How will you make the most of your Belize vacations? With just a little research, you should find the answers that you need. Identify your priorities early on in your trip and stick to them. From here, start to meld your priorities with the 10 Belize travel tips below, in no particular order, and you will be sure to take advantage of every opportunity to experience the beautiful country of Belize to the fullest.

Belize Travel Tips

1. Discover where the locals eat.

While tourist spots are great places to get tasty food, they are also bound to be more expensive and deprive you of the authenticity that adds satisfaction to the food. Make sure that learn where the locals eat. Venture into establishments that make you cringe at first sight, but hang in there; your mouth, belly and wallet should be more than thrilled.

2. Stick to the specials menu.

Ordering from the specials menu, especially when it comes to seafood, means that you are getting a meal that was swimming in the ocean just a few hours ago. Nothing beats the flavor of freshness. From barracuda in Creole sauce to fried snapper, you cannot go wrong with choosing something off the hand written on a chalkboard menu.

3. Drink Belikin Beer.

For an affordable adult beverage, grab a bottle of Belikin Beer. The Belikin factory can be seen from the airplane as you prepare for landing at the Belize International Airport, and is carried at pretty much every store, bar or restaurant that sells alcohol. There are so many types of Belikin, from a basic lager to a chocolate stout.

4. Explore.

If your Belize resorts are inland, plan a trip to the coast; if your hotel is on the coast, plan a trip inland. Belize is a small country that allows you to make it from the cost to the Guatemala border in just 2 to 3 hours. To get there, you can rent a car and drive yourself. There are also taxis, but there are expensive so buses would be a cheap option.

5. Bring bug spray.

Nothing spoils your ability to fully engage in your vacation experience like swollen, itchy, red bumps. You do not need to buy a bug spray with deet, but the general one is important. Do not forget to spray your feet. You can buy more at small grocery shops or the local pharmacy if needed. As a backup, bring along some hydrocortisone cream.

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6. Bring a hat and wear sunscreen.

Enjoy every day of your vacation bug-free and reduce your risk of skin cancer by being vigilant about sunscreen. Apply it like a body lotion in the morning and regularly throughout the day. Exposure to water, wind and sand will create the sunscreen’s effectiveness and require more frequent application. A hat can also give your eyes a break from squinting.

7. Plan full play days and full rest days.

Nobody likes feeling like they need a vacation after their vacation. Make sure that you balance playing hard with resting hard. While experiencing and exploring all that Belize has to offer, do not let yourself miss out on the experience of just lying in the beach, sipping pina coladas and reading a book. After all, you will still work hard on a tan.

8. Talk with the locals.

Belize is a place of genuinely kind people. Flash a smile, shake a hand, and strike up a conversation as you can. This is one part of your Belize vacation where you would do a great disservice to your experience if you miss it. Belize is a country full of diversity, and you will find locals of varying ethnic backgrounds.

9. Check out Chinese stores.

These Chinese stores are small grocery shops, mostly owned and run by Chinese. These stores are great options if you are on a budget and cannot afford to eat and drink at your hotel for every meal. The selection of food and fruit is good with refrigerated, frozen and shelf stable options. You should also find a great selection of wine, beer and liquor.

10. Go outside on a dark and stormy night.

Do not let rain and lightning just pass you by. Go outside and feel the warm rush of wind and torrential rain on your face. Watch the stunning flashes of lightning as it cuts across the sky. Feel the shake and rumble of the thunder as it cracks a warning of the show to come. Belize is not a damper, but an enhancer, so take advantage of it.

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With all these tips, you should end up having Belize adventure vacations that you will never forget, and even one that will make you come back for more. Check out Belize vacations packages to avail now.