Caribe Island Resort Blog

Could there be a better place to spend the Christmas and New Year’s Holidays Season than a warm, sunny beach in the Carribean? Some good friends of ours who are avid scuba divers try to schedule a week in Belize during the Holidays to escape winter and re-charge from hectic work schedules. Imagine spending a week or two on Ambergris Caye instead of battling the snow and cold. At Caribe Island Resort Ambergris Caye our friends can lounge on the beach (one of the best beaches on the island), go on some full or half day scuba trips or go on any number of other excursions.
Now is the time to plan a Holidays getaway to the Caribbean. Christmas and New Year’s weeks dates fill up fast. At Caribe Island Resort we are often booked by late summer for December and January dates. It becomes increasingly difficult to book flights to the Caribbean during the Holidays and plane fares tend to increase as the planes fill up. It pays to make arrangements early and lock in lower plane fares.
An internet search on Ambergris Caye will provide lots of information on things to do and see in Belize as well as links to various resorts. Caribe Island Resort is a small, boutique style resort with only 19 rental units so we are never crowded. Caribe Island is about 2.5 miles from the village of San Pedro. It is a great place to kick back and relax for a week or two.

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Belizean waters support one of the most productive fisheries in the world and Ambergris Caye offers anglers a variety of options. The extensive salt water flats surrounding Ambergris provide world class fishing for bonefish, permit and tarpon. All three species are available year round although springtime and into the summer are probably the best times. Because Belize enforces a strict catch & release policy for bonefish, permit and tarpon, the waters surrounding Ambergris Caye are literally teeming with these sport fish. Moreover, with miles and miles of flats to fish, the angler rarely sees another fisherman.

Another fishing option is reef fishing. This is probably the most popular fishing excursion in Ambergris Caye. Fishing around the barrier reef yields snapper, grouper, barracuda and more. Action is non-stop and since the waters inside the barrier reef are calm, it is a very enjoyable way to fish and a very popular family adventure. Reef fishing trips are either half day or whole day and Ambergris guides can usually put anglers on the types of fish they are most interested in catching. Fresh grilled fish makes a great meal.

Deep sea fishing outside the barrier reef is also a popular adventure. Wahoo, tuna, grouper, snapper, mahi-mahi, mackerel, sailfish and marlin are all found in the deep blue off Ambergris Caye. Both half day and full day deep sea fishing trips are available.

Fishing right from the dock at Caribe Island Resort or wading the hard sand shallows in front of the resort is often productive. Small snapper, jacks, bonefish and other fish abound. Light spinning tackle using jigs or small spoons works well. However, the best fishing will be had when going out with a guide. It is well worth the price. The front desk staff at Caribe Island know all the best guides on Ambergris Caye and can quote prices and make arrangements for our guests. Guides will pick you up right at Caribe Island.

A good day’s catch at Caribe Island Resort. Being held up is a 45 lb cabrera snapper.

This 45 lb African Pompino was caught off of Ambergris Caye out from Caribe Island Resort in February 2008. Belize supports a world class fishery and you never know what you’ll catch when you go fishing at Ambergris Caye.

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The first tropical storm of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season formed Saturday off the Yucatán Peninsula and quickly made landfall at the Belize-Mexico border, dumping rain and kicking up surf.

Tropical Storm Arthur then swept northwest across the Yucatán with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.    According to our Resort Manager, Ms. Elsita Young water taxi service was cancelled yesterday as were some Tropic Air flights. The street around Ramon’s Village was flooded.

As of the last advisory by the National Hurricane Center at 10:00 PM last evening; the storm is disapating but heavy rains are continuing. Belize’s National Weather forcast is calling for rain burst today and tomorrow but by Wendesday things should be getting back to normal with tempatures in near 85 during the day and 75 in the evening.

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Reprinted from AIG Travel Insurance newsletter … The Source May 2008

When planning a trip, whether business or pleasure, most travelers do not think of the mishaps that can occur on the road. Furthest from their minds is the thought that the unexpected can happen – domestically and abroad. Fortunately, when the worst does happen, travelers who carry travel insurance coverage often find it worthwhile.

AIRPORT HONEYMOON AVERTED
After months of anticipation, newlyweds Matthew and Amy of Baltimore, MD had dreamed of all the memories they were going to make on their honeymoon to Belize. When, on the night of their departure, storms rolled in from the Caribbean delaying their flight out of Miami, the couple began to think that the only memories they would return with would be of the airport terminal where they were stranded.

Fortunately, Amy remembered their travel insurance plan. AIG Travel Assist’s personal assistance center helped locate a hotel near the Miami Airport so Matthew and Amy could spend the first night of their honeymoon in luxury, instead of on a bench at the airport terminal.

AIG Travel Assist also arranged for ground transportation to and from the hotel, and worked with the airlines to ensure they reached their destination the next day.

With AIG Travel Assist’s assistance services, the couple was able to reach Belize the next day and enjoy the rest of one of the most important trips of their lives.**

Please remember to ask your travel agent about AIG Travel Insurance when booking your Belize vacation.

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Festivities set to kick off on June 14th, 2008.

Come join us in celebrating the second annual San Pedro Lobster Festival. Enjoy 4 days of festivities and all delicious fresh lobster you can eat. From June 14th to June 17th, 2008 enjoy fun in the sun, sand under your toes, a Belikin Beer in hand and a variety of mouth-watering lobster dishes in your belly…..What could be better?

Well how about a Town Block Party featuring live musical performances, fresh peel n’ eat shrimp, the crowning of the lobster King and Queen, dancing and much more? How about a variety of events and activities celebrating the start of the lobster season in Belize. You can enjoy all of this, and much much more……Stroll down front street to the delightful shops around Central Park, enjoy the friendly Belizean Culture and dance the night away to the sounds of a Reggae, Calypso or good old Rock and Roll Band….Life doesn’t get much sweeter than this.

We are pleased to welcome you to our paradise and invite you to San Pedro and Belize and to book you trip to paradise right now! Just call our reservation office at 1-866-578-6386 for special pricing during Lobster Fest 2008.

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Staff and management at Caribe Island will post periodic news and announcements relating to Caribe Island Resort, upcoming events on Ambergris Caye and anything else we think might be of interest to our patrons.

We hope you find this new blog useful and please feel free to register and post your comments.

Tim

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