If your budget is high, you can choose one of the costliest Ambergris Caye hotels in the largest city of San Pedro on the island. However, the fact is that a majority of the tourists choose relatively more informal as well as budget hotels here. Despite the popularity of the island and the recommendation of advance reservations, it is really surprising that one will have no trouble in looking for a hotel in Ambergris Caye even if the reservations were not done. Most of the Ambergris Caye hotels offer soaking vistas of the coral sand beaches, while a few of them also provide diving or snorkeling trips in addition. We will now look at the top 5 Ambergris Caye hotels.

Banana Beach Resort

This is in the calm, south zone of the island; which features an indulging fusion of rustic allure and modern coziness that demands around $80 per night from its guests. Mexican impact is seen right from its lobby until the end of the resort. Besides the standard rooms, apartments and suites are also offered with kitchen as well as lounges, which are more preferred. A wooden walkway takes you to the waterfall-featuring swimming pool, massage hut for day-spa treatments, and second courtyard housing a Jacuzzi in the middle of the big swimming pool. An awesomely clean beach dotted with palm trees is also just down here, which is great for joyful swimming. Come here if you want to stay for long.

Royal Caribbean Resort

This is the choice of all backpackers for its affordable rates starting from $77 per person in low season. Nestled very near to the Hol Chan Marine Reserve as well as the Ambergris Caye Beach, this resort holds some 42 non-smoking rooms that are well equipped with all the modern amenities including kitchenettes and offers sea, garden, or pool vistas. Above all, you can also sail or dive on the site for some fees. Kayaking, windsurfing, and boating are also possible nearby.

Coral Bay Villas

Starting from $99 per beachfront condo (not per person) during the low season, this is the hub of affordable as well as comfortable villas featuring an unobstructed vista of the Caribbean, white sandy beaches, and the barrier reef. Although the condos are cheap, they are well equipped with all the contemporary requirements right from an Ac to kitchenette. If you want to stay very close to the attractions, but still want to be away from the hustles and bustles; this one is made for you.

Tropica Beach Resort

Nestled on a clean swimming beach, this is the perfect tropical retreat for sitting back and relaxing. Play in the surf that is just 150 ft away, enjoy the views from the porch, snorkel the waves, dive into the reef, and boat around the island while staying in this cool refuge. The rates start from $115. However, it is preferred to choose from the breakfast package rates that include breakfast, lodging, and taxi use charges for a minimum of 5 night stay.  These rates start from $100, which renders the resort a real backpacker’s destination even in peak times.

The Palms Oceanfront Suites

Flanked by the coolly green gardens as well as isolated freshwater pool, the Palms is loved for its central location from where you can easily reach most of the island’s shops as well as superb restaurants by walking. You can opt to stay either in one of its oceanfront suites or a casita by the poolside, both of which are equipped with TV, AC, verandas, and a fully equipped kitchen. And yes, this is also where you can fulfill all your adventurous cravings: diving, snorkeling, cave tubing, golf, Mayan trips, and bicycling. Rates start from $129 during the peak season.

Note:

For those who want to stay at Ambergris Caye for more than seven days; I would recommend staying in a full-furnished home on rent rather than going for the hotel rooms that are a bit costlier.

Rooms

You can choose from a total of four types: Junior suites featuring natural elements and Earth tone details, Garden view suites featuring eco-friendly aspects and space, Beach front suites offering vibrant Pacific as well as tropical gardens, and Penthouse encompassing sophistication and comfort. There are 20 Junior Suites with a living room and two queen size beds, 6 Garden View Suites holding two queen size beds and living room with a roll away sofa, 6 Ocean Front Suites housing a Jacuzzi, and 3 penthouses with an optional fully-equipped kitchen on the third floor.

In the rooms, there exists air conditioning, sable/satellite television channels, premium bedding, patio, separate sitting area, ceiling fan, phone, refrigerator, minibar, coffee/tea maker, complimentary bottled water, housekeeping, private bathroom, hair dryer, shower only, electronic/magnetic keys, opening windows, welcome amenities, safe, curtains, and wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary). All rooms are reachable through the exterior corridors.

Amenities

• Airport transportation for a fee
• Currency exchange
• Conference/meeting rooms
• Small meeting rooms
• Event catering
• Dry cleaning/laundry service
• Elevator/lift
• Express check-in and check-out
• Complimentary wireless (high-speed) Internet access
• Multilingual staff
• Free/Self parking
• Spa tub
• Swimming pool – outdoor



• Tours/ticket assistance

Recreation

• Boat launch, Motor boating, rafting, swimming, kayaking, sailing, water skiing, snorkeling, surfing/boogie boarding, and parasailing
• Yoga classes/instruction
• Mountain biking



• Scooter/Moped rentals
• Hiking/biking trails
• Horse riding/rental



• Eco tours

All of these activities take place outside the hotel site.

Restaurants

The main one is called the NIROMI Restaurant offering the beach as well as surf vistas; delicious dishes of international, regional, and semi gourmet flavors; and the top staff service for ensuring the best setting for a marvelous vacation along the sea. It is the choice of several residents of Playa Hermosa because of the elite fusion of shining marble and wood, authentic dishes, and its position in front of the beach as well as the flanking cool gardens around. It offers buffet breakfast, a la carte lunch, and dinner from 7 am to 10 pm. It also serves your favorite drink anytime and anywhere from the restaurant hall to the beach or swimming pool.

Rates

From $125.

Rooms

At Playa Conchal, all 406 suites offer patios or private balconies, bathrooms with bidets and marble vanities, sitting areas, and beds with triple sheeting and pillowtop mattresses. Amenities include: wireless Internet access, premium television channel(s) with HBO and US stations, CD player, air conditioning, ceiling fan, curtains, Internet access (surcharge), voice mail, coffee/tea maker, complimentary bottled water, Housekeeping (daily), complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, sewing kit, shower/tub combination, in-room childcare (surcharge), satellite television service, iron/ironing board, safe, clock radio, desk, rollaway beds, and cribs (infant beds).

Among the suites, the options are Deluxe Garden View, Royal Service Regal Junior, Imperial Bali, and Family Concierge.

Amenities

• 24-hour front desk
• Arcade/game room
• ATM/banking
• Ballroom(s)
• Banquet facilities
• Business center
• Business services
• Event catering
• Audio-visual equipment
• Golf course on site



• Tennis on site
• Lounge
• Casino



• Clubhouse
• Coffee shop or café
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby and breakfast
• Computer rental
• Multiple conference/meeting rooms
• Concierge desk
• Currency exchange
• Dry cleaning/laundry service
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Security guard
• Express check- in and check-out
• Fitness facilities
• Full-service health spa
• Health club
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Hair salon
• Laundry facilities
• Medical aid
• Multilingual staff
• Free parking
• Nightclub
• Porter/bellhop
• Pool table on site
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• 24-hour room service
• Shopping on site
• Spa tub
• Swimming pool (outdoor and children’s)



• Supervised child care/activities



• Tour assistance
• Translation services

Recreation

• Motor boating, swimming, snorkeling, sailing, and scuba diving nearby
• Volleyball, aerobics, running track/path, pilates classes/instruction, Yoga classes/instruction on site
• Bicycle rentals, hiking/biking trails, and bird watching on site

Restaurants

At Spices, you can enjoy a great dinner with prior reservation. It mostly serves the Asian fusion cuisine as well as a la carte menu. Northern Italian a la carte dinner cuisine is the pick of the Faisanela restaurant, while Mitra offers delicious international buffer cuisine for breakfast and dinner. Amidst the wooden sculptures as well as the glass flower lamps, the Gabi Club serves the continental fusion cuisine for breakfast and lunch meant only for the Royal Service guests, but dinner for all.

Palapa outdoor dining is the feature at the Caracola, while Spirula is the choice for the sandwiches, pasta, and burgers by the main pool.

Rates

From $397.

The lobby, cabins, and restaurant are all planned in a chic as well as eclectic way where a majority of them are individually adorned to reflect the great special style of the owner. People mostly come here for a week stay, but even when it is crowded, the resort maintains its warm charm.

Rooms

This resort offers cabins that are of different types: simple one-room to big three-rooms featuring kitchenette, lounge zone, and two master bedrooms. The latter comprises a beautiful porch zone with hammocks where you can spend a cool, breezy afternoon. There are a total of 14 guestrooms all of which open to balconies. Within them, expect:

• Bathrooms with bathrobes, showers, and designer toiletries
• Air conditioning
• Ceiling fans
• Hair dryers
• Extra towels/bedding
• Housekeeping
• Balcony
• In-room massage
• Patio
• Shower only
• Wake-up calls

Among the room types, there are Sea View Cabana, SeaBreeze Bungalow, Beachfront Casitas, Sea Breeze Suites, Luxury Caribbean Villas, Beach Mansion, and Reefview suite. Free airport transportation is included in the latter one booking rates.

Amenities

• Restaurant
• Lounge



• Complimentary breakfast (each morning)
• Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet
• Full-service spa
• Outdoor pool
• Complimentary airport shuttle
• Library
• Business services
• Concierge desk
• Tour/ticket assistance
• Banquet facilities
• Concierge desk
• Event catering
• Gift shops
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Massage – spa treatment room(s)
• Multilingual staff
• Pool table
• Room service (limited hours)
• Porter/bellhop
• Security guard
• Beach/pool umbrellas
• Video library
• Billiards or pool table
• Medical aid
• Swimming pool



• 24-hour security
• Beach
• Fitness center
• Laundry/Valet services
• No Smoking rooms/facilities
• VIP rooms/services
• Safe deposit box
• Whirlpool

Recreation

• Outdoor pool
• Windsurfing
• Swimming
• Kayaking
• Sailing
• Dock
• Helicopter/airplane sightseeing
• Snorkeling
• Scuba diving at close by Hol Chan Marine Reserve as well as the popular Blue Hole



• Personal watercraft
• Tennis
• Parasailing
• Hiking/biking
• Bird watching
• Cave tubing
• Mayan ruin tours
• Jungle adventure tours
• Jacuzzi

From snorkeling, all activities occur near the Matachica beach resort and with some fees. The Jade Spa is the home of the most naturally organic treatments like the eco-calm facials, exfoliating sea salt as well as clay massages, and aromatherapy massages. Expect all body and face treatments here.

Restaurant

This is the Mambo restaurant, the favorite not only of the locals, but also of the one and all who come here. Very well selected music runs throughout this dining room featuring multi-varied furniture as well as décor. This is an award-winning restaurant and is surely among the best in the nation. The chefs here are experts in cooking the daily fine modern dishes along with a multitude of homemade breads as well as pastas. All of the dishes made here are admired for the hotel’s own produced ingredients in form of fresh spices and herbs.

Rates

From $295

The Half Moon Caye Natural Monument is composed of two unique ecosystems: the west full of wealthy foliage as well as thousands of birds along with the populated Red-footed Booby and the east known as the ‘paradise island’ holding palm trees, less foliage, and white beaches where turtles nest. The Red Footed Booby birds are one of the two Caribbean colonies, which stay here from mid-December. In addition, the boobies here differ as compared to those that are seen elsewhere in the Caribbean – thanks to their white coloring. Throughout this atoll, you will also encounter a picnic spot, Visitor’s Center, and natural walk trails. Among the birds, you can very easily spot the extraordinary Red-footed Booby colony, the Magnificent Frigate Bird, Cinnamon Hummingbird, the Great-Tailed Grakel, warblers, ospreys, and the White Crowned Pigeon. By ‘easily’, I mean that they all are viewed from an observation deck.

Being a part of the Lighthouse Reef Atoll, the preserved zone holds a spectacular reef as well as lagoon along with the submerged Wall known as tall vertical abyss, which attracts divers as well as snorkelers from all around the world. This wall refers to a network of reefs holding a plethora of ocean life. With more attractions such as the Blue Hole, shipwreck spots in the vicinity, as well as the Lighthouse Reef, this is surely the haven for water sport enthusiasts. Snorkelers here get a chance to explore the pristine coral patches at the western beach here. There are also great beaches not only to relax and sunbathe, but also to spot the rare loggerhead and hawksbill turtles that nest and lay their eggs in the south. Now are you convinced that this is the UNESCO World Heritage site?

Although the Half Moon Caye is known for its marine conservation, it also holds importance for reptile conservation due to which you can see a small amount of the common Belize Atoll Gecko. And yes, while roaming on the waters around, look for the healthiest grouper aggregation of the Nassau whose population has increased due to restricted fishing. Among the other attractions at the Half Moon Caye, one of my favorites is good hiking – all thanks to the natural setting. And yes, do not miss a visit to the lighthouse, but do not make an attempt to climb.

So, overall the main activities here are sailing, boating, scuba diving, snorkeling, and bird watching. Although the caye is not the most visited site of Belize, but it is the most visited one in the Reef Atoll.

Time to avoid

Avoid coming between August and November as this time is not perfect for spotting the red boobies.

Tip

At the Half Moon Caye, there are no accommodations. However, camping can be done in some areas.

Reaching here

You need to book for a boat trip in the Belize City, Caye Caulker, or San Pedro. These are the nearby places from where boat operators organize regular trips including overnight tours too.

Caye Caulker has only three streets and that too all in sand! These are Front Street (east shore), Back Street (west shore), and Middle Street as you would understand. A myriad of attractions exists along the Front Street as well as the west coast. So, strolling is the best way to explore this island.

Attractions

Caye Caulker snorkeling is just excellent and right from the first peep underwater, you can spot the gems of the pristine marine world – brightly colored fish, other creatures, corals, and sponges. Go with a tour guide who will assist in masking too. One of the interesting trips takes you to the Caye Caulker Marine Reserve that is the home of the second longest barrier reef off the island. Among these corals cuties, spot fishes as well as colorful corals, swim with the eagle rays as well as nurse, and greet the bottle-nosed dolphins around the boats. Hol Chan Marine Reserve is one more attraction where you can see the marine life like red snappers, barracudas, sharks, rays, and octopi along with natural habitat. Just ensure that you do not touch, walk, or stand on the coral and that also prevent your fins from the corals.

Get certified on this island for scuba diving in just 4 days. Just imagine yourself at the magical Belize Barrier Reef for PADI and NAUI certification classes. Day or night, the trips will make you explore the Caye Caulker Marine Reserve, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Half Moon Caye, Turneffe Islands, Long Caye at Lighthouse Reef, and more such incredible Belize Barrier Reef spots. The Blue Hole and Half Moon Caye will give you a chance to explore the world-famous Blue Hole with its collapsed caves, huge stalactites, and sharks.

The Manatee (Sea Cow) tour is just not to be missed here. This friendly creature in their natural habitat is seen via the boat tour, which comes to the surface near your vessel for photography. Although seen in most of the zones, the creature is easily spotted at the Swallow Caye off Belize – a protected area. However, a majority of the tours go to the unpopulated Goff’s Caye on the reef for lunch as well as snorkeling.

If you are around Belize, your trip is incomplete without an excursion to a Maya Ruin. From Caye Caulker, tours depart for the mainland by passing via a great mangrove lagoon. Stopping at the Bomba village, you alight and board a van for reaching the famous ruin of Altun Ha. Alternatively, get into the boat passing through the New River for Lamanai that is magical ruin among the orchids as well as howler monkeys in the rainforest.

Sea kayaking is great with the Tsunami Adventures of Front Street. Via this, you can discover the northern mangrove forest – a leeward zone where water is smoother. A two-person kayak would be around $15Bz for 60 minutes and every additional hour will cost you an additional $10Bz.

Cool down at The Lazy Lizard at The Split known for its sunset, which is the island’s only beach but without sand. It is actually a submerged picnic area flanked by cement walls.

For partying, explore the north from Front Bridge (famous diving spot) where shops, water sport centers, and restaurants thrive. Caribbean Colors Art Gallery is worth a visit for its local artwork, peanut butter, and banana sandwiches.

Accommodations

The Tropics Hotel from BZD55.

Tree Tops Guesthouse from $55.

The Iguana Reef from $145.

Reaching the island

Caye Caulker is just 10 minutes from Belize by flight for $55 USD and picturesque 45 minutes away by a water taxi.

Best time to come

As such, any time is just great to come here, except for the hurricane season. So, the best months are January, June, and October.

Basseterre, the capital of St Kitts, is the historic land of British as well as French colonization. However, the top attraction here is the St George’s Anglican Church since 1670 made by the French, whose current building is the result of the damage of the previous edifices due to hurricanes, fires, and earthquakes. Other highlights here are the Gregorian Circus modeling the London’s Piccadilly Circus in the light green Berkeley Memorial Clock, domed Treasury Building formerly a sugar site on the seafront, Independence Square that was once the original slave market and marked the site of the island’s freedom from the Great Britain before 27 years.

Atop an 800 foot hill, the Brimstone Hill Fortress is a stunningly giant citadel bearing high protective walls and 49 guns. Designated as the ‘Gibraltar of the West Indies’, its built-up was started in 1690 A.D., but was completed after a century because of the African slaves. The grandeur and size of the citadel speaks about the importance and zenith of the island at the time of the 17th and 18th centuries when much money was invested in the construction of this giant fort. Usually, because of hilltop location, you will get a chance to have some spectacular views and explore a museum with an admission fee of $8 per adult and $4 per child.

A visit to the Frigate Bay Peninsula in St Kitts touching Nevis in the southeast is a must for those who adore water sports. This is because the main highlight of this peninsula is its beautiful beaches adorning both the Atlantic as well as the Caribbean shore. On the Atlantic side, the northern bay surrounded by sand and surf is just apt for surfing as well as some scenic vistas. While on the other hand, the southern bay is perfect for swimming, diving, and snorkeling that is not possible to explore in the north. Here, you will also see several resorts and hotels.

Now, head to Nevis whose capital Charlestown is ever ready to invite you. This Caribbean town featuring serene vibes and scanty populace offers great historic sights of the 18th and 19th century. Take a tour of its Georgian buildings of the colonial era: the ground floors are made from stone, while the upper floors are adorned with wooden pieces. Check out for the home of Alexander Hamilton, the famous American statesman, which is now a museum housing a striking collection of the Hamilton memorabilia. One more interesting sight is the Jewish cemetery for the Sephardic Jews who discovered the perfect sugar processing techniques making Nevis the best sugar industry.

Head to the south to explore the Fort Charles erected first by the British in 1690 A.D. What you see today is the edifice of 1783 A.D. and played a role to of a strong iron stronghold. In Nevis, the Pinney’s Beach is a real Caribbean delight and is rightfully considered as among the best beaches. This 6 km span of fine white sands, calm seawaters, swaying palm trees, and a stunning lagoon is just worth a visit. The Charlestown Methodist Church on the Chapel Street is an awesome edifice built in 1844 A.D.

Want to add a flavor of horror in your vacation trip? Well, do take yourself to the Eden Brown Estate that is a haunted home in the Butler’s Village. Many stroll around and try to spot a lament bride. See if you can!

Are you aware of the famous idols such as the guitar-picker Eric Clapton and huckster scribe Ken Follett? Well, they all have their winter residences here. Further, some of the most exotic resorts on the Caribbean take refuge in this numerous bays and coves. But, this does not mean that only tourists with high budget can enjoy here. In fact, Antigua is the island that can accommodate all kinds of budgets to offer the best stay, a memorable vacation, and an exciting trip. In short, the breaking news is that you can obtain your own hotel and beach on these islands of West Indies.

Besides the natural attractions, the island of Antigua is also know for its British history whose heritage is yet well preserved and can be seen in several ways. Speaking about its present, the island seems to rock with the liveliest steel-drum music. And yes, I would like to mention specially about the inhabitants here who are always ready to welcome the visiting crowd with grace.

On this typical Caribbean island, you are likely to listen to a distinct English accent. Via its narrow paths holding the hamlets in candy color at the end, you are just free to discover almost everything rapidly. But, this does not hold true for the excellent and legendary English Harbor that will rob much of your time. This is in the capital city of St. John’s, more precisely in the Nelson’s Dockyard – a national park adorned with shops, a museum, hotels, and a ship hideaway boasting the Harbor as well as the Shirley Heights. In the past, the English Harbor was inhabited by Admirals Nelson and was considered safe during the Napoleonic wars.

The Sea View Farm Village is actually the top draw here because of its excellent pottery work. Regarded as the cottage industry hub, the pottery work has its roots since the early 18th century when clay was used to prepare the catering containers. You can grab an opportunity to see how the clay is assembled from the depths and then how it is put into flames on the green grasses of the potters’ work area. As I brought some, even you can buy a few from the passages and stores. Just avoid keeping them in a cool atmosphere as it might get crack.

The Indian Town National Park on the eastern end of Antigua is known for its most scenic sight of the Devil’s Bridge that is a giant natural curve of limestone on the shore. The most exciting time to see this curve is at high tide when the surf of the Atlantic forces the H2O combination to get inside holes of the nearby rocks.

While you are in the capital city, St. John’s; do explore the Fort James of the 18th century whose sole aim was to safeguard the harbor that is now the capital. This scenic citadel offers some great views of the harbor including its intact walls as well as the cannons. And yes, if you have come until here, then Heritage Quay is very close known for its cheap shops and restaurants.

For me, my most wonderful experience was the Fig Tree Drive that is really picturesque. Starting from the central plain and ending at the ancient volcanic hills in the Saint Mary hamlet, the drive is the hot favorite as you can marvel at the lush foliage; rainforest; vertical farmlands flanking the Fig Tree Hill; groves of banana, coconut, and mango; small churches; and amazing old sugar mills. If you are interested in sugar mills tour, just take it up as that is among the top delights here. The Betty’s Hope Sugar Plantation is legendary in the sense that it was the first large plantation site that encouraged large-scale sugar production. But today, two stone sugar mills along with the relics of the still house are seen. Well, if you come in future, you might then encounter an open-air museum.

The scenic Green Castle Hill in the capital’s south is known for the impressive geologic creations. And yes, the vistas of the plain and volcanic mass are just memorable. So, this them when you come here, ensure that you see these sights or else you would not obtain much from your trip. Believe it, it’s my experience!

If yes, then this time plan for exploring Barbados, a stunning Caribbean island standing apart from other such islands because of the unique beaches, cozy ambience, and homely comforts. Whether your budget is high or low and style is classic or modern, Barbados ensures an enjoyable vacation and never-erasing memories to its tourists as per their suitability. Funky, cheap, posh, or relaxing; all the comforts that you have at your home can be availed here. The main reason behind is that this island is among the most developed ones in the Caribbean.

This wild Atlantic coast in the east is no less than a heaven for the surfers. In fact, trying out all types of sports such as hiking and diving is just like living a legend here. A trip to Barbados is a profitable deal and even though it is popular, you will not find any problem in making the island your own. The home of classic calypso rhythms and world-known rums can’t turn half a million people wrong including me. Now, this is the number of tourists that throng the island yearly.

Bridgetown in the south as the capital city itself is stunning with varied scenes and sights. This 350 years old town is proud to boast the western hemisphere’s most ancient synagogue as well as the third most ancient British Commonwealth’s parliament. Located on the borders of the town is the popular Garrison Historic area. In this zone, the Barbados Museum is worth a visit where the culture and heritage elements of the island are well preserved. Further, lush with heritage, you can also take a tour of seven galleries imparting educational details. After this, look for the George Washington House that is a legendary home of U.S. President George Washington. Did you know this was the only residence of the President outside America? On its upper floor, you will admire the museum housing the rich legacy of the island from the 17th and 18th centuries.

The central Barbados is a must for all the first time visitors. Offering great scenery amidst the undulating limestone hills, this region is the home to many top attractions. According to me, the

Harrisons Cave is the most outstanding sight here with many tourist attractions in and around. In this three-mile natural coral-limestone cave, you will be stunned to see the incredible geological features such as the unusually-shaped stalactites coming out from the roof, which radiates the stalagmites being born from the ground. And yes, the awesome mirror lake will just captivate your eyes and mind. You will be surprised to see the reflected surface and formations on the surface. Just make it sure that you visit this one or else you will be missing the gem of Barbados.

The Flower Forest is the next mind-blowing attraction on the island, which is accessible in some three minutes if you are at the Harrison’s Cave. Interestingly, this forest is situated at an altitude of 850 feet occupying over 45 acres of natural majesty and ingenious vistas. I suggest you to walk on its marked trails so that like me, even you too can enjoy the out of this world panoramic view of the rugged east coast.

If you are a nature aficionado, then do not just think of missing the Welchman Hall Gully in the central Barbados. In this small tropical forest reserve, you will come across a myriad of strange plants and trees such as clove, bamboo, nutmeg, and palms. The nature is set here at its best whose ambience and serenity cannot be even felt at the beaches of this island.

There are a number of beautiful beaches in Barbados. One of them is in the area of the Barclays Park that is a picnic site. For some adventure, head to Bathsheba that is the ideal surfing destination and Mullins known for skiing and other sports.

The Ocean Park Aquarium as a dedicated sea aquarium is set in the beautiful gardens adorned with a variety of tropical flora and fauna found at the beachfront. In all here, 26 stunning aquariums reside housing the Caribbean fishes and other aquatic creatures including a few bizarre, but excellent fauna of the tropical seas. This is a total family treat.

San José, Alajuela, Cartago, Heredia, Guanacaste, Puntarenas, and Limón – the seven territorial provinces all together offer an attractive tourist destination with unlimited capabilities to explore like beaches , natural reserves, theme parks, mountain cliffs, the clear blue turquoise waters; everything is at your disposal. As we say, one stop shop; Costa Rica is a one stop Paradise for everyone and a must watch travel destination.

You will find flora and fauna everywhere you go. You might feel as if they are chasing you. Vibrant and diverse still one, each part of this country has its unique microclimate, so get soaked away in its beauty. This country was called the happiest place on earth by  for its most content people according to the Happy Planet Index (HPI). The Oxcart- the national symbol of traditional Costa Rican transport device and the yoke are both in Sarchi, a community recognized as the birthplace of Costa Rican arts and crafts and is amust see for every tourist visiting Costa Rica. Catch a Glimpse of Costa Rica’s indigenous past at the Guayabo National Monument.

Costa Rica’s little Amazonas  – The Tortuguero National Park, is one of the most important places in the World for protecting the green turtle and also home to incredible species such as the manatee, the Gaspar fish, the Great blue Heron, the Northern Jacana. But Tortuguero has much more to offer. The food, dances and traditional heritage are the best in this part of the country. The sight of smoke plumes rolling out of the imposing Arenal Volcano leaves you mesmerized. You will surely enjoy many things at one pace and still each has its own charm and beauty to appreciate. Don’t miss to take the Canopy tour where you can explore the richness of the forest bio diversity.

The sound of howler monkey claiming his control over the place, the chattering of the red lored parrots, the sound of the waves crashing into the white sandy beaches is what you will be hearing all through your stay. It seems that the Mother Nature has blessed this tiny country with pristine jungles, rich foliage and marvelous wildlife. A beach run, as I amm, enjoy sunbathing on the beautiful beaches of Cahuita, Drake bay and Pavonbes. You can explore your adventurer side by going surfing, swimming, snorkeling, sport fishing in Tamarindo, Playa Grande, Playa Ocotal and Playa Negra. Venture out for party on the exotic Southern Caribbean Coast in places like Puerto Viejo and Cahuita.

Visitors keep flocking in Guanacaste for incredible birdwatching, amazing horseback riding, wonderful mountain lake windsurfing, terrific hiking adventure and enjoy some breathtaking views of the surrounding areas. With more emphasis on eco tourism worldwide, this country has truly emerged on the forefront promising ecological vacation hotspots of the World.