Seeing is Belizing: Follow Globe Travel live in Belize

Sigh. Pack light? I think I'm more like Noah. Except I'm probably more high maintenance! HAHA. Now, what you're doing is an adventure I don't think I can do quite yet. Travel light? I am packing many shoes on my upcoming cruise... I already think my friend is crazy for sharing a suitcase with her boyfriend, hahaha! Well, good luck Amberly. (You have a beautiful name by the way) I say, pack nothing and buy everything there. You don't want to accidentally lose anything there... haha.

by Anndrea 2/15/2012 9:04:40 PM
Belize? You'll love it. Clothes? Beach casual. Camera- definitely! Bugs can be a problem on some islands and make sure to have tough shoes for walking on islands. Wonderful idea to travel with a friend! Island hopping on a kayak is wonderful as is the laid back atmosphere in the towns.

by Ray 2/15/2012 9:07:28 PM
have you visited the underwater caves -- awesome!

by VPM 2/16/2012 5:20:00 PM
send a pic

by yoyo 2/16/2012 5:24:18 PM
Are you with an organized tour? I am going to Govers reef in April with Slickrock. How are you flying there?

by scubagirl 2/16/2012 5:34:29 PM
just came back in December from 10 days in Belize - 6 at Hamanasi and 4 on Tobacco Caye w Kayak rentals... would have been perfect trip for the 2 of u - bit of the high end resort for the 1st half(I miss the accomodations) and 2nd in rustic, some what run down cabana (i miss the people).. a few bathing suits, sun stuff (hat, lotion), one long sleeve shirt/ pants (for the bugs), shorts and a cover up.. likely all you need! don't expect to shop (flip flops were hard to find)... but bring lots of bug dope!!!!!

by btbb 2/16/2012 6:47:49 PM
@gm Genius! Thanks. I have a few pieces of dry-fit running gear - didn't even think of that! Will pack.

by Amberly McAteer 2/16/2012 7:33:43 PM
@btbb Noted! Thank you. Is 30% deet acceptable? (Are these critters dramatically different than Canadian bugs?)

Which trip did you do? Here's the one Noah and I are doing: maps.google.com

We'll be kayaking and island hopping on for the first 6 days, then we're off to caves and ruins (more on as we go!)

Any advice for a first time kayaker? What the heck is a 'wet exit'?

by Amberly McAteer 2/16/2012 7:36:38 PM
@scubagirl We're going American Airlines - flying through Dallas on the way there, Miami on the way back. And yes, we're going with Island Expeditions - a great Canadian company based in Vancouver.

by Amberly McAteer 2/16/2012 8:14:58 PM
I also went with Island Expeditions. They were great! We did yoga every morning on the beach before breakfast and ended the day with a beer on the pier for sunset. Also, try the conch ceviche - it is delicious!

by gm 2/16/2012 8:35:25 PM
We did Glovers last year. No-see-ums are the worst if they are attracted to you and you are sensitive to them. Mosquitoes virtually unseen. You won't be in a kayak as much as you think; all you'll need is shorts, Tees, bathing suit, (take your own snorkel gear if you have it), sandals, hat, underwear and toiletries. Oh.. and a camera with lots of batteries or charger and memory cards. Have a Belikin for me.

by EdinAlberta 2/17/2012 12:10:20 AM
Oh.. .and a "wet exit" is where you roll the kayak over and get out of it underwater. A lot of fun; especially getting back in! (really... it IS a lot of fun in that warm, Caribbean water).

by EdinAlberta 2/17/2012 12:12:02 AM
One last tip: if you have time pick up a bottle of that green, eco-friendly liquid soap at an outdoor store. You can wash your hair, your self, and your clothes with it and it works (suds) even in salt water! Great stuff.

by EdinAlberta 2/17/2012 12:15:50 AM
btbb....I think we were Ur neighbours at Tobacco! Amberly: take light clothes to cover up with for the bug's happy hour. The bugs like whatever they can find close to the ground. A barrier layer of sunscreen or baby oil helps. Pack Benadryl. Other than that...have a wonderful time. If U don't have a fancy underwater camera, bring along a couple of disposable ones. Pack your bag now, and the night before you go, go through it again and take 1/2 your clothes out... Leave room to bring back Marie Sharp's....so you can share some Belizean heat when you return.

by barb 2/17/2012 12:58:07 AM
Something else to take: If U have time stop in to Can Tire. They should have little solar keychain flashlights for

by barb 2/17/2012 1:28:57 AM
sorry...previous note was cut off. The little solar lights are $4. They will bring U lots of love if U take 5, for the staff at Paradise at Tobacco Caye.

by barb 2/17/2012 2:32:21 AM
We are leaving for Maya Beach, Placencia on Sunday. It was suggested we bring a first-aid kit and bug spray with deet in it. A very small first-aid kit may be useful for cut/scaps.

by Michael Zinck 2/17/2012 3:08:36 PM
Sounds interesting

by Trajan 2/17/2012 3:25:26 PM
I did a similar trip at Glover's Reef. Amazing! Pack a long sleeve, tight-fitting dry-fit or uv shirt. The sun and salt water are very hard on your skin when on the water for days at a time. You will be pretty wet the whole time, so cotton just makes you cold (even if it is very hot out).

by gm edited by Amberly McAteer 2/17/2012 3:36:39 PM
Thought of one more thing... bring a leave in conditioner if you have long hair...salt, sun, and rubbery snorkel / mask ... You can get a fairly small travel bottle to save space.

by gm 2/17/2012 4:07:23 PM

Seeing is Belizing: Follow Globe Travel live in Belize

Follow The Globe's Amberly McAteer on a kayaking, snorkeling, ruin-climbing, cave-diving adventure across southern Belize. She'll take your suggestions, answer your questions and share photos and videos (sting rays, anyone?)