Travel Note
It is REQUIRED, no matter your vaccination status, that you have a negative Covid test upon arrival to Belize. These are your options: 1) A negative PCR test taken 96 hours before departure 2) A negative rapid antigen test taken 48 hours before departure 3) If no test is obtained prior to departure, a test will be administered at the airport in Belize for a fee of 50 dollars USD 4) You also must show proof of a reservation at an approved hotel. To get back into the United States you will need a negative test 24 hours before you travel back to the US and show it before you board your flight. I would contact the host of where you are staying in Belize to see if they have a test available for you. For guests staying at Ramon's- Test costs $65USD per person and is billed to the room. Testing is done every day from 7:30am – 2:00pm. You make appointment at the Front Desk and they will go ahead and confirm you for the time and date you choose.
Travel Note
For a PCR test, I recommend scheduling or making a virtual appointment at a Beaumont Urgent Care. Time slots open 48 hours in advance and fill up VERY QUICKLY. I would print off a copy of your results to carry with you to make it easier to show while traveling. For a rapid antigen test, I recommend going to Walgreens. Check your local location, some require an appointment, and some are walk in. If you recently recovered from COVID-19, you may instead travel with documentation of recovery from COVID-19 (i.e., your positive COVID-19 viral test result on a sample taken no more than 90 days before the flight’s departure from a foreign country and a letter from a licensed healthcare provider or a public health official stating that you were cleared to travel).
House Or Rental
As of 2022, you need proof of a reservation at a Gold Standard Hotel that you will show security upon your arrival in order to travel to Belize. Since Ramon's Resort requires a 7 night Saturday to Saturday reservation, I have gathered the other Gold Standard Hotels within walking distance from Ramon's: Searching on AirBnB there are LOTS of options- just make sure to chose one that is GOLD STANDARD The Palms Oceanfront Suites (next door to Ramon's, a one minute walk) Isla Bonita Yacht Club (6 minute walk)- many friends and family have already booked here! Beth Hart is the property manager- mention our wedding and she may give you a discount! 877-213-7929 The Phoenix Resort (10 minute walk) Mayan Princess Hotel (10 minute walk) Hummingbird Suites- San Pedro (10-15 minute walk) San Pedro Holiday Hotel, San Pedro, Belize (5 minute walk) Ambergris Sunset Hotel (10 minute walk) Tradewinds Paradise Villas (12 minute walk) Banyan Bay Suites (15-20 minute walk)
Flight
If you are flying from Michigan, United and American Airlines both fly from DTW or LAN to Belize City, with a stop somewhere on the way. You must book a separate plane ticket from Belize City to San Pedro Belize through Tropic Air (this is a short 15 minute flight- you do not need to leave the Belize City Airport, the cost should be around 145 dollars). If you are flying from another state and need help, please text/call me and I will help! 586-242-1382 (Cara) You will want to schedule your Tropic Air flight 2 hours after your arrival in Belize if it is a weekday, or 2-3 hours if traveling on a weekend. This will allow you time to get through customs. Tropic Air is flexible, if you arrive early you can always inquire about taking an earlier flight to the island, as they leave hourly.
Travel Note
My favorite travel app to use to track flights is Hopper. You can search specific airports and travel dates on the app, and "watch" flights and the app will alert you when prices drop and alert you when it is a good time to purchase tickets. This app has never steered me wrong on when to purchase flights. Do not buy the flight through the app, it is simply a tool to use to track flight prices among many different airlines. When it comes to book, I advise to book through that specific airlines website or app.