Nov 12, 2009 - Belize it or Not

After seeing through Hurricane Ida in Cancun quite merrily (thanks to an all inclusive full of Caribbean rum), we headed quickly for the Belize border. Another short hop took us down to Caye Caulker, a smaller and more chilled out version of the more popular beach town where the streets were of palm-lined sand and bikes were the most common vehicle. ... Here we spent a few relaxing days soaking in the Caribbean atmosphere, wonderful seafood, thumping reggae music and ocean surroundings.After seeing through Hurricane Ida in Cancun quite merrily (thanks to an all inclusive full of Caribbean rum), we headed quickly for the Belize border. Another short hop took us down to Caye Caulker, a smaller and more chilled out version of the more popular beach town where the streets were of palm-lined sand and bikes were the most common vehicle. ... Here we spent a few relaxing days soaking in the Caribbean atmosphere, wonderful seafood, thumping reggae music and ocean surroundings....

Jul 21, 2009 - Caye Caulker

Jul 21st Travel day from San Ignacio to Belize City and then just catch the 9am ferry to Caye Caulker (the more chilled out and less developed of the local Islands). ... Much more of a Caribbean feel to the place Rastas, golf buggies as taxis and three main sand roads.Jul 21st Travel day from San Ignacio to Belize City and then just catch the 9am ferry to Caye Caulker (the more chilled out and less developed of the local Islands). ... Much more of a Caribbean feel to the place Rastas, golf buggies as taxis and three main sand roads....

Jun 13, 2009 - Central America begins - Belize

BELIZE, Caye Caulker (Teneale) After travelling for 30 hours from Cuba we were exhausted and we picked the perfect place to relax for a couple of days, Caye Caulker! Caye Caulker, is an island off the coast of Belize, where the island's motto is "GO SLOW"! I had to laugh as I was frequently told to "go slow" as I paced typical "Teneale style" through the sandy streets! To accurately set the scene of the island, think of an island about 4km long and 200m wide, think beach sand streets where the vehicle of choice is golf carts, think beach roads lined with little beach bars and fruit sellers, think of the perfect place to lose yourself and that is Caye Caulker. ... John was a particular fan of Half Moon Caye as there are the endemic red-footed boobies (it is a type of bird!)! To top it last, at our last dive spot, we were treated to a turtle who kindly let us follow him for 100m and we even got as close as 1m as it came up to breathe! As we hesitantly left Caye Caulker, there are a many special memories that stand out for us: * Our morning runs and gym sessions on the beach, including me having to run 3 laps of the island to get to 10km and the boys being chased by the airport security dogs! * Watching the sunset each evening on the Caribbean from our hammock which was literally 10m from the shoreline. ... * The fruit sellers who we visited at least twice a day for fresh mango and papaya shakes.BELIZE, Caye Caulker (Teneale) After travelling for 30 hours from Cuba we were exhausted and we picked the perfect place to relax for a couple of days, Caye Caulker! Caye Caulker, is an island off the coast of Belize, where the island's motto is "GO SLOW"! I had to laugh as I was frequently told to "go slow" as I paced typical "Teneale style" through the sandy streets! To accurately set the scene of the island, think of an island about 4km long and 200m wide, think beach sand streets where the vehicle of choice is golf carts, think beach roads lined with little beach bars and fruit sellers, think of the perfect place to lose yourself and that is Caye Caulker. ... John was a particular fan of Half Moon Caye as there are the endemic red-footed boobies (it is a type of bird!)! To top it last, at our last dive spot, we were treated to a turtle who kindly let us follow him for 100m and we even got as close as 1m as it came up to breathe! As we hesitantly left Caye Caulker, there are a many special memories that stand out for us: * Our morning runs and gym sessions on the beach, including me having to run 3 laps of the island to get to 10km and the boys being chased by the airport security dogs! * Watching the sunset each evening on the Caribbean from our hammock which was literally 10m from the shoreline. ... * The fruit sellers who we visited at least twice a day for fresh mango and papaya shakes....

Apr 18, 2009 - Caye Caulker

We spent the last three nights of the group tour at Caye Caulker - a lovely island 45 mins by boat from Belize City. ... It just has 3 main streets and transport is by boat, golf buggy or bicycle.We spent the last three nights of the group tour at Caye Caulker - a lovely island 45 mins by boat from Belize City. ... It just has 3 main streets and transport is by boat, golf buggy or bicycle....

Apr 6, 2009 - Caye Caulker

We left Orange Walk early in the morning to catch the bus to Belize City. We arrived at Belize City, and booked our transportation to Caye Caulker. ... It was a 45 minute boat ride on a water taxi.We left Orange Walk early in the morning to catch the bus to Belize City. We arrived at Belize City, and booked our transportation to Caye Caulker. ... It was a 45 minute boat ride on a water taxi....

Jan 9, 2009 - Caye Caulker, Belize

When traveling by boat, moving to a new place every few days, you never know what you’re going to find. Caye Caulker, Belize was one such place for me. ... Located only a few miles south of the busier Ambergris Cay, Caye Caulker is a low-lying island about four miles long and a half-mile across. ... It has only a few hundred permanent residents, most of whom support themselves by fishing or working in the tourist trade.When traveling by boat, moving to a new place every few days, you never know what you’re going to find. Caye Caulker, Belize was one such place for me. ... Located only a few miles south of the busier Ambergris Cay, Caye Caulker is a low-lying island about four miles long and a half-mile across. ... It has only a few hundred permanent residents, most of whom support themselves by fishing or working in the tourist trade....

Oct 9, 2008 - Caye Caulker - "everyting gonna be alrite"

October 06-09 Ahhhh. Our first homebase in Belize was Caye Caulker a small island out in the Caribbean sea, a backpacker favorite. ... The island is lined with colorful hotels, restaurants/bars, tour shops, and outdoor street vendors - who speak to you at every step.October 06-09 Ahhhh. Our first homebase in Belize was Caye Caulker a small island out in the Caribbean sea, a backpacker favorite. ... The island is lined with colorful hotels, restaurants/bars, tour shops, and outdoor street vendors - who speak to you at every step....

Jul 24, 2008 - Caye Caulker

A five hour bus journey from Flores took us back across the border to Belize City. From there we boarded a water taxi to Caye Caulker which lies close to the reef some 30km from the mainland. ... Another picture postcard island with sandy streets and no traffic (other than golf carts used to transport people, goods and even to pull boats!).A five hour bus journey from Flores took us back across the border to Belize City. From there we boarded a water taxi to Caye Caulker which lies close to the reef some 30km from the mainland. ... Another picture postcard island with sandy streets and no traffic (other than golf carts used to transport people, goods and even to pull boats!)....

Jun 19, 2008 - A day of sailing and snorkelling!

A hearty breakfast this morning was the order of the day before we headed off on our full day sailing excursion where we were set for three different snorkel sites.A hearty breakfast this morning was the order of the day before we headed off on our full day sailing excursion where we were set for three different snorkel sites....

Jun 18, 2008 - Caye Caulker, Belize

It was another early start to cover a fair distance today from San Ignacio! We were on the local chicken bus by 7am bound for Belize City. We arrived by 10am and waited by the docks for the 10-30am ferry out to Caye Caulker which took around an hour. ... What a difference out on the water! Crystal blue seas and a scorcher of a day was all I can say! After checking into the ‘Rainbow Hotel’ we swiftly changed into our swimming attire, packed our snorkelling gear and headed down to the split for a swim and a snorkel.It was another early start to cover a fair distance today from San Ignacio! We were on the local chicken bus by 7am bound for Belize City. We arrived by 10am and waited by the docks for the 10-30am ferry out to Caye Caulker which took around an hour. ... What a difference out on the water! Crystal blue seas and a scorcher of a day was all I can say! After checking into the ‘Rainbow Hotel’ we swiftly changed into our swimming attire, packed our snorkelling gear and headed down to the split for a swim and a snorkel....

Jun 18, 2008 - San Ignacio-Belize to Caye Caulker

First Optional tour highlight – “ATM” caving, absolutely superb! A 45 minute hike through the jungle with 4 river crossings before arriving at the entrance of the cave. Bus trip and 1 hour boat journey to Caye Caulker – a tropical island paradise. ... Beautiful water to swim in, lobster in abundance and as cheap as I’ve ever paid for it.First Optional tour highlight – “ATM” caving, absolutely superb! A 45 minute hike through the jungle with 4 river crossings before arriving at the entrance of the cave. Bus trip and 1 hour boat journey to Caye Caulker – a tropical island paradise. ... Beautiful water to swim in, lobster in abundance and as cheap as I’ve ever paid for it....

Jun 10, 2008 - Caye Caulker

Those of us that didn´t go snorkeling yesterday went today.Those of us that didn´t go snorkeling yesterday went today....