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GETTING THERE
Details, Belize
United Airlines offers one-stop flights from Reagan National and Washington Dulles to Belize City, Belize, with early-December fares currently $545 round trip. Maya Island Air and Tropic Air fly to Placencia for about $170 round trip, or you can rent a car to drive the 114 miles.
WHERE TO STAY
Maya Beach Hotel
Maya Beach
800-503-5124
Whether you choose a simple room or a private beach bungalow, you’re feet from the ocean and next door to one of the best restaurants in Belize. A 20-minute drive to Placencia’s main drag, this peaceful resort is ideal for travelers with wheels. From $69 a night.
Chabil Mar Villas
Placencia Peninsula Road
866-417-2377
Rent a private villa at one of the most luxurious hotels in Placencia. From $250 a night.
WHERE TO EAT
Maya Beach Hotel Restaurant
Make your reservations early for this elegant beachside bistro. The specialty is seafood, though there are plenty of options for vegetarians. Dinner entrees $14 to $28.
Barefoot Bar
Placencia Peninsula Road
011-501-523-3515
Good service, above-average food and cheap drinks. On the weekends, look for live music and horseshoe tournaments. Entrees $12 to $18.
WHAT TO DO
Avadon Divers
Placencia Peninsula Road
888-509-5617
The town’s newest dive shop offers top-notch equipment and knowledgeable dive guides. From $135 for two dives or $80 for a day of snorkeling, including lunch.
Robert’s Grove Dive Shop
1-800-565-9757
Placencia Peninsula Road
www.robertsgrove.com/belize-dive-resort
The dive guides at Robert’s Grove are skilled at finding gentle whale sharks when the massive creatures gather near Placencia from April to June. Whale shark expeditions are $190 for divers and $110 for snorkelers; price includes a picnic lunch at a wild bird preserve.
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