There is only one way to stay in Belize-with the Tut family! And not just stay but have them plan a trip for you. This is the perfect full service lodge for ecotourism. I have traveled with them 3 times and enjoyed it all.

Jeronine is an excellent naturalist and will help you see and identify many species of birds and animals you may see while staying there. If you are traveling with them to many of the close by natural destinations then they will make sure all your questions are answered. And they will take you to some beautiful spots and great cultural sites as you visit. her is not the only one that can help with the flora and fauna of the area, many members of the family have an expansive knowledge of what is in the area. And all the tours are well planned and well done.

The rooms are great! The are comfortable, open and have great facilities. You get to hear the sounds of wildlife around the area and have some great views. The hammocks out front are great for a mid day nap. And it is a good place to sip coffee and listen.

The food is fantastic and prepared by members of the family. It has fresh ingredients, is nicely spiced, and beats any restaurant you many go to. I only wish they would adopt me so I could eat there all the time.

The location of the lodge is both beautiful and close to where you need to be. There is swimming, canoing and places to visit close by for interesting presents.

Be smart, book with Crystal Paradise so you can truly enjoy Belize and all it has to offer. I think anything else would be a disappointment.

From my email exchanges with our hosts prior to our trip, to personal care extended by each member of the family, the Crystal Paradise Resort provided an excellent vacation adventure.

One aspect that surprised and pleased me were the interesting young travelers we met while excitedly discovering rare birds, sharing tasty
family style meals, getting first hand reports of each day's adventure
from those who just came back from one we planned to do the next day.

The package of Crystal Paradise Resort in the jungle and Singing Sands
Inn on the beach in Placencia worked very well for us, "The 4 Ladies",
as our hosts dubbed us. All arrangements were made for us, transportation was expertly arranged and included in the package, hosts in both venues were interesting and very hospitable, putting our
enjoyment first.

If you are looking for adventure in a clean, friendly enviroment with knowledgeable hosts,and interesting fellow guests. the Jungle and Sea Package is for you. A great way to become aquainted with a small section of Central America.

We just returned from spending Christmas in Belize. We spent 5 nights at Crystal Paradise and 6 nights in Placencia. We had such an amazing time while at Crystal Paradise. Eric picked us up from Belize City and
drove us to Crystal Paradise. We stayed in a non-thatched bungalow. It
had a large shower and two double beds. It's not your typical American
hotel which is what I loved about it! The food was wonderful at every meal. The fresh Guatemalan coffee was excellent. I bought some and haven't been to Starbucks since. Everyone in the family went out of their way to accommodate us. The sound of the birds at night was really neat. We went on several tours including Pine Ridge, Big Rock falls, Tikal, Cave Tubing, Zip Lining and canoeing. They were all such
fun adventures!

We felt very safe while we were there and felt as though they were always looking out for our best interest. Something I have never felt
when traveling in other countries. They even did our laundry for us at
no additional charge. On Christmas Day we fell out of the canoe and I lost my camera in the river. Since it was our last day there I had 5 days worth of pictures on it. I was so upset. When the van met us at the end of the trip I explained how we had fallen out and lost my camera. Without skipping a beat Eric offered to dive in the river and find my camera. His brother and several friends came out and they all went diving in the river to find it. 20 minutes and I had my camera back with all my pictures!! Although it didn't work the chip was fine and I was able to have all our pictures back.

Barb's Belize set up our whole trip and I couldn't be happier about where we stayed. The Tut's really made our trip memorable. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

We stayed 3 nights at the Crystal Paradise and just loved it! We had a regular room, it was very simple and clean. The bed was a little hard, but for the price it is a great value. The food was wonderful and the Tut family was very friendly and made us feel very welcome. We did tours with Jeronie and Eric. They are excellent guides and birders. We would highly recommend Crystal Paradise! Wish we would have stayed longer!
The Clays