Re: Honeymoon in May 2003!
#55924
08/14/02 11:03 AM
08/14/02 11:03 AM
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Joined: May 2002
Posts: 50 Louisville, KY, USA
lilwings
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I just returned from AC where I celebrated my weddingmoon. We were married at Captain Morgan's and also stayed there. Absolutely loved it. We are also big divers and enjoyed all of our dives. We went with Amigos Del Mar and I highly recommend them. They were wonderful. We also did the cave tubing, I'm sorry I can't say I recommend it but possibly it was just the day we went. My husband and I totally expected this laid back trip floating down the river having a good time. Our day turned into us both fighting for our life as we were thrown into rapids we did not expect nor were we told about. Also going through a pile of brush, full of trees with HUGE thorns was not on my agenda for the day. We were told these were in the water but our guide also told us to stay to the right. Well to right lead us straight into the brush pile. We booked this tour through our resort who went with Tuff E Nuff tours. I do think this trip could be fun given the right guides and a thorough explanation of what to expect and how to go about handling yourself. I hope your trip can be better than ours. At this point I will NEVER go cave tubing again. Nor will I ever white water raft and I've wanted to do that my whole life but not after a little cave tubing experience. I can't imagine what river rafting would be like.
Absolutely fabulous food. We did not have a bad meal. My list of recommendations are: Caliente, Elvis Kitchen, Blue Water Grill, Reef, Capricorn, Sweet Basil. Also do a BBQ at one of the resorts. We loved Captain Morgan's, it's on Thursdays.
I wish you the best of luck. AC is a beautiful place. I can't wait to get back there again. I can also tell you 10 days was not enough for my husband and I. Next time were planning at least 14 days if not more.
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Re: Honeymoon in May 2003!
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08/14/02 11:42 AM
08/14/02 11:42 AM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 3,054 Asheville, NC USA
Lan Sluder/Belize First
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On Hidden Valley, that property is in transition as it has been sold. I believe it is closed at present. The new owners, the same people who own SunBreeze in San Pedro and Biltmore Plaza in Belize City, apparently plan some improvements, including a pool and eventually some additional cabins. Someone else, perhaps Katie Valk of Maya Travel, can tell you more about what's happening. I've stayed there and also visited Hidden Valley on a number of occasions. It has a beautiful setting in the Mountain Pine Ridge, with some wonderful waterfalls on the property. Unfortunately in recent years the property has been neglected and it has not been one of the top lodges. With the new management, things likely will change for the better. --Lan Sluder www.belizefirst.com
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Re: Honeymoon in May 2003!
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08/14/02 12:34 PM
08/14/02 12:34 PM
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Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 4 Sayreville, NJ, USA
jerseyjess
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Lilwings it sounds like you had a horrible experience! I'll remember that if we do venture out for some cave tubing. Fortunately, my fiancee and I are big white water rafting fans so, as long as we are forewarned, we would probably love some rough waters on the tubing trip! Don't give up on white water rafting, lilwings... it's so much fun. We did it in Costa Rica a couple years ago (another trip some of you Belize lovers should check out... beautiful and full of adventure!). It was so challenging yet thrilling... we both had huge smiles on our faes the entire time. With the proper instruction and equipment, you'll be fine. As far as Hidden Valley... it's strange that I haven't heard about them being closed or remodeling or anything like that. I've been in touch with someone from the resort and my travel agent highly recommends it as one of the "less rustic" mainland resorts. Does anyone have more mainland resort ideas that are comparably priced? Another question for you guys: is it wise to split up our trip in half? We'd really like to experience both the mainland and AC... but is five days sufficient in each place? And something else I haven't read too much about on these message boards is safety... is AC pretty safe to travel around on our own (via golfcart so I hear)? thanks again everyone... you guys are so helpful.
Jessica
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Re: Honeymoon in May 2003!
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08/14/02 12:55 PM
08/14/02 12:55 PM
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Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 256 Belize City, Belize
mayatravel
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HVI is presently closed for enhancement and reburbishment and reopens in November. The honeymoon package includes a 1/2 day on your own at one of the 7 private orchid laden waterfalls on the property with lunch and libations.
Maya Travel Services
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Re: Honeymoon in May 2003!
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08/22/02 11:33 AM
08/22/02 11:33 AM
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Joined: May 2001
Posts: 266 Atlanta, GA, USA
Seaislegal
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Could be the cave tubing trip they did was at a different part of the river. Our group went with SeaDuced back in April and the river was mild and a lot of fun.
If you look back at my April trip reports there is a whole review and description of the day. I dont recall floating past any bushes nearby or anything and the rapids were real mild... The hike was easy and flat 90% of the way. Definitely a trip I recommend.
Andrea in Atlanta Heading back to AC May 3rd week..!
Andrea in Atlanta
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