Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Belize Temple to Temple Biking Race


Karen Turner (Our Manager) has completed 2 days of the 750km Belize Temple to Temple Race. She has been to Lubaantum, one of the ancient Mayan Sites, Blue Creek, Hopkins Town and tonight she stops near Jaguar Paw in the Cayo District. Congratulations to Karen who has 5 days to go including the tough ascent to Caracol.

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Belize Real Estate - Up and coming Destination for a Second Home

CNN Money Article on Buying a second home in Belize.

Belize boasts many attractions for adventurous Americans. It's less than two hours from Miami, has wonderful archeological sites, marvelous forests with spectacular biological diversity and white coral sand beaches. It's also the only primarily English speaking country in Central America.



Belize is culturally diverse, with a native population of Mayan Indians, Creole (African and European), Mestizo (native American and European), Garifuna (African and Caribbean Indian), as well as a substantial population of Mennonite farmers from the Netherlands and Germany. There are also Middle Easterners and South and East Asians........



Read more from the CNN Money article about 7 Up and coming destinations for Second Homes


Monday, January 15, 2007

Jan Beechers Family Trip to Belize - Riding Horses through the Jungle


Belize Guest Comments from Audrey Cundari & Susan Hudson, North Carolina, USA

We can’t thank you enough for a truly extraordinary stay at the Jungle Dome. It is going to be so hard to leave this little piece of paradise behind. We made such great friends with the other guests as well as with the staff. That alone is priceless. We’ve fallen in love with the untouched beauty of this country and hope it stays that way for many years to come. Each and every day trip was truly something special. Just when we thought things couldn’t get any better, somehow they still do.

We’re excited about our beach time in San Pedro but the Jungle Dome alone truly made this a vacation of a lifetime for us. It is certainly going to be difficult to return to the mundane life of a college student after this experience. We wish you all the best and hope to come visit again in the future.

Audrey Cundari & Susan Hudson, USA

Sunday, January 14, 2007

Belize Guest Comments from Selena and Alex Granitto, Waterbury, USA

I hope you are excited because you’re in for a great adventure. My brother and I came here looking for a comfortable place in the middle of the jungle and we got just that. From the minute we arrived at the airport, Karen was there waiting ready to fulfill our every need. All the staff here are wonderful. The food is great with more than enough to go around.

The staff will help you with anything you need. The schedule was also very flexible. My brother wanted to get a tattoo in town so we had to shuffle a couple of things around to accommodate him, which was ‘no problem’. I think aside from the excellent staff, what sets the Jungle Dome apart from other accommodations in the area is the accommodations (air conditioning and wireless internet) and the family-style atmosphere. We really got to interact with the other guests which made for very enjoyable evenings.

We were only here for 4 nights but we packed in a lot of trips. Highlights included the Belize Zoo (great close up view of all the animals) zip-lining and the ruins at Tikal. My brother especially enjoyed our ½ day horseback ride trip. Also we didn’t do the ATM cave but heard from other guests that it was incredible.

Well, we hope you enjoy your stay…..We sure did!

Selena & Alex Granitto, Waterbury, CT, USA

Friday, January 12, 2007

Guest Comments from the Andrews Family


This experience far exceeded any and all expectations!!! The sense of security, family, and the openness of everyone we met was just fantastic!! If anyone ever wants to experience Belize, I am recommending they book their trip with you!!! What more can I say? It was an experience of a lifetime, and we'd all come back if the opportunity ever exists.

Dennis, Beth, Paul, Eric, and MaryLou Andrews

The Andrews family booked the 7 Night Belize Reef and Ruins Package.

Thursday, January 11, 2007

Belize Guest Comments from Sanjiv, Kusam, Natasha, Nikita & Katrina Talwar, Toronto, Canada



This has been an adventure that this family will never forget. The Jungle Dome has accommodated for all our family which range in age from 6 to 45 years old. All 5 of us have loved it here for many reasons. We loved all the adventures that we took this week. The horseback riding with Kim, Miguel and Cesar was awesome. The blue hole was cold but a beautiful and fun experience. The zip lining was out of this world. It was a blast! It was scary at first but after you never wanted to leave. The cave tubing was a relaxing ride. The zoo was also awesome because we saw amazing animals and fed a few. Our guide was knowledgeable and fun. The trip to Guatemala and Tikal temples was super. The drive was bump and long but it was well worth it. Barton Creek was unbelievable. The canoe ride was slow and the things we saw were amazing. The waterfall was beautiful and fun to swim near. The people that helped us were superb. Tella, Nora & Wani cooked the best meals ever. David and Karen were fun to talk to and kept us on schedule.

We had a blast and hope to come back soon. We really thank the Jungle Dome for making our vacation the best one ever!

Sanjiv, Kusam, Natasha, Nikita & Katrina Talwar, December 2006 - Toronto, ON
Canada

Belize Guest Comments from Bryan & Lisa Minnear, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA


Thank you for your hospitality. We enjoyed our Jungle Dome experience tremendously. The staff are super friendly and the food was excellent. Karen did a great job communicating with us through the planning process and during our stay she was very accommodating. The tours were also memorable as were the guides, they are very professional and courteous. We also enjoyed Max’s company, he’s adorable. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Bryan & Lisa Minnear, December 2006 - Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

View Lisa Minnears Belize Photo Album : http://picasaweb.google.com/bminnear/Belize

Thursday, January 4, 2007

Lisa Minnears Belize Trip Photos

Belize Jungle Dome at Night



Lisa Minnear and her husband Bryan enjoyed a great trip to Belize. Click here to visit their Photo Album : http://picasaweb.google.com/bminnear/Belize

Wednesday, January 3, 2007

Belize Temple to Temple Biking Race

Karen Turner (manager of the Belize Jungle Dome and Green Dragon Adventure Travel) our intrepid adventurer has signed up for the Temple to Temple Biking race in Belize.




Following the path of the ancient Mayans more than one and a half thousand years ago, Temple to Temple is the world’s first bike race/tour linking the great temples of Lubaantun to Caracol, Belize.



The course lasts 7 Days following a grueling 750km, encompassing a mental and physical journey through a magical corner of the world that’s rich in ecology, culture, and history.

Karen has been sponsored by the Belize Jungle Dome to enter the race, plus she is taking the opportunity to use this physical endeavour to raise money for the Jaden Foundation, our charity in Belize aiding children to get a better education.

Anyone interested in Sponsoring Karen can email her at Karen@greendragonbelize.com.

Visit the Official Website of the Temple to Temple Race : http://www.templetotemple.com/index.htm for more information.