Re: Hi Everyone...newbie here with questions
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01/12/06 05:09 PM
01/12/06 05:09 PM
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Kristykins
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Hmm. Well I can't answer all of these since I've only been there once, but I'll throw at you whatever I know.
- you can go snorkeling on the island no matter what hotel you're in. There's tour booths and companies all over the place.
- I stayed at Aquamarina Suites in December, and like most hotels there, its on the ocean, facing the Great Barrier Reef. The suite had a full kitchen. (Fridge, freezer, stove, oven, microwave, blender, sink etc)
- There is only one airport I believe, Belize International. From there you can coordinate either a 15 minute flight to the island, or a Water Taxi (hour & a half). Transportation is easy, don't worry about that. They have flights going all day.
"If you find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere"
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Re: Hi Everyone...newbie here with questions
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01/12/06 05:14 PM
01/12/06 05:14 PM
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Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 11,049 Rockport, Maine
klcman
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and from Detroit, I'm thinking you would probably book NW to Houston & Continental ( they're partners) to BZE. That's actually one routing CO tried to put me on once when I was using FF miles. Ask your hotel (Banana Beach also fits your lodging criteria) to book your island hopper and rest easy - south of town so you get to try out the cart thing more often  or walk the 20 mins or so along the beach.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _________________ _ _ _ _ _ _ But then what do I know, I am but a mere caveman
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Re: Hi Everyone...newbie here with questions
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01/12/06 06:35 PM
01/12/06 06:35 PM
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 3,955 Frigin Cold Columbus, Ohio
Otteralum
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Far better experience on the board than mine, but I would recommend booking your puddle-jumper flight beforehand (through hotel or on your own). Hardly ever a big deal, but I was able to get to the island ahead of another couple last visit by booking ahead -- they had to wait for the next flight.
If you really like the golf cart advanture -- listen to klc and stay at Banana Beach. I for one loved Belizean Shores -- 4 miles north on the island, but big big big units with kitchens and right on the beach with the best pool on the island. Up there the golf cart becomes more a novelty than real transportation -- the road is awful and you'd want to water taxi back to town.
Any way you can't go wrong -- have a great time.
I will have a Belikin -- put it on klcman's tab.
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Re: Hi Everyone...newbie here with questions
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01/16/06 06:32 PM
01/16/06 06:32 PM
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Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 484 Home of The Weinermobile
sandb
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mobunny: your pictures are great as is your accommodation recommendation. Tina: considering the three places you mentioned, you have great taste! I have stayed at all places on AC mentioned thus far. Aside from a private residence, Victoria House, or Mata Chica, you will not find a nicer room and facilities than The Palms. It is also nicely located. Good luck! ...and the NW and CO flights would be the easiest from DTW. 
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