Re: Heading to AC with Family, Where to Stay?
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09/16/02 12:03 PM
09/16/02 12:03 PM
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Posts: 3,054 Asheville, NC USA
Lan Sluder/Belize First
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Nearly all the hotels on the island are family-friendly. With kids, I think "condotels" or suites hotels are one of the best ways to go. These are not big sprawling condos but usually small lowrise, groups of apartments and suites, offering extra room and a kitchen.
With kids, I also think a pool is a must. So I'd recommend, among others Villas at Banyan Bay, Banana Beach, Paradise Villas, Blue Tang Inn, Caribe Island Resort, Belizean Shores or The Palms.
--Lan Sluder
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Re: Heading to AC with Family, Where to Stay?
#56916
09/16/02 02:53 PM
09/16/02 02:53 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 128 Dangriga, Stann Creek , Belize
d-jon
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Wynn, another suggestion is the Blue Tang Inn I've found it great there for kids and there is a swimming pool as well. It's not too far from town and for convenience there is a super market right around the corner. If you want more info you can e-mail [email protected]There is also the Fountain Blue it now has as new name as it is now owned by new owner. The new owners will be sending me some info on this later today.
Hi, trina I would suggest the Orange Walk area. There is a lot to offer there. In particular there is the Lamanai Outpost lodge that offers exactly what you're looking for. You can contact me if you need more info at [email protected]
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Re: Heading to AC with Family, Where to Stay?
#56917
09/16/02 03:24 PM
09/16/02 03:24 PM
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Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,255 bucks county, PA
sweetjane
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wynn, i went with my 5 & 7 year olds this past june. i strongly recommend a place with a kitchen so snacks are always available. a pool is a must. i took down a container of Quick so they could have chocolate milk, fruit snacks, and a box of cereal. my kids ate a lot of plain tortillas or pasta. if you ask, many places would make things plainer, like my kids got grilled shrimp or something. there is pizza available too. trust me: knock JE off that list. i stayed there in '00. dont necessarily go by what you read. i got sucked in like that too. i would recommend the palms, banyan bay, belizean shores, and i stayed at caribe island (and we thought CI was terrific). some are a little far to walk to town, but the kids thought riding in the golf cart was the coolest! (see linked pic!) http://www.pbase.com/image/3514735 ps - skip the thatched thing. as i said in a previous post, it isnt as cool as you'd think. stick with a condo. we did 2 br's. that was nice for us grown-ups. plus - bonus! - cable tv including Nick for 'downtime'.
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Re: Heading to AC with Family, Where to Stay?
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09/17/02 11:54 AM
09/17/02 11:54 AM
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Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 72,050 oregon, spr
Marty

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Here's the new "fountain blue", AquaMarina Suites http://aquamarinasuites.com i think a 15 minute walk is perfect with kids. my brothers kids are super picky eaters, and they did just fine when they came with us in July... Pools within 15 minute walk. ok, Seven Seas Resort, Paradise Villas, SunBreeze, The Palms, Ramon's Village, Belize Yacht Club, Hide-A-Way Hotel, Hotel Playador, Villas at Banyan Bay, Tropica, Banana Beach Resort, Royal Palm Villas, Xanadu Island Resort... and Aquamarina Suites
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Re: Heading to AC with Family, Where to Stay?
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09/17/02 11:58 AM
09/17/02 11:58 AM
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Joined: May 2000
Posts: 3,281 Virginia
Barbara K
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I agree with Banana Beach, Banyan Bay, The Palms or possibly Xanadu as good places with 2 bedroom units & pools. For the mainland, I recommend Crystal Paradise for families with kids. It is run by a big Belizean family with 13 kids so there is bound to be some your kids ages running around. My kids loved at and said it had the best food in Belize (kid opinion). Five Sisters or duplooys are also good places with kids. www.barbsbelize.com [This message has been edited by Barbara K (edited 09-17-2002).]
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