Katherine & Tyler

Hol Chan means little channel in Mayan and is a natural break on the barrier reef where ocean depth ranges from three to thirty feet. Here we will enjoy seeing the breathtaking myriad of marine life and huge coral garden, among which are flourishing stag horn corals and sea fans. Shark Ray Alley is a shallow water snorkel where we will enjoy swimming with the harmless nurse sharks and southern stingrays. This sanctuary was officially established in 1987 and since then the return of all species of fish has been quite dramatic. Due to its protected status, what was once a depleted fishing area has now been allowed to re-generate, producing a quite colorful fish spectacle.

We will travel back in time, follow pathways used by the Maya peoples, and discover lost worlds that have been hidden deep within the jungle for centuries. We will take a tour as our guide unveils the mysteries and secrets of the Maya underworld. We will witness spectacular visions of the jungle while trekking across rivers and remote jungle trails. We will go back over two thousand years in history as we learn about the Maya civilization and witness first hand how the ancient peoples used these amazing caverns. We will see burial chambers with calcified remains, ceremonial vessels and other cultural artifacts left by the Maya centuries ago. Artifacts are often looted from caves following their discovery. The passage through this cave is known to only a few select guides, who have permission from the Belize Department of Archeology to take visitors to this special cave. To this day, the cave has not been looted and nearly all of the cultural artifacts have remained in place as they were originally found in 1989. We will start off the day with an early flight to Belize City to meet and greet our tour guide. We will travel the scenic western highway towards Guatemala to the village of Teakettle. From there we will head south to the Tapir Mountain Nature. We will take a nature trail for forty-five minutes on a flat, clean, and shaded path which has three knee-deep streams to cross during this jungle hike. At the end of the hike we will arrive at the camp ground just outside the cave. We will sit down for lunch and orientation about the history, geology, safety rules, and regulations of the cave. After the orientation and lunch, we will start off with a swim in the fifteen foot long and fifteen foot deep cave; life jackets are available for non-swimmers. We will arrive to the main chamber to view artifacts such as ancient Mayan potteries, skeletal remains, stone tools, and beautiful formations.

We will join one of the trained staff members for a lagoon kayak tour behind the property. It is common to catch a glimpse of crocodiles, juvenile fish populations, and a variety of rare birds prevalent in Belize. The canopied canal ways leading from lagoon to lagoon display a variety of orchids, termite nests and a host of other interesting sights.

This is the Highway to Tower Hill. Here, we will once again board another boat that will take us down the winding New River Lagoon for forty-five minutes where Belizean wildlife at its best comes alive. We will encounter the many species of birds, monkeys, crocodiles, interesting plant life, and culture as we pass the Amish and Mestizo communities along the way. Once at Lamanai, lunch is served along with sodas, beers, and rum punch. Lamanai, also translated to submerged crocodile, is dated a pre-classic structure in the Mundo Maya. This is the only Maya site in Belize that has its own private museum, where all the artifacts found by the archaeologist, Pendergast and his team, are kept. Our experienced tour guide also provides a detailed and informative briefing on all of the artifacts. The tour covers approximately five to eight of the Lamanai Maya Temples. While touring this site, huge masks depicting dead rulers and gods seem to materialize out of the rainforest amid the chatter of bird life and the haunting call of the Howler monkeys. Our guide will point out the Copal and Raman trees, which were of great importance in ancient times. After a completely once in a lifetime experience, a leisurely journey back will retire our day.

We will make our way by boat along the many cayes that dot the coast of Belize. During a once in a lifetime opportunity, we will find ourselves captivated while viewing the endangered West Indian manatee in its natural habitat. We will travel to the Goff Caye where we will snorkel its magical reefs from pristine, white beaches. After we have worked up an appetite, we will take delight in a feast on the beach that includes tender barbeque chicken, roasted potatoes, pasta salad, coconut rice, and baked beans. After dining, we will take on the exhilarating Caye Caulker by browsing through the sandy streets of sharks and stingrays. Finally, we will enjoy the playful sea horses before returning to San Pedro as time permits.

Leaving from Las Terrazas' private dock, we will sail south towards Hol Chan where we will sit back, relax and watch the sun set on the Caribbean. While on the cruise, we'll enjoy some of Belize's best Belikin beers or rum punch and listen to some uplifting Caribbean music. The Sunset Cruise includes beer, sodas, rum punch and snacks.

With your wedding gift we will reserve a night in our Honeymoon Suite and indulge in luxury that exceeds all of our expectations. Our honeymoon suite is not just romantic; it's spacious, comfortable, luxurious and very private. Thank you for Suite Memories!

We’ll enjoy an array of flavors from the exotic Mexican coast. Together we will enjoy a delicious dish that’s literally fresh from the sea. "O" Restaurant will cater to all our culinary whims and the Chef will help us create our personal menu for our private dinner.

We will start our day with a Caribbean style breakfast served directly to our room. We will dine in bed or on the fabulous patio in our luxury townhome.

We'll need to take a break from our adventures for lunch!

Want to buy us a drink to help us celebrate our new marriage? You can! We'll be enjoying nights out exploring the local Belize scenes!

From the excellent service at the hotel to the attentive waiters at dinner, there's going to be a long list of people to thank for helping us have the perfect time away from home!

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Together we will relax and let the skilled therapists soothe our tired muscles. We have a choice of a relaxation or deep tissue massage so we have the type of massage we desire.