Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many area, regional, and city-centred maps. Complete with details on visiting Monkey River, bird watching in the wetlands, and reserving a barstool at the Lazy Lizard at sunset, "Moon Belize" gives travellers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Belize Best Travel Book Reviews - Moon Handbook 2007 (Paperback)
Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many area, regional, and city-centred maps. Complete with details on visiting Monkey River, bird watching in the wetlands, and reserving a barstool at the Lazy Lizard at sunset, "Moon Belize" gives travellers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Belize Best Travel Book Reviews - Rough Guide to Belize 2007 (Paperback)
"The Rough Guide to Belize" is the most comprehensive guide available. From snorkeling the inky depths of the coral-encrusted Great Blue Hole to hiking in the Cockscomb Basin Jaguar Reserve, the inspiring full-colour section introduces all of the regions highlights. You'll find detailed accounts on all of Belize's major Mayan sites, plus Tikal in Guatemala, along with contextual boxes on the culture of the Mayans. This fully updated 4th edition includes in-depth coverage of all the top attractions from Belize City to the national parks and reserves, including Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve.
Read opinionated reviews of all the best places to eat, drink, stay, and party at all price levels as well as practical accounts of Belize diverse outdoor activities from surfing and rafting to trekking and eco-tourism. The guide also takes a detailed look at the region's history, cuisine, environment and diverse culture and comes complete with maps and plans for the entire country. "The Rough Guide to Belize" is like having a local friend plan your trip.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Belize Best Travel Book Reviews - Fodors Belize 2007/2008 (Paperback)
Amazon Editorial Review - Though it's a mere sliver on the Caribbean, Belize is one of the fastest growing destinations in Central America, and it's easy to see why. Belize enchants over 230,000 visitors a year—including honeymooners, celebrities, and diving and deep-sea fishing enthusiasts—with its surreal landscape. This brand-new guide gives a thorough overview of the entire country, from inland Maya ruin expeditions to coastal adventures.
Belize is fast establishing itself on the tourist map. It offers idyllic beaches, surreal landscapes, Mayan ruins, colourful highland markets and creole food. Kayak out to remote reefs, encounter jaguars on a morning hike, wander among ruins still tangled in jungle, explore underground burial chambers, even snorkel with whales - "Fodor's Belize 2007" offers all these experiences and more! Our local writers have travelled through the country from Belize City to St George's Caye, from Big Creek to Belmopan, to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for Belize be sure to pack your "Fodor's" guide to make sure you don't miss a thing.
• 8-page color insert
• Full coverage of outdoor activities from hiking in the Cayo district to boating around the atolls
• Feature chapter on Maya Ruins, including tips on visiting a ruin and a specialized itinerary