Hey - Changes in Latitudes is one of the best B&B's I have stayed in (except maybe a couple in Ireland where you can't beat the bacon and the bread!). Not sure where this Lan person is coming from. The rooms are European style with comfortable beds, hot showers and airconditioning. I thought it was great value! You get a breakfast that you would pay about $30 BZE for anywhere else. I experienced a mixture of what Lori calls a Canadian and Belize breakfast menu! I had everything from eggs with fryjacks or homemade tortillas, to sausage and back bacon. There was Belizean coffee, cereal, fresh fruits, and lime juice also on offer every morning. The kitchen staff are adorable and made for a happy to start to every day!

I liked the view from Lori's upper deck where you can see the waves breaking over the reef and the garden area is beautiful. I sat there to enjoy a deadly Belikan and write my postcards after a day of snorkeling. Fortunately she is close enough to walk to town to post them!

I had one of the rooms by the wall but found it great as it kept out the hot sun and kept down the noise from the street. Lori said it also helped reduce dust from those beautiful sand/dirt roads. I enjoyed walking out my door to the site of climbing flowers over the caribbean blue wall. I thought it added a touch of class for that island feel.

Travelling on a budget, I liked the fact that Lori would let me use the kitchen to do some of my own dinners. There is even a microwave and a blender (I mixed my own cocktails!). There is even a barbeque you can use. The Aussie dollar was worth the same as the Belizean dollar so dinning out every night was too expensive for me. (I know.... they call the Aussie dollar the Pacific peso!). Lori also offers discounted room rates for longer stays and people who book more rooms. (I asked because I am going back again with a few friends!).

In short, I found Changes in Latitudes, really clean, friendly, fun and in a great location close to the beach, town and grocery store etc. Lori really gave me a great orientation right down to personal safety. She "customized" and organised my tour inland for me and offered good advice about saving costs. She had this great night for all the guests when she orgnaised our own personal punta dancing presentations. I had a go at dancing but I definitely need more practice! .

Now, I can't say this for sure but I met some people one night who were talking about how they hated showering in the stinky water. I think one couple were staying at Coconuts as I remember the cute name. Anyway, I asked Lori and she said that well water on the island stinks but lots of hotels on the island use it to save money. Just to be sure, I'd check to find out if the rooms have well or town water, hot water (many places don't) and airconditioning.

I came across Lori's B&B in several guide books including the Rough Guide. Haven't seen Lan's review but I would check out some of the other guide books. B&B's are not supposed to be Holiday Inn's! I wouldn't trade the experience I had at Changes in Latitudes in any way!

Hey Lori - if you are reading this..... hope to see you next year! Pray the Aussie dollar improves!

Chris