A welcome break after all the troubling headlines this year is the surprisingly affordable and hassle-free All-inclusive Belizean Christmas Vacation offered at Chaa Creek.
Combining the familiar and the exotic, this trip offers all the traditional yuletide elements enjoyed in a Caribbean rainforest setting.
Christmas carols sung with that lovely Creole lilt, the countrywide explosion of bright decorations and the easygoing friendliness that Belizeans are famous for all contribute to an amazing holiday.
With so much to choose from in a 365-acre private nature reserve and amenities such as the pool, Hilltop Spa, fascinating Natural History Center, Butterfly Farm, its renowned thatched-roof restaurant and well-stocked lounge, every guest from the eldest to toddlers will find something to enjoy.
From exploring jungle trails on horseback, mountain bike or afoot, canoeing Macal River, discovering ancient remedies on the Medicinal Plant Trail, touring famous temples, archaeological sites and ancient cities—to just enjoying a Christmas swim or relaxing in a hammock surrounded by tropical garden rainforest—the Chaa Creek experience is like none other.
A Chaa Creek Christmas is a green Christmas both in ambience and philosophy. After 30 years of promoting responsible travel and tourism in Belize, the resort has received many awards, proving that a sustainable approach to hospitality does not mean sacrificing comfort, service, or casual luxury.
The Chaa Creek Cares initiative donates 10% of room revenues to environmental and social welfare projects in Belize.
The All Inclusive Christmas Package for 2011 features 4 nights’ cottage accommodations; all meals; roundtrip airport transfers (includes visit to Belize Zoo if desired); choice of 2 full-day tours (Tikal, Mountain Pine Ridge, Xunantunich, Actun Tunichil Muknal); two spa treatments (Swedish or therapeutic massage, customized facial, manicure/pedicure, body scrub); and activities like swimming, horseback riding, mountain biking, early morning bird walk, a sunset canoe trip, creatures of the night walk, Macal River canoe trip, Natural History Center, Butterfly Farm, Rainforest Medicine Trail.
The package also includes a Christmas Surprise Gift Package and all Belize taxes and service charges. Children’s rates do not include spa activities.
Clientele requesting an affordable Christmas vacation that’s exotic and deeply satisfying will thank agents who steer them toward Belize and Chaa Creek.
Chaa Creek, 877-709-8708, reservations@chaacreek.com, www.chaacreek.com