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Vacation Travel Tips For Belize
A holiday can be less than relaxing if you don't know what to expect at your vacation destination. This is why we built this site, to provide you with the Travel information you're looking for to make an informed decision about coming to Belize.
The Best Time To Go
Belize is a subtropical location. It enjoys fairly steady temperatures throughout the year. The average temperature is 79 degrees and average humidity is about 85%. As with most vacation destinations, the winter season is the busy time for traveling in Belize (November to May). Some advantages are that the winter months are the dry season, you can expect bright sunny skies during your trip. It's more expensive to travel at this time, but you're more guaranteed to have great weather.
If you prefer a quieter vacation, the summer season may be better suited to you, especially if it's your first time. You can enjoy more privacy and isolation if that's what you desire.
Even if summer is the rainy season, chances are it will be cooler than the heat waves experienced in the North. The showers are usually occasional, brief and refreshing, natures way of cooling you off. One of the best advantages of a summer Belize vacation is that the prices are reduced for just about anything you could want.
No matter when you go, you won't have any problems getting around, as most of Belize is English speaking. As a result, you won't have to worry about how to communicate with the locals!
Essentials To Bring
As with any tropical destination you may visit, you will need the following when traveling to Belize:
- Bathing suits
- Batteries
- Camera/Film
- Cash
- Comfortable shoes
- Credit cards
- Day pack (for carrying snacks & drinks during day trips)
- Hat or Cap
- Insect Repellant
- Light colored comfortable casual clothing
- Passport or Visa (if applicable)
- Prescription drugs
- Shorts
- Sun Burn Cream
- Sunglasses (polarized if possible)
- Sun Tan Lotion and Sunscreen
- Travellers Checks
- T-shirts
If you plan on going scuba diving, you may want to bring your diving gear along with your certification card and dive log. Other options are snorkeling gear, binoculars, fishing tackle, golf clubs, etc.
You can leave the expensive watches and other jewelry at home because you won't need it here in Belize.
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