Just got back from a wonderful time in Ambergris.

Got a little crazy on the trip report. Please accept all the information as opinions and information. Here it is please let me know if you have any questions.

Main Trip Report

Has over 500 pictures, info on 10 hotels, 14 Restaurants. (It was a long flight home )

1. Overall - Opinion\'s on Ambergris Caye Overall - Opinion's on Ambergris Caye

2. Hotels - Deep Review of Banana Beach and pictures and info on 10 other hotels

3. Scuba Diving - Several Hundred Diving pictures by Dive Site

4. Restaurants - Review of 14 Restaurants along with Menus of the restaurants (I got carried away)

5. Other Information - Going North on the Island, Golf Cart Rental, Bike Rental, Taking a trip to Caye Caulker

6. Traveling to Belize - How we got there

Please let me know if you have any questions

klandersnitrox

I don't have any words except, Did you do anything other than run around taking photos and
preparing for this report???????? Was there any real relaxing done??

What a great report! you mastered the skill of organization. can you come work on my closets?

wow...(in a good way)

Thanks,

Always love to take pictures. Ambergris is a great place.

Klandersnitrox

Great Job

Thanks so much for sharing your opinion and pictures. I loved it

Keith, It was nice meeting both of you. We are still at the B.B. and having a great time. This is my first time at the internet cafe since we arrived. Get back to you later. Sun just came out after a brief shower. Later Danny

All I can say is I want to go back to San Pedro NOW! Too bad it's so darn hard to get to from the midwest.

Jean

Felt like I was there!

Keith...WOW That's a wonderful report and was very much worth the delay!!!

One question...are there lounges available at the cut on Caye Caulker? Also...my husband is thinking about packing up an umbrella for me to have on our 13 day trip? Is there plenty of shade....we will be staying at Banana Beach as well and appreciate all the info you have to share

Also...will there be a problem if we were to spend the day at Ramon's...their beach looks fabulous and would they frown upon non-guests usng it & a few of their lounges? It seems to me that all are welcome anywhere...especially since you were snapping pics all over the place

Hi Keith! Saw your bio and looked at your web page. Great report. I am in Macon, GA...just a little S of you. I went with a group last June and can't wait to return. Thanks so much!!!

this is what makes message boards so valuable...all the people who take time after their trips to share their experiences and pictures. keith...you've given everyone a really great look at what they can expect. i know i really loved looking at pictures before we went for our first time. and i loved looking back at your photos and remembering all those places we saw too! thanks for the work you did to organize it all so well!

goody...

it's funny because i thought about how nice it would be to have an umbrella a couple of times while we were there too! a small collapsible one would have come in handy...especially the one day when it was so hot with no wind and times we couldn't find shade (like sitting on the ferry to caye caulker waiting for the boat to leave the dock!) i even saw a few local women walking around with umbrellas.

at the split on caye caulker, there is very little shade and not a lot of places where you can sit comfortably on the beach...very little beach actually...don't expect any chairs/loungers! the water is very inviting tho.

i'm not sure how ramon's would feel about non-guests using the lounge chairs on their beach...but i'm sure you can sit under a tree there...and definitely hang out on their pier and do some snorkeling (a nice little palapa at the end to sit in and leave your towels and such) and check out their restaurant/bar.

when we were there, most properties seemed half empty...as keith noted. lots of beachfront places to stop and rest...one of the most uncrowded places i've ever seen.

Mikell...once again you come through for me...this board is absolutely fantastic...so I guess the umbrella would be handy...I'm watching my hubby pack a ton of fishing equipment...i guess i can't feel guilty lugging around something that will make life a little more comfortable if the need should arise Just trying our best to not overpack...which often we do

What a great report on your trip! Very comprehensive for new comers like us. We are staying at the Coral Bay Villas May 3-8. I t was nice to get an ojective viewpoint (albeit, not too "in-depth" for CBV). After that it's off to the wild blue yonders to Costa Maya Reosrt. We did it and will report back about our stay. We are then thinking of a short stay at Caye Caulker. Any suggestions on places there?

Awesome report... Only 18 days to go....
I am so looking forward to Banana Beach... scuba diving... meeting other boarders... fishing... relaxing... drinking bilikins and tropical rum punch..... all in no particular order>

Great report...I have seen about 20 places we should go for dinner on the board...I'm afraid eating will be the main event!!! Only 9 more days!!

Thanks for the great trip report and pictures! Mikell definitely said it for us, too - I've loved looking at all the pictures from other peoples' trips, and I can't wait to go and add my own!

I want to Thank everyone for all of the great comments regarding the trip Report. It was fun doing and we are very much looking forward to getting back to San Pedro soon.

Answering some of the questions

1. Danny - Wish we were still there with you. It was great meeting you and your wife and thanks for the Belikan's!.

2. Goody2shuz - Regarding Caye Caulker - No I would not say there were any lounges. Most people just laid down a towel. Regarding shade - If you are staying at Banana Beach you will not need a shade. There are short palm trees that shade very well and also around the pool there are great spots. Regarding, Ramon's it is a pretty beach but I am not sure I thought it was that much nicer than Banana Beach. Banana's is small but there is a really pretty one (almost as nice) right beside Banana's. I never felt the need to go down there. I do believe you could get away with it with a couple drinks purchased at their bar

3. KathyA - Cathy, Us Georgians have to stick to gether!! I met a Belizean who said she had traveled to meet her Friend in Macon. Would that be you?

4. Mikell - I just wanted you to know that your awesome day trip reports was what inspired us to take all the time to do this. Thank you so much for all of your hard work.

5. Taters and Dab - I meant to look around while I was there for a room but ran out of time. I definately would suggest it. Would love to see what you came up with and get your opinions. I love that little island.

6. Larsteph - Yep, lots of places to eat. You did notice that I took pictures of most of the menus Should help you with prices

One last thing. If you would like to see some of our other trip reports you can check out www.keithlanders.com Their are two or three on there you may be interested in
1. Roatan Honduras
2. Aruba

Thanks Again,
Keith

WOW!! I am in awe of your report. I am suppose to be working but, I am spending my time looking at your pictures. I have you all beat tho--we leave at 6 am tomorrow!! HA HA.. Cant be there soon enough.

That's interesting, Keith. Do you remember her name? I do know of one girl from Belize that met a friend of mine on a plane. This young lady was coming to GA to go to school at GA College. I do know that she and Pat met up to go shopping and out to eat.

Keith, I'd sure like to look at your Roatan trip report but the site won't display.

Delete one of the http:// in the URL.

What a nice trip report!

1. Kathya - I am sorry I do not remember her name. I think she worked at Tropic Air.

2. Seashell - Which site are you saying is not working? I click on both of the Roatan sites and they work?

Keith Landers

The explanation given above (remove the spare http://) worked. Thanks. Enjoyed it.

Seashell,

Now I see the mistake i made, Thanks for all pointing this out. Fixed it

Keith landers

Since we're going to Belize in May, loved the informative trip report, but big frown on the shark holding.

You are the second or third person who made the comment about the shark holdings.

This is a pretty common thing they do down in Ambergris.

The animals have been trained by the dive masters I believe.

The reason it should not be done is due to Humans passing infections? Is that the thought?

...THAT'S ESTELS BY THE SEA RIGHT? ....THE BEST BREAKFAST AND MUSIC ON THE CAYE .....LOTS OF LOVE TO ESTEL & THE BOYS ... NOT TO MENTION MY MAIN DJ CHARLIE

Really enjoyed all of your commentary & pictures! Question: I'm contemplating a trip to Ambergris Caye by myself to celebrate my birthday in solitude (long story) in the next couple of weeks. I've been to Belize/Ambergris Caye once about a year & a half ago via cruise ship port of call.....loved it! Could you recommend a place to stay on Ambergris Caye or Caye Caulker that would be safe, yet fun for a married female-not-interested-in-hanky-panky traveling alone? Am considering Journey's End. Do not want to get tangled up in Spring Break or heavy-duty party crowds (I'm over 40). Really just want some place to rest & get life back in perspective. Love to snorkle, fish, & would like to learn how to scuba dive. Any advice would be welcome.

ParrotTech: Wherever you stay... come to Coconuts Pirates Pub and say HI.

If you can do without a pool, I recommend the Mayan Princess. Get a room on the second or third floor. They have good security and it is very near most places that you would like to hang out in the evening (Fidos) and a good selection of restaurants. Amigos del Mar dive op, is practically in front of the hotel. They'll teach you how to dive or just take you out for snorkel trips.

You won't regret it for a second.

Hi Klanders,

Just wanted to thank you for taking the time to put together so much information. We are planning a trip next year and everyone who shares their experiences is helping us to plan. So, thanks. The other reason I am replying is because you are from Georgia. I grew up there and my family still live there. I visit every year. I live in London England but always keep a supply of grits in my cupboard. So, just wanted to say hello (or hey y'all).

ParrotTech, another place that you might really enjoy is the Blue Tang. If you got a room on the second or third floor, front. Good location, not that far from the places you'd be comfortable hanging out. It has a little pool and a nice deck area.

Keith, Great report. I just got a chance to read it. We got back late Sunday night the 28th. We had a great time and was nice to walk in some of your paths. Our last night we stayed in room b327, the best room at banana beach, I beleive. Jean and I enjoyed your company and our time around the pool. Your photos are great. What fun to see where we have just been. De javu all over again. We had a good time with Obie and Becky hanging out. Met Dave (hotsauze) nice young man. Later Danny