I understand - San Ignacio does have some spectacular lodges - even the San Ignacio hotel "on the hill" boasts a jungle setting (with an iguana hatchery!!! Or try Log Cab-Inns. Top hotel I would think is probably Chaa Creek - beautiful place by the Macal River, and a stone's throw away from Xunantunich Maya site and the border with Gautemala, for the famous Tikal excursion. Or you may go to Francis Ford Coppola's lodge in the mountain pine ridge - Blancaneaux Lodge). Cave Tubing can be done from that district as well (zipline included). Be aware that the Best Western Biltmore is on the highway outside urban Belize city, and there is the new airport hotel ten miles up the highway. What a selection!!! Tell us how it is going, will ya??

I agree with getting out of Belize City. It's still a city and there is so much more to see and do out in the country. I also agree that Chaa Creek is terrific. San Ignacio is nice for the cultural experience but for overnight I like the jungle resorts. Placencia is a favorite place of mine. For upscale close in check out Turtle Inn and Chabil Mar Villas. Very different properties so depends on what you want. Turtle Inn is a super resort and like all resorts has excellent bedroom accomodations. No A/C or TV or telephone if that is what you want. Chabil Mar Villas are all suites with full kitchens and family room area with A/C, TV and telephone and wireless internet in the Suite.

Check them out. Super places in a terrific village, in my book.

My new suggestion for the best resort in Placencia is Laru Beya, check out the reviews here on tripadvisor. Cheaper and better than the Turtle Inn to my standards, and the restaurant is a clear win. Only about six entrees on the menu each day, but the chef, Troy, is flexible and happy to work with any food restrictions. And the service is very friendly and pleasant.

Silk Caye and Laughing Bird Caye are both relatively short trips from Placencia and are amazing for snorkeling and scuba. Diving along the barrier reef cannot be adequately described, it's flat out amazing.

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