method to give directions. Instead, they use reference points, such as parks, stores, churches or bridges. Distances are measure in meters. For instance, an address might be given “from the Central Park, 500 meters (which means 5 blocks) south and 75 east”.

Stores and businesses are open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and the majority of restaurants from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. of luggage per person. This maximum baggage allowance includes carry on. You may pay for extra already checked in.

Your phone will most likely work but contact your carrier beforehand to be sure.

Belize’s climate is temperate with average temperatures that range between 14 and 22 degrees Celsius (57 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit). In the Central Valley, where the main cities are located, the climate is a bit warmer, around 22 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit). On the coasts, the temperatures can be higher. The seasons are not very marked; in general, each area has a stable climate, without temperature major variations, year-round. However, there is the dry and a rainy season commonly known summer and winter.

Locally you may dial 911 for immediate emergency assistance.

The electrical system is 110 volts / 60 Hz. You can use standard American plugs for your hair dryer, razor, and other things.

The water is not potable in most of the country, so it is suggested to drink bottled or purified water.

Here is a list of items you might want to consider for a day at the beach:

1. Flip flops
2. Beach bag
3. Sun Hat
4. Sunglasses
5. Sun Blocker

Minors need a notarized letter from one or both parents if they are not traveling with them. If you are carrying on any bags on your flight, you are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and paste not totaling more than 3.4 ounces per item.