Belize Family Travel Guide

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Snorkeling the clear, turquoise waters of Belize (Belize Tourism Board)

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What can you do for free on Ambergris Caye Belize We are going for 9 days. It seems like everything we want to do will cost over $100.00. Snorkeling $$$, Tubing $$$, Scuba $$$$$, Maya Ruins $$$$. Is there anything to do on this Island that won't make us feel like we will be broke by the time we get home?
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Feature Articles

Top Ten Family Vacations in the Caribbean and Central America
Our Family Travel Expert Steve Jermanok culls the Caribbean and Central America and delivers his list of the best family-friendly locales in the region.
Top Ten Family Budget Vacations
Money is always an issue when it comes to plotting that annual outing for you and your brood. And these ten locales rank high on adventure and affordability.
Travel through a Kid's Eye
Beach and Island Vacations: Family Fun in the Sun
Saving Your Sand Dollars
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Budget-conscious families should know two things about the tropics: First, Central America and the Caribbean are only a few degrees hotter in summer than in winter. Second, as temperatures rise, resort prices often fall by 15 to 20 percent or more. What's a little humidity in exchange for a great, affordable family trip? We found six of the best spots—from Puerto Rico to Panama—for families to play.
The Adventure Advisor
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Family vacation tips from OutsideOnline.com's travel expert

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Trip Ideas

A Family Affair: Sea Kayaking Belize

Practical Advice

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There's no need to book a babysitter the next time you want to visit northern California's wine country. Napa and Sonoma offer family-friendly travel options for the entire brood.
One Last Time
Escaping on one last vacation before giving birth should be a rite of passage for all expecting couples. Here's how to make it happen.
Playing It Safe
Tout, scam, trickery, pickpockets, or downright theft—any one of 'em can turn a trip of a lifetime into a lifelong lesson. Here's how to avoid bad experiences.
Single Parent Family Travel Guide
Traveling with your kids can be fulfilling but also overwhelming at times, especially if you’re the only adult in the group. Here are some tips on how to keep your cool as a single parent on your next family vacation.
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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Turneffe Flats Atoll Adventure
Turneffe Flats Resort
from $886, 3-6 days
Snorkel Turneffe Atoll, Lighthouse Reef, the Blue Hole, and participate in 16 different marine Eco-tours included in this Atoll Adventure Package....
Belize Mayan Odyssey Tour
Slickrock Adventures
from $830, 4 days
Belize and nearby Guatemala are the home to some spectacular Mayan ruins which rival any found in the Yucatan. Temples, carvings, ceramics, and many...
Lighthouse Reef Adventure
Island Expeditions
from $1739, 8 days
Discover an Adventure Basecamp on the outer boundary of the Belize reef, at world renowned Lighthouse Atoll. ...
Belize Adventure Week
Slickrock Adventures
from $2275, 8 days
This ever-popular, active vacation explores this fascinating country using a multisport format. This trend-setting itinerary is the culmination of...
Ultimate Belize Adventure
Island Expeditions
from $2299, 10 days
Sea kayak, snorkel, dive, windsurf, explore Mayan ruins and ceremonial caves, and descend a tropical river. ...

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Gear

Squishy Bowls
Portable, packable dining ware
‘Tis the Season
The Family Traveler
Breaking the Mold
Leave the hand-me-down gear inherited from distant relatives in the Goodwill box and opt for some of the industry’s best in kid’s ski and snowboard apparel. Because as long as they’re warm, they’re happy.
Beyond the Mini-Van: Family Road-Trippin' Essentials
Make the next family road trip even easier with this can't-miss list of indispensable gear items.

Fitness

Fat Boy Slim
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Fight those calories: Choose bananas, not Big Macs, for the road

Attractions

Hol Chan Marine Reserve

off Ambergris Caye
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize

Description: The Hol Chan Marine Reserve is Belize's oldest marine reserve. Located four miles southeast of San... Read More

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Laughing Bird Caye

Offshore of Placencia
Placencia, Belize

Description: Laughing Bird Caye is a beautiful Belizean isle situated on the western side of Victoria Channel,... Read More

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Gladden Spit Marine Reserve

Offshore Barrier Reef
Placencia, Belize

Description: The largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, the Mesoamerican Reef extends along the Yucatan... Read More

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