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Belize is the smallest of all the Central American countries but don’t let that fool you because it has Mayan archaeological sites such as: Caracol, Xunantunich and Lamanai, lots of miles of beautiful white sanded beaches, rain forests filled with wildlife, lots of animal species and a culture with a very noticeable British influence but unique at the same time.

They have an estimated population of only 333,000 in an area twice as big as Jamaica. Here you can find lots of different cultures including Garifunas, Creoles, Europeans and Mayans. There might be a lot of cultures in Belize but all of them have a thing in common: They are warm and friendly people. It is believed that this country’s name comes from the native word be’lix, meaning “muddy water”, as they referred to the Belize River.

Belizean cuisine is influenced by British, Mexican and Western Caribbean cooking. In this country plantains, rice and coconut milk are ingredients of almost all traditional dishes.

This is the only country in Central America where the official language is English but Spanish and creole are common too. It has a tropical weather with a range of 16 to 30 C year round. This along with national parks and a Barrier Reef, over 1,000 offshore Cayes or islands offers tons of fun things to do such as:

* Fishing close to the reef

* Scuba diving among colorful fishes

* Snorkeling around the coast

* River rafting

* Mangrove kayaking

* Hiking in the rain forest

* Bird watching guided tours

* Discovering Mayan ruins

* Cave tubing

* Cruising tours

And for all for all of those travelers concerned about the environment this is also a place where eco tourism is becoming very popular in this country.

So stop giving it too much thought and come over to this Caribbean Paradise!

Marina K. Villatoro, has lived in Central America - Costa Rica and Guatemala for over 10 years. She’s traveled these parts extensively and now loves to organize vacations to these amazing parts of the world. With her first hand experience, she can recommend the best options for you. Contact her for advice and to plan your perfect trip!

Cuba is a country that very few people know anything about because of the travel restrictions that were in place for so many years. Now the United States has lifted those restrictions, and Americans have permission to travel there. As a result, there are some exciting, small group Cuba tours available for tourists.

If you are a traveler who enjoys seeing new countries, you will enjoy a small group tour. You will not only be touring as a group, but individually, you’ll have the opportunity to do some sightseeing on your own. You can, also, choose to participate in some optional local activities at the same price the Cubans pay.

One of the biggest complaints of people who go on tours is that they do not have the opportunity to interact with the local people. The small group tours in Cuba are not that way. You will have a local Cuban tour guide, and most of your accommodations will be in the homes of Cuban families.

These tours are not luxurious, but everything is clean and comfortable. You won’t just have the opportunity to meet local Cubans, you will have the opportunity to really get to know your tour companions since the groups are small.

An example of a small group tour is the eight day Western Cuba Tour. The group size will be between two and twelve with the average size being seven. The arrival destination is the city of Havana. There are no activities planned for the first day so you can use the time to visit the city on your own.

You will visit two other places on this tour where you will have the opportunity to hike, explore caves, go bicycling, snorkel off one of Cuba’s best beaches and go horseback riding. You will be able to see Cuban wildlife as you travel. Every night will be spent in the home of a Cuban family. Day eight is similar to the first day. You may leave Cuba at whatever time is convenient for you.

These tours are a great way to relax and enjoy a visit to Cuba. Because the groups are small, you will make some lifelong friends as you travel together. Small group Cuba tours are an intriguing way to see Cuba as it is.

For further information on how to book hotel in havana please visit Holidays to Cuba web site by J. M. Maurette

Discovering a new style of travel, much is to be said about the Twin Centre Holidays to Cuba. The great thing about it is the excellent service provided for travelers. When booking a package this way, all the tiny details are done for you by the eager staff. Nothing beats great service when on vacation.

A simple hassle free way to take care of the travel arrangements is to let Twin Centre Holidays do most of it for you. Finding the right accommodation to suit your needs, arranging transfers to and from Havana Airport and acquiring the exact flight you want to be on at the price you want to pay is the service they can provide for you.

While on the island people choose an assortment of mix and match activities such as a coastal vacation and visiting historic attractions or taking ecological explorations of the Archipelago. Surrounded by the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean and tow peninsula’s Cuba’s unaffected loveliness resides near the Tropic of Cancer.

Cuba is an inspired and enchanting destination. It’s natural beauty is displayed in the eastern areas of the wetlands, where the native “Tocoroco” bird can be heard singing. Along the coast of the warm tropical island are pairs of Manatee known to migrate to these waters from about July through to September in the warmest areas.

Souvenirs of the holiday can be bought in the resort “Tiendas” or at an artisan market. Dolls in colorful national costumes that are locally made and T shirts with mostly political history and promotions are the main items for sale. Cuban coffee is in abundance as are the famous Cuban Cigars.

Laying at the entrance of the Gulf of Mexico, Cuba is a wonderful destination that offers the finest tastes of the exotic. World renown Cuban Cigars are a treat for travelers and can be bought as a souvenir before leaving the calming surrounds behind. A magical Twin Centre Holidays in Cuba will take care of allthe departure details to make the complete trip as easy as possible.

For further information on Havana Hotels please visit Holidays to Cuba web site by J. M. Maurette

A tour of the Cuban western geography, taking in as much of the country’s culture as possibly feasible, is on offer from one of the tailor made Cuba holidays specialists.

San Cristobal UK with premises in London an Havana has released a fantastic program full of adventure which covers what is considered by many the most interesting locations in the occidental half of Cuba.

The Jewels of Cuba Tour has been designed for the English speaking market and it accommodates an average of 10 passengers per departure. This way the information is more accessible and the tour is more personalized.

The tour commences in Havana and guests are met at arrival to Havana airport and consequently transferred to the first hotel in the itinerary. Telegrafo Hotel located in the heart of the Old Town in Havana will be the dwelling for the first 3 nights of the tour.

Because of its fantastic location Telegrafo Hotel is an excellent base to explore every thing that is worth seeing in Havana where you can soak up the atmosphere that emanates from every corner of the Old Town. The first 3 days are packed with excursions and visits to best museums in Havana.

All the transfers are done by an air-conditioned mini van and guests will enjoy the same knowledgeable tour guide through out the course of the week. In some cases travel distances are long and this will be a good opportunity to learn about the history and culture.

After 3 days of fascinating architecture and plenty of activities in Havana, guests are transferred to the next location in Pinar del Rio province where they can enjoy the best of Cuban nature. From Pinar del Rio clients will depart onto Trinidad Town considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

This seven day tour will certainly appeal tourist interested in knowing the Cuba Culture, history and traditions. Because of its duration is also ideal to extend it with few nights on a beach resort making the whole experience in Cuba truly memorable.

Guardalavaca beach offers a perfect combination of fine sand and sea, marked by the neighborhood of the mountains and the green one of the vegetation; characterize its environment.

The beach of Guardalavaca, featured among the most emblematic of the East of Cuba, was even ignored in some maps of the region for few centuries.

Traditions and legends attribute its name to the activity of the pirates in the region of the Caribbean, therefore was mentioned as the place preferred by the pirates to hide its booties (also called “cows”).

A more realistic story links the origins of Guardalavaca’s name to the warning that emitted the natives before the arrival of the looters that came from the sea, where the shout of “Guard the Cow” (Guardalavaca) notified to all of the danger that represented.

Nevertheless, it was noted in the logbook of the Genovese navigator Christopher Columbus, who considered it among the most significant finds carried out by its expedition in the biggest of The Antilles.

Beach Guardalavaca is rich in history and myths, place of link of Europe with America since Christopher Columbus sailed his water and he put in communication to the world with the aboriginal culture of the natives “the Araucos”.