| Belize, as a travel destination is no longer the 'best | | | | 3. Security Fee: US$1.25 |
| kept secret' in the tourism sector. As compared | | | | Total Airport Departure Fees: US$ 20.00 |
| to other star destinations, Belize has been entirely | | | | * Border Departure fees |
| manicured by Mother Nature. Belize has captured | | | | 1. Border Processing Fee: US$10.00 |
| the imagination of all sorts of tourists - adventure | | | | 2. Conservation Tax: US$ 3.75 |
| seekers to nature conservationists...honeymooners | | | | Total Border Departure Fees: US$ 13.75 |
| to 'twilight year' tourists...teenagers to family | | | | * Airport Security fees |
| vacationers. There is a special nook for | | | | 1. International Airport to Domestic Airport - |
| everybody in Belize. | | | | US$0.75 |
| One of the most encouraging aspects of a Belize | | | | 1. International Airport to International Destination- |
| trip is its easy accessibility by air, land and sea. | | | | US$1.25 |
| Once you land in Belize, moving around is cheap | | | | Breezing around Belize... |
| and most of the attractions are at close quarters | | | | Hopping around Belize is simple for even the most |
| - making it easier to plan a weekend or a short | | | | conservative tourists - with the option of car |
| trip. | | | | rental, taxi and buses ferrying at regular intervals. |
| Accessibility | | | | If the trip is slightly longer, planes and buses are |
| Arriving in Belize from anywhere in North America | | | | available. For the more adventurous kind, rental |
| is fast and convenient - with the array of flights, | | | | bikes can also be availed of at very reasonable |
| cruises and bus lines entering the Belizean borders | | | | prices. |
| at regular intervals. And, if you love the Caribbean | | | | If your time is at a premium, then local airlines can |
| Sea and you have your own boat, then you can | | | | be an option for a quick trip, although many |
| enjoy the Belizean bonanza even before you | | | | visitors prefer buses as they provide you with a |
| reach the shores of Belize. | | | | window side view of the cultural and geographical |
| If you are a road warrior, then you can plan on | | | | landscape of Belize. Many of the frequent visitors |
| taking a luxury bus or even drive to Belize from | | | | to Belize are also likely to hop around in ferries |
| anywhere in North and Central America. Flights | | | | and water taxis - giving them a closer look into |
| from major cities like Miami, Dallas, Houston and | | | | the heart and soul of Belize, the river system and |
| Charlotte are operated by American Airlines, | | | | inland waterways. |
| Continental Airlines and US Airways. | | | | Know your Costs |
| Plan your trip | | | | Travel costs in Belize are much cheaper than the |
| Good planning is the key to a successful trip - and | | | | US or Europe. Top of the line hotels charge the |
| for a treasure trove like Belize, most prized | | | | visitors in US dollars and the same is true for |
| destinations could be right around the corner. A | | | | most of the operated tours. The standard |
| trio of guidelines might help the visitors planning a | | | | currency is either the U.S. Dollar or the Belizean |
| trip to Belize - | | | | dollar (BZ$) which is equal to roughly US$1=BZ$2. |
| * If your trip is incomplete without a pint of beer | | | | The best time of the year... |
| and you crave for a corner seat in a quaint | | | | The heaviest tourist starts from December and |
| Mexican restaurant - Then a stay in San Pedro, | | | | continues until June. Belize experiences a rainy |
| Ambergris Caye, San Ignacio or Placencia village | | | | season from June until November. So, if you want |
| will add flavor to your trip. | | | | to experience Belize in a cooler and milder form, |
| * If a vacation means open air spa and relaxing in | | | | December to May is the right period. |
| the lap of luxury, then a luxury jungle lodge in | | | | Welcome to Belize... |
| Cayo may be the best option for you. | | | | No matter when you arrive in Belize, you will be |
| * And if tranquility and privacy are indispensable | | | | welcomed with a warm smile and an open heart. |
| for your vacation, then a stay at places like Long | | | | Belizeans are known for their hospitality and |
| Caye or Lighthouse Reef Atoll would invigorate | | | | cordial demeanor. It's no wonder that many of |
| your spirits. | | | | the visitors end up buying the prized real estate in |
| Fees Facts | | | | Belize. Places like Long Caye, which are adorned |
| Here are a few facts about arrival and departure | | | | with pristine beaches and serene diving and fishing |
| fees in Belize when you are entering its Borders. | | | | spots, are witnessing a steady rise in foreigner |
| * Airport Departure fees: | | | | owned real estate. Whatever may be their |
| 1. Departure Tax: US$15.00 | | | | purpose, visitors return from Belize with a wish |
| 2. Conservation Tax: US$3.75 | | | | that they had stayed a bit longer. |