New Belizean Restaurant Adds Flavor To The Corozal District's Copperbank Inn
Copperbank Inn, nestled in Belize's Corozal District, is excited to announce that neighborhood–favorite Donna's Restaurant, has now moved from its Copperbank Village location to the first floor of the hotel. Serving everything from delicious local Belizean favorites and traditional seafood dishes to baked goods and ice cream, the new site makes Donna's Restaurant a great place for travelers looking to get a taste of Corozal local's flavor. For more information, visit www.copperbankinn.com.Tourism Awards Honor Belize's Best of 2010 In June, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) hosted its 10th annual National Tourism Award Ceremony in Belize City. A total of 13 industry partners and organizations from around the country were recognized by the BTB for their exceptional contributions to the tourism industry. Below is a list of the 2010 award winners, representing the best of the best in Belize:
For more information on the awards and a list of the finalists, visit www.travelbelize.org. Dates Announced For Fourth Annual Belize International Film Festival The fourth annual Belize International Film Festival is scheduled to take place July 17th–24th, 2010 in three new locations: San Ignacio, San Pedro and Belize City. The festival will premier shorts, documentaries and other unique films highlighting stories based in destinations like Brazil, Mexico, India, Canada, Belize and more. Movie passes are $50, and separate opening night tickets are available. For more information, and to pre–order tickets online, visit www.belizefilmfestival.com.El Pescador Lodge Hosts Michael Keaton, Tom Brokaw For Filming Of Environmental Television Series El Pescador Lodge on Ambergris Caye recently hosted the filming of "Buccaneers and Bones," a television series starring actor Michael Keaton and news anchor Tom Brokaw. The series will air on The Outdoor Channel in January 2011 and focuses on the anglers' passion for fishing, and the camaraderie they share as they search for answers on how to sustain Belize's coastal environments. For more information, visit www.elpescador.com.New Snorkeling And Scuba Diving Package Featured At Sun Breeze Hotel Families and couples interested in exploring the coast of San Pedro via the sea will love Sun Breeze Hotel's Snorkel Special Package. For $799 per person, this special includes an eight–day, seven–night stay, with a full–day snorkeling tour in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley. Also included are round–trip air transfers between Belize City and San Pedro. The package is available now through December 18th, 2010. For more information, visit www.sunbreeze.net.
Windy Hill Resort Offers New Action Adventure Package Savings on activities from canoeing and cave tubing to horseback riding and zip–lining await adventure–seekers at Windy Hill Resort and Tour Company in Belize's Cayo District. Now through August 15th, 2010 the "For Adventure Lovers Only Package" provides guests with an action packed six–day, five–night stay for $2,750 per couple. Children 11 years and under are $242 for the five–night stay. For more information, visit www.windyhillresort.com.
Sizzling Summer Special Announced At Ka'ana Boutique Resort The Summer Special Package at Ka'ana Boutique Resort in Belize's Cayo District offers couples a chance to give back and save on their summer getaway. Now through September 30th, 2010, when couples purchase the four–day, three–night package for $550 per couple, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Jaguar Rehabilitation Program at the Belize Zoo. The special rate includes a welcome drink and "Craboo" welcome in the wine cellar, and children under 12 can stay for free. For more information, visit www.kaanabelize.com.
New Honeymoon Special With Private Jungle Suite Offered At Maruba Resort Jungle Spa Couples looking for a romantic getaway in their own private jungle suite will love Maruba Resort Jungle Spa's new Honeymoon Special. The package is 50 percent–off now through December 22nd, 2010, and includes a four–day, three–night stay in a junior suite with breakfast, champagne and round–trip transportation from the airport. For more information, visit www.maruba-belize.com.
Ka'ana Boutique Resort Introduces Helicopter Rides And Wine Tasting Package
Thrill–seeking honeymooners will love the unconventional four–day, three–night Romance Package offered at Ka'ana Boutique Resort in Belize's Cayo District. Now through December 17th, 2010, travelers can book the special which includes a helicopter pick–up at the Belize International Airport, daily breakfasts, a private dinner with musical entertainment, a couples massage, "Craboo" wine tasting and a full–day land excursion. The package is available for $1,058 per person. For more information, visit www.kaanabelize.com. Chabil Mar Villas Offers Picture Perfect Wedding Package Now through November 30th, 2010, Chabil Mar Villas in Placencia is offering couples a discount on its eight–day, seven–night Wedding Package. At just $4,364 per couple, the package includes a beach or pier ceremony with a minister, marriage license, wedding cake, intimate wedding dinner for two, accommodations in a honeymoon suite, round–trip flights between Belize City and Placencia, daily breakfast, champagne and a photographer. For more information, visit www.chabilmarvillas.com. New Exotic Honeymoon Packages Available At Chabil Mar Villas After tying the knot, newlyweds looking for a romantic getaway will enjoy Chabil Mar's nine–day, eight–night Honeymoon Package. The special includes a honeymoon suite, round–trip flights from Belize City to Placencia, a meal plan, full day snorkel tour, river tour and a relaxing massage for two. The package is available though November 30th, 2010 for $4,917 per couple. For more information, visit www.chabilmarvillas.com.
Victoria House's Elopement Package Heightens The Thrill For The Big Day Couples looking for spontaneity and excitement when vowing their love for one another will appreciate Victoria House's Elopement Package. The San Pedro hotel is offering the five–day, four–night special now through December 19th, 2010. For $2,910 per couple, the special package includes a wedding cake, bridal bouquet and boutonniere, marriage license, minister and a private dinner for two on the beach with champagne, for $2,910 per couple. For more information, visit www.victoria–house.com. Cotton Tree Lodge Hosts New Exotic Rainforest Weddings For a true jungle wedding, couples can tie the knot in the heart of the rainforest with Cotton Tree Lodge's new Exotic Wedding Package. Located in Belize's Toledo district, Cotton Tree Lodge is offering a five–day, four–night package that includes a wedding license, registration, minister, ceremony in the rainforest or along the river in a gazebo, bridal bouquet of flowers, groom's boutonniere, bottle of champagne and a candlelight dinner for two. The package is available now through October 25th, 2010 for $2,249 per couple. For more information, go to www.cottontreelodge.com.
Blue Marlin Lodge Introduces Private Island Getaways For an intimate getaway on a private island, couples will find solace in the Honeymoon and Vacation Special offered at Blue Marlin Lodge on South Water Caye. Now through July 31st, 2010, couples staying seven nights at the lodge can enjoy daily snorkeling, guided boat tours, marine parks, meals and transfers from the mainland to the island for $4,500 per couple. For those looking to bring the whole family, children ages five to 14 are just $936. For more information, visit www.bluemarlinlodge.com.
San Pedro Holiday Hotel Helps Couples Discover La Isla Bonita Newlyweds looking for the ultimate luxury honeymoon can celebrate their love with San Pedro Holiday Hotel's Discovering La Isla Bonita Together Package. Now through December 15th, 2010, couples can book the six–day, five–night package for just $516 per person. The special includes continental breakfast daily, a snorkel trip, a one day golf cart rental, a massage, champagne, flowers and air transfers. For more information, visit www.sanpedroholiday.com.
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