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Thank you for helping us make memories in Belize as husband and wife by the gifting of the following excursions. Without your generosity, these wonderful tropical adventures would never be possible.
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Ben keeps telling me about when he used to dive and I really want to try it! This lets me start out in a pool nice and safe but includes real dives in the ocean, too!
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Learning to Scuba Dive!
$297.50
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One of the most beautiful reefs in the world, filled with fish fluttering by. Something I could never see back in the states.
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Reef Dive
$198.50
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What could be more magical than floating, weightless through a sea of dancing lights? One of God's great wonders, there's a special interaction in the waters of Belize that makes the algae glow at night!
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Night Dive
$145.13
It's ok! They're nurse sharks so I'll be coming back with all four limbs! But these sharks and rays are not only extra friendly but they're supposed to be some of the softest creatures on the planet!
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Snorkeling the famous Shark Ray Alley!
$89.99
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He's gone before but it's been a few years. He thinks it's like riding a bike but I'd feel a lot better if he got a little practice in before we hit the water.
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Refresher Scuba Course for Ben
$163.75
The most iconic natural landmark of Belize and one of the most unique waters of the world. We'd get to see it up close and personal!
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Boat Tour of the Great Blue Hole
$97.90
There are so many dive sites withing walking distance, once we have the hang of it we can try out even more of them!
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Extra Dives!
$96.30
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If we're officially certified (renewed for Ben), we get to dive deeper and get closer to things. It also means we can keep diving, even when we get back home (Texas has some cool lakes to explore).
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Become Scuba Certified
$423.50
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The majestic "mountain cow" is the national animal of Belize. I didn't even know it was a thing! But with this special tour by the people who run the zoo, we get to go in the cages and feed and handle some of them like the zookeepers do...with a little help from the actual experts. We even get to see some of the animal's natural habitats that can only be reached by canoe, how cool is that?
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Zoo Director's Tour: Feed a Tapir, Hold a Boa!
$198.45
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This is no normal nightlife, but this zoo isn't like the ones back home! Built into the natural habitat of these animals, the Belize zoo focuses on showcasing the ones that live here, many of which are nocturnal. To see them at their best, we can stay until after sundown for a private tour of the animals at their most active before turning in and falling asleep to the sounds of the jungle (within the safety of our cabin, of course).
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Sleeping in the Jungle!
$241.88
Ben and I both love to experiment in the kitchen, so what better way to learn about the four main cultures of Belize's history than while being taught to make an iconic recipe from each? My mouth is watering already!
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Cultural Cooking Class
$112.50
Talk about doing things the old-fashioned way! They'll actually teach us to make chocolate from fresh-roasted cacao beans using ancient tools of the trade. Then not only do we get to try Brazil's famous dark chocolate, but they'll use it in a custom drink, too!
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Chocolate-Making Deomonstration
$84.37
The tallest building in Belize is one of their Mayan ruins. They have over 900 dotting the country with some really fantastic ones close to where we'll be staying. Being able to literally touch a piece of history like that would be amazing!
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Explore Mayan Ruins
$123.75
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What a way to see the jungle! Zip-lining was my favorite camp activity as a kid but this grown-up version lets you fly from tree to tree!
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Zip Line Canopy Tour
$98.44
The caves there are flooded in places so you have to bring an innertube. It's like a lazy river through nature!
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Cave Tour and Tubing
$73.13
I've always wanted to try parasailing, and where better than over the gorgeous reefs of San Pedro?
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Bird's-Eye View with Tandem Parasailing
$95.63
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I've never been to a reservation-only restaurant before and every guide says The French Touch is the best food on (or off) the island! Apparently the chef fell in love with this paradise and moved here, adding the island flavor to his cuisine without compromising his traditional French training. No one knows how he gets better cuts of steak on the island than you can find on the mainland, but everyone agrees it's among the best they've ever had!
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Fancy French Food Hidden Between Belizean Beaches
$249.88
The Hidden Treasure sounds like the perfect dinner date! Outdoor covered seating by candlelight? Check! Live music? Check! Amazing food? Double check! They even send a car to pick you up and take you back home... Can we get one of these back home?
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Romantic Dinner at Hidden Treasure
$198.79
I'm not a soup person but for this place, I'll make an exception. Stews made with the freshest ingredients possible, slow-cooking for hours and simmering for even longer, each crafted and tweaked to make it the closest thing to having a Belizean grandmother we can get without being invited over to someone's house.
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Home-Made Belizean Meal at El Fogon
$118.12
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I never thought we'd be literally sailing into the sunset, let alone sharing dinner and drinks as we watch it go down.
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Sunset Sail & Dinner at Sea
$348.75
Mesa is legendary and in both guides and comments I couldn't find anyone with a bad thing to say about it (not even on the internet)! Even better, the owners are known for coming out and just sitting with guests to talk about the history of the island and make sure they don't miss out on anything going on since a lot of events are word-of-mouth only.
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Relaxing Brunch at Belize's Best Breakfast Spot!
$49.50
If we get homesick (or at least need a burger) this American-Caribbean fusion place should hit the spot. And if that doesn't do it, the fantastic selection of wine and the amazing view Stella's Sunset was named for will.
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A Taste of Home with a Twist at a Wine Bar
$53.40
Ceviche might be from Peru but its practically everywhere in Belize. I've never had it so I looked for the best place to try it and Wild Mango's is not only renowned for it but they've got tons of different types to try! What's better than trying great new food while sitting by the beach? That's right, they're known for their mojitos, too!
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Best Ceviche in Town!
$77.63
We want to try new foods but it's hard to trust a greasy spoon in a country you've never been. It turns out we can explore one of the broadest menus in Belize with familiar touches, from the American-style menus to side orders like fries. I feel like Celebrity Restaurant will be our go-to place when we're in Belize City.
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Caribbean Comfort Food in a Comfortable Atmosphere
$58.99
Back in the 60's, Caye Caulker (the next island over from where we'll be staying) was literally torn in two by Hurricane Hattie. Rather than try and fill in the gap, the locals celebrated it and named it "The Split!" Now it's like a giant backyard barbecue every day but instead of burgers and hot dogs it's fish and lobster that's only hours from the ocean to the grill and instead of dogs running around begging for scraps, it's the local pelicans!
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BBQ & Bar Hopping The Split
$68.76
Neither of us have had a professional massage before. What a wonderful time for a first!
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Couples Massage
$183.36
Just like in the movies! This way I can come back glowing instead of burnt.
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Fancy Facial
$84.36
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Mani-Pedi and Polish
$56.25
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Because as much as we love a good road trip, a car isn't going to cut it this time. ;-p
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Airfare to and from Belize
$982.70
There's no bridge to the island, so getting to and from the mainland means hopping on one of these!
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Water Taxis
$39.36
The only way to reach some nearby islands are on these babies! That includes Secret Island (which is probably why they named it that). Since they don't have a GPS, the rental comes with a tour guide to show you around the island, too!
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Jet Ski Rental and Tour of Secret Island!
$129.29
No rental cars on the island, only rental golf carts!
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Island Transportation - Cart Rental
$59.68
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After the honeymoon ends, the marriage begins, and for us, it's 2 + 1!
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A chance to meet one of my favorite animals ever and not have it eat my face! There are two jags we can meet, Rocky the big one and Buddy Jr. the cub!
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Meet a Live Jaguar!
$98.44
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A photo-op with Runt the tiny toucan (he looks big in the picture, but he's small enough to fit in your hands!) or Panama the Harpy Eagle!
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Avian Encounters
$56.25
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Did you know almost everything we're doing comes with complimentary rum punch? They give it out like it's water! I can't pass up the chance to see how the locals make it.
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Rum Factory Tour
$56.25
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