Belize Media Memo - February 2010

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Belize Tourism Board Media Contacts

Primary Media Contacts:
Yanick Dalhouse
414.351.9563
ydalhouse@bvk.com

Patty Tazalla
414.247.2174
ptazalla@bvk.com

For Press Trip Inquiries and
More Specific Needs:

Kate Kohler
414.247.2105
kkohler@bvk.com

More Belize Info:
Belize Media Center
www.travelbelize.org

NEWS:

St. George's Caye Resort Offers A 'Sweet' Deal For Valentine's Day

St. George's Caye Resort Offers A 'Sweet' Deal For Valentine's DayGuests looking to escape for Valentine's Day weekend will enjoy the Sweet Valentine Package at St. George's Caye Resort. The four-night stay includes morning coffee delivery, three meals per day, diving trips and snorkeling activities. Guests must book by February 11, 2010 to secure the package and special rate of $1,384 per couple. For information, visit www.gooddiving.com.


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Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort Encourages Couples To Get Romantic In February

Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort Encourages Couples To Get Romantic In FebruaryIdeal for a special February escape, Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort in Stann Creek is offering a Romantic Honeymoon Package for the entire month. The six-night stay includes roundtrip air transfers with Tropic Air from Belize City to Kanantik's private airstrip, a chilled bottle of champagne upon arrival, meals with a nightly three-course dinner, tours and other romantic surprises. The special is available for the entire month of February and is priced at $4,185 per couple. For more information, visit www.kanantik.com.


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Belize Properties Listed Among This Year's 'Travelers' ChoiceŽ' Top 10

 Belize Properties Listed Among This Year's Travelers' ChoiceŽ' Top 10Thanks to millions of travelers from around the globe, Belize has been voted as having some of the best properties in the world, according to the eighth annual TripAdvisorŽ Travelers' ChoiceŽ 2010 poll. Not only did Belize's Mopan River Resort land on the Top Ten All Inclusive Resorts in the World list; Belize had 18 additional prestigious recognitions in the Top Ten Central & South America sub categories of Romance, Relaxation & Spa, B&Bs and Inns, Luxury, Family and Best Service. To see the full listing of Belize properties that received recognition on the TripAdvisorŽ Travelers' ChoiceŽ list, visit the news release section of www.belizemediacenter.org. For more information
about TripAdvisorŽ visit www.tripadvisor.com.


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Portofino Resort Sizzles With New Travel Deals

Portofino Resort Sizzles With New Travel Deals Guests looking for a tropical escape will enjoy the February specials recently announced by Portofino Beach Resort. Located six-miles north of San Pedro Town, vacationers can treat themselves to a seven-night stay that includes daily continental breakfasts and unlimited use of water sports equipment. Guests must travel between February 1 - 28, 2010 to lock-in the package for $1,666 per person. For more information, visit www.portofino.bz.


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Mystic River Resort Brings The Jungle To Travelers With New Package

Mystic River Resort Brings The Jungle To Travelers With New Package Guests looking to walk on the wild side will enjoy the Jungle Easy Package at Mystic River Resort. The three-night stay in Belize's Cayo District includes canoeing, horseback riding and Maya site tours at Caracol and Xunantunich. Vacationers must book and travel between January 5 to May 31, 2010 to secure the package for $595 per person. For more information, visit www.mysticriverbelize.com.


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Celebrate Love With The Maruba Valentine Carnival

Celebrate Love With The Maruba Valentine Carnival Vacationers can celebrate the season of love with the Valentine Carnival Package at Maruba Resort Jungle Spa, located in the Belize District. With travel booked from February 13 to February 15, 2010, the three-night package includes a dance party, dinner, brunch and spa packages. Additionally, the resort is offering spa packages for $145 per person for the entire month of February. For more information, visit www.maruba-belize.com.


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All media memos, press releases and images of Belize can be accessed from the Belize Tourism Board's media center website, www.belizemediacenter.org. For press trip inquiries and more specific needs, please contact Kate Kohler.
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