The Winemaker's Wench: Belize It and Be Amazed

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The motto on Caye Caulker in Belize

The Split at Caye Caulker

Belize is a blip of a coastal country in Central America and something of an anomaly for the region. A little melting pot of cultures, terrain, and tourist attractions. When they say that Belize offers something for everyone, you better Belize it! With tumultuous times in Mexico, Belize offers beautiful resorts, sandy beaches, Mayan ruins, tantalizing rum drinks with naughty names, and, mostly, safe travels.

Culture and Comfort found here

If you’re looking for an idyllic place to stay, try the tiny, laid back Belizean island of Caye Caulker. Caye Caulker is a beautiful tropical paradise located five minutes away from the second largest barrier reef in the world, and only a 30 minute water taxi ride or brief commuter flight from Belize City. Slip away to complete relaxation or zoom into full throttle excursions of snorkeling and scuba diving with nurse sharks, manatees, and sting rays. Take a trip down the river with spider monkeys and crocs on your way to see the ruins of Chetumal, Mexico. Be lazy and set sail on a romantic, sunset rum cruise around the island. Whatever your heart craves and your soul desires, it may be found on this island where your only mode of transportation is by foot, bicycle, or golf cart.

The serenity of Seaside Cabanas on Caye Caulker

Take it easy upstairs or down at the Seaside Cabanas in Belize

Quaint thatched roofs and seaside cabanas offer respite

Reluctant to travel to an unknown destination and take your chance with unchartered hotels? After enjoying nine days in this sanctuary of sun and surf, my top choice is Seaside Cabanas. Intimate and romantic, combining beautiful blends of Mexican and Belizean architecture; Seaside Cabanas is only a shell’s toss from the ocean and offers a freshwater pool, cabanas with fabulous roof-top sundecks, ten additional rooms with verandas and views, and a quaint, two-story bar with covered palapa where 2-1 rum drinks are served all day, every day!

The friendly and knowledgeable staff is second to none and provides guests with assistance in booking tours, travel arrangements, and tips on where the freshest, tastiest lobster dinner in town can be found. Seaside Cabanas offer a continental breakfast, which serves as a greeting time for guests to meet, mingle, and compare notes on various adventures in and around the island. The gift shop has an array of local art and souvenirs as reasonably priced as any street vendor without the hassle.

The manager, Israel, and his friendly staff at Seaside Cabanas

Bright colors welcome weary travelers at Seaside Cabanas in Caye Caulker

Plenty of fun in the bar, Uno Mas, at Seaside Cabanas

Each room offers all of the conveniences and amenities that weary travelers expect and are designed to make your stay pleasant and memorable. Enjoy their bamboo furniture, cable TV, DVD player, mini fridge, remote control air conditioning, and even telephones where they’ll preload your phone to call anywhere for about $1.00 Belizean. There’s an ocean view from almost every point at Seaside Cabanas with hammocks, padded chaise lounges, and a thatched cabana just perfect for watching the boats come in.

Fresh catch of the day grilled surfside!

Caye Caulker is known for friendly folks who are primarily English speaking, offers world class water activities, and first class relaxation. Step into another world that asks you to “Go Slow.” Be charmed and enchanted by all that the island has to offer. This three mile island has sandy streets that allow you to stroll along barefoot, take in the brightly painted clapboard buildings, and pontificate with the locals!

Caye Caulker is sure to surprise and delight visitors from around the world. Book your winter escape now. Call the Seaside Cabanas at (501) 226-0498, email them at info@seasidecabanas.com, or visit them at www.seasidecabanas.com. Tell them Debbie, The loveable Winemaker’s Wench, sent you!