in the caribbean breeze

Belize Squeeze

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December 15th 2008
13th - 16th November Arriving in Belize City we were immediately struck by the profuse culture shift, the abundance of the English language, the vibrant sounds and colours of the Caribbean replacing the Latin-Spanish atmosphere to which we had become accustomed. You could almost hear the cogs in our brain slow to a more relaxed rhythm as we settled back into our mother tongue. A boat ticket t ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Belize » Belize Barrier Reef » Caye Caulker

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Territorial disputes between the UK and Guatemala delayed the independence of Belize (formerly British Honduras) until 1981. Guatemala refused to recognize the new nation until 1992. Tourism has become the mainstay of the economy. The country remains... ... read more