Littleton, CO, November 22, 2009 – Today BikeHike.com announced its Belize honeymoon adventure trips for 2010. While BikeHike can customize any honeymoon adventure that a couple would want, the dates announced today are for their more popular Belize trip.
The Belize Honeymoon Adventure
Biking, Kayaking, Tubing, Horseback Riding, Snorkeling and Caving
This week-long sports extravaganza in Belize highlights the best this tiny country offers. Travelers climb the steps of the Xunantunich ruins, ride horses through tangled jungles, float peacefully on inner tubes through Mayan caves, rappel safely into the depths of the jungle, pedal along dirt trails in tropical forests and paddle kayaks on a calm and pristine river.
The final days are spent on the relaxing beaches of Ambergris Caye where travelers snorkel in translucent seas with opportunities to see manatees, nurse sharks and sting rays, amongst other tropical marine life. A mix of romance and adventure that’s perfect for any honeymoon.http://www.bikehike.com/belize/belize_trip02.html
Trip Highlights
• Visiting the Mayan Ruins of Xunantunich
• Rappelling and Caving the "Black Hole Drop"
• Snorkeling in Ambergris Caye
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2010 Honeymoon Adventure dates:
Jan 2, 2010 - Jan 10, 2010
Feb 6, 2010 - Feb 14, 2010
Mar 6, 2010 - Mar 14, 2010
Apr 3, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010
May 8, 2010 - May 16, 2010
Nov 6, 2010 - Nov 14, 2010
Dec 4, 2010 - Dec 12, 2010
To learn more about BikeHike.com’s honeymoon adventure trips, or to have them customize a honeymoon adventure for you, please visit:http://bikehike.com or call 888.805.0061.
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BikeHike is a proud member of the Adventure Travel Trade Assocation (ATTA) and the Business Practices, Sustainable Travel International, The International Ecotourism Society and Consumer Protection Authority of British Columbia (BPCPA). The BPCPA promotes a fair marketplace for consumers and businesses. BikeHike specializes in trips for the outdoor enthusiast as well as honeymoon adventures.
Source:bignews.biz
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Teaching English in Belize
Fairview teacher Charlotte Ruether will be returning to Belize next month to teach at the newly constructed Ocean Academy High School on the island of Caye Caulker. Visit www.cayecaulkerschool for more information. Pictured above, Ruether, on her last trip to Belize this summer as part of Rotary s Literacy Program.
In August of 2009, I had to opportunity to be part of a Literacy Project in Belize which was sponsored by the Rotary Club. That experience connected me to another challenge that I will be undertaking from January to June. Off from the mainland of Belize are many islands in the Caribbean, one of which is named Caye Caulker. It is a small island inhabited by 1,300 people. Until a year and a half ago, the island never had a high school and the children had to either find weekly accommodations or travel daily by boat to Belize City, a dangerous city, if they were to attend a high school.
About two years ago, two women, one from Texas and one from British Columbia, met and shared their common dream of opening a school there on the island. Things fell into place and after only seven months, they built a school complete with somewhat limited resources but when September 2008 rolled around, 35 students were enrolled in the first high school on the island—Ocean Academy Community High School.
The Belizean government accredited the school, but do not fund it, therefore an annual tuition of $2,500 (U.S.) is required from each student. To put this into perspective, a hard working man will make about $75 per week. The students and the school in general rely on volunteers and donations of any amount from anywhere in the world. As well, the two ladies have put much of their personal resources into this dream and work tirelessly fundraising for this school.
I will be travelling to Belize at the end of December and teach English for the second semester, replacing one of the ladies as she begins her maternity leave. I would like to invite you to read the heart warming circumstances
Source:fairviewpost.com
Belizean writer Ian Vasquez wins award for successful 1st novel
Writer Ian Vasquez has completed his third novel.
Crime writer Ian Vasquez of Belize has been honored by the Private Eye Writers of America for his first published novel In the Heat.
Vasquez, a copy editor for the St. Petersburg Times in Florida, received the Shamus Award.
The Private Eye Writers of America gives out annual awards to recognize outstanding achievement in the genre. Past winners of the Best First Novel award include Dennis Lehane (author of Mystic River), John Connolly (author of Every Dead Thing), and Walter Mosley (author of Devil in a Blue Dress).
Set in Belize, In the Heat tells the story of former boxer, Miles Young, who in order to get his chance at one last big fight, accepts the job of finding a missing 17-year-old girl.
A review of the novel in the St. Petersburg Times compared Vasquez to Florida crime-writing icon, John D. MacDonald.
Vasquez’s second novel, Lonesome Point, was published this year. It is a tale of two feuding brothers, set in Belize, Miami and Central Florida.
Ian has already finished his third novel, Mr. Hooligan, which is also set in Belize. It will be published next year.
Women Explore Sacrificial Cave, Climb Pyramids on Belize Trip
7-day Belize trip lets women discover Mayan ruins, explore an eerie ceremonial cave, snorkel with sting rays, meet village locals, and more. Led by an archaeological expert, this trip is ideal for single women who want a tropical adventure.
MESA, AZ, November 18, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Adventurous Wench has announced a Belize Reefs & Ruins Adventure. This 7-day trip, March 7-13, 2010, takes in the best of Belize, from its sandy beaches and coral reefs, to the Mayan ruins and jungle wildlife of the interior.
The trip is led by an archaeologist who worked at the Mayan ruins in Belize for years. She leads the group through the ruins of ancient cities, including Lamanai - a Mayan city that once was home to 40,000 people, and now lies in partially excavated ruins. Guests can explore the site, climb a pyramid, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the excavation project.
There's also a chance to explore a cave where the Maya performed human sacrifices centuries ago. After hiking through the jungle, crossing a river, wading through a cave, and scrambling up some rocks, participants arrive at the ceremonial chamber, littered with Mayan pots and human skulls that provide grisly reminders. This is truly an unforgettable experience.
A very different part of Belize is Ambergris Caye, a skinny island with sandy beaches, and great snorkeling over the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world. Guests can snorkel with sting rays, nurse sharks, and a world of colorful reef fish.
Adventurous Wench founder Deanna Keahey said "A very special part of the trip is a chance to meet the people in a small Belizean village, cook a traditional lunch with the women there, and give something back to the local community. All in all, this Belize trip is one of our most exciting adventures."
The Belize trip for women is March 7-13, 2010. The standard price of $2995 includes accommodations at a beach resort in the cayes and thatched roof cabanas in the jungle, transportation within Belize by boat, plane and private van, and all meals except one. Adventurous Wench also offers a Layaway Plan that allows travelers to make installment payments on their trips, saving money on credit card interest charges.
About Adventurous Wench
Adventurous Wench specializes in high-quality active trips for women. Guests enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking or sailing, with excellent cuisine, fine accommodations, and knowledgeable guides. Their small group trips make travel easy, safe and fun, and are ideal for single women. To find out more about Adventurous Wench trips, call toll-free 866-419-3624, or visit the website at www.AdventurousWench.com.
For more information or interviews, contact:
Deanna Keahey, President
Adventurous Wench
(866) 419-3624
info@adventurouswench.com
For media resources and photos, see:
www.AdventurousWench.com/media.htm
Source:earthtimes.org
MESA, AZ, November 18, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Adventurous Wench has announced a Belize Reefs & Ruins Adventure. This 7-day trip, March 7-13, 2010, takes in the best of Belize, from its sandy beaches and coral reefs, to the Mayan ruins and jungle wildlife of the interior.
The trip is led by an archaeologist who worked at the Mayan ruins in Belize for years. She leads the group through the ruins of ancient cities, including Lamanai - a Mayan city that once was home to 40,000 people, and now lies in partially excavated ruins. Guests can explore the site, climb a pyramid, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the excavation project.
There's also a chance to explore a cave where the Maya performed human sacrifices centuries ago. After hiking through the jungle, crossing a river, wading through a cave, and scrambling up some rocks, participants arrive at the ceremonial chamber, littered with Mayan pots and human skulls that provide grisly reminders. This is truly an unforgettable experience.
A very different part of Belize is Ambergris Caye, a skinny island with sandy beaches, and great snorkeling over the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world. Guests can snorkel with sting rays, nurse sharks, and a world of colorful reef fish.
Adventurous Wench founder Deanna Keahey said "A very special part of the trip is a chance to meet the people in a small Belizean village, cook a traditional lunch with the women there, and give something back to the local community. All in all, this Belize trip is one of our most exciting adventures."
The Belize trip for women is March 7-13, 2010. The standard price of $2995 includes accommodations at a beach resort in the cayes and thatched roof cabanas in the jungle, transportation within Belize by boat, plane and private van, and all meals except one. Adventurous Wench also offers a Layaway Plan that allows travelers to make installment payments on their trips, saving money on credit card interest charges.
About Adventurous Wench
Adventurous Wench specializes in high-quality active trips for women. Guests enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking or sailing, with excellent cuisine, fine accommodations, and knowledgeable guides. Their small group trips make travel easy, safe and fun, and are ideal for single women. To find out more about Adventurous Wench trips, call toll-free 866-419-3624, or visit the website at www.AdventurousWench.com.
For more information or interviews, contact:
Deanna Keahey, President
Adventurous Wench
(866) 419-3624
info@adventurouswench.com
For media resources and photos, see:
www.AdventurousWench.com/media.htm
Source:earthtimes.org
WKU program lets students go to Belize
Western Kentucky University’s College of Health and Human Services has just finished the acceptance process into the International Multi-disciplinary Public and Clinical Health Team and will send a group of students to Belize in January.
IMPACT is a College of Health and Human Services program that allows students to travel to the community of Gales Point in Belize to provide medical, dental and public health services. During the service learning project, students are immersed in the culture and learn the importance of giving back to their community.
The students going on the trip are: Jordan Norris, of Bowling Green; Molly Calico, of Cincinnati; Rasmi Nai, of Maharashtra, India; Mary Beth Wimsatt, of Louisville; Jody Thompson, of New Deal, Tenn.; Rachel Cusick, of Louisville; Sarah Burton, of White Mills; Michelle Allison, of Owensboro; Wendi King, of Tompkinsville; Elizabeth Ralph, of Scottsville; Heather Rasmusson, of Morgantown; Amanda Gaspar, of Bowling Green; Breeze King, of Tompkinsville; Laura Payne, of Goodlettsville, Tenn.; Heather Woolwine, of Greenbrier, Tenn.; and Jill Norris, of Bowling Green
Source:bgdailynews.com
IMPACT is a College of Health and Human Services program that allows students to travel to the community of Gales Point in Belize to provide medical, dental and public health services. During the service learning project, students are immersed in the culture and learn the importance of giving back to their community.
The students going on the trip are: Jordan Norris, of Bowling Green; Molly Calico, of Cincinnati; Rasmi Nai, of Maharashtra, India; Mary Beth Wimsatt, of Louisville; Jody Thompson, of New Deal, Tenn.; Rachel Cusick, of Louisville; Sarah Burton, of White Mills; Michelle Allison, of Owensboro; Wendi King, of Tompkinsville; Elizabeth Ralph, of Scottsville; Heather Rasmusson, of Morgantown; Amanda Gaspar, of Bowling Green; Breeze King, of Tompkinsville; Laura Payne, of Goodlettsville, Tenn.; Heather Woolwine, of Greenbrier, Tenn.; and Jill Norris, of Bowling Green
Source:bgdailynews.com
Moon Belize Giveaway
Gadling is teaming up with Avalon Travel to bring you a great giveaway! A few days ago I reviewed Moon Belize (8th edition), written by Joshua Berman, who is familiar not only with Belize but also Nicaragua and other parts of Central America. This guidebook is the real deal. It has all the information you need to make your Belize holiday one worth remembering.
Now, you can win a free copy of Berman's Moon Belize guidebook by leaving a comment in the bottom of this post by Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 5 p.m. EST. Your comment must identify the one activity/place in Belize that you would absolutely not want to pass up when you go there. Please provide a brief explanation for why you chose this activity/place. This comment shouldn't be longer than three sentences, please.
One lucky winner will be picked randomly and receive this awesome guidebook.
To enter, identify the one activity/place in Belize that you would absolutely not want to pass up when you go there. The comment must be left before Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. You may enter only once. One winner will be selected in a random drawing. One winner will receive a copy of Moon Belize, valued at $17.95. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, including the District of Columbia who are 18 and older. Click HERE for complete Official Rules. It's that simple!
Just so you get the idea, here's my destination of choice. But don't worry: I already have my copy. Now go and win yours.
Brenda's "entry": I'm an outdoorsy type and like to go off the beaten path. Spending a night or two at the Macal River Camp sounds really nice. I can hike, horseback ride, and relax by the river, and be inspired by my natural surroundings.
Look for a follow-up post and announcement on Gadling late next week!
Source:gadling.com
Now, you can win a free copy of Berman's Moon Belize guidebook by leaving a comment in the bottom of this post by Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 5 p.m. EST. Your comment must identify the one activity/place in Belize that you would absolutely not want to pass up when you go there. Please provide a brief explanation for why you chose this activity/place. This comment shouldn't be longer than three sentences, please.
One lucky winner will be picked randomly and receive this awesome guidebook.
To enter, identify the one activity/place in Belize that you would absolutely not want to pass up when you go there. The comment must be left before Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. You may enter only once. One winner will be selected in a random drawing. One winner will receive a copy of Moon Belize, valued at $17.95. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, including the District of Columbia who are 18 and older. Click HERE for complete Official Rules. It's that simple!
Just so you get the idea, here's my destination of choice. But don't worry: I already have my copy. Now go and win yours.
Brenda's "entry": I'm an outdoorsy type and like to go off the beaten path. Spending a night or two at the Macal River Camp sounds really nice. I can hike, horseback ride, and relax by the river, and be inspired by my natural surroundings.
Look for a follow-up post and announcement on Gadling late next week!
Source:gadling.com
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