Belize Vacationsa Haven For Diving

Belize Vacationsa Haven For Diving

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Belize vacations offer explorations of one of the seven underwater wonders of the world, and trips there are not complete without a snorkeling or diving experience. Within Belize, the island of Ambergris Caye ranks as the nations premier diving destination. The Belize Barrier Reef, the largest living coral reef in the western hemisphere, protects the islands coastline and provides a veritable underwater paradise.

Ambergris Caye has diving for all experience levels. One of the most popular spots is Hol Chan Marine Reserve, a Belize Audubon managed reserve. Here the ocean floor ranges from five to 35 feet, so both divers and snorkelers have the opportunity to swim in thriving underwater gardens and tunnels abundant with a wide range of beautiful tropical fish and exquisite coral formations.

World class diving venues abound in clear turquoise watersall within a ten to twenty minute boat ride from the piers of Ambergris Caye, including Mexico Rocks, Tackle Box, Tres Cocos and Cypress Tunnel. Divers will usually see many interesting underwater landscapes with a mix of deep wall drops and caverns, coral and sponge formations as well as colorful marine life on each dive.

A special attraction for the experienced diver is the renowned Great Blue Hole. An immense circular limestone sinkhole more than 300 feet across and 400 feet deep, the Great Blue Holes array of bizarre stalactites and limestone formations seems to become more intricate and intense the deeper one dives. One of the worlds most astounding sites, the Great Blue Hole provides an unforgettable underwater experience.

To make their dive arrangements, visitors can find numerous dive operators on Ambergris Caye. Most are PADI (Professional Association of Diving Directors) certified and offer a range of beginner, intermediate, and refresher courses in addition to providing open water certification.

Also, most Belize resorts manage diving and snorkeling excursions. Guests at La Perla del Caribe, a nine-villa enclave, can make reservations with the neighboring Belize Academy of Diving. La Perla del Caribe is set on four acres on the beach just minutes away from bustling San Pedro Town. It is an ideal spot to relax after a day underwater. While on the town, guests can sip cocktails while watching the sun set over the lagoon from the private decks of their beach villas. For more information about Belize vacations at La Perla Del Caribe, please visit their web site.


About La Perla del Caribe

Located on Ambergris Caye, the largest island off the coast of Belize, La Perla Del Caribe captures the Caribbean ambiance in elegance and luxury. Each designer residence in this private beachfront enclave offers a distinctive architectural style with native exotic hardwoods and tiles, and is decorated with local artwork, antiques and artisan-crafted furniture. The villas are situated on a four acre site which slopes gently to the waters edge on a magnificent stretch of white sandy beach. Close offshore is the Belize Barrier Reef, the largest living barrier reef in the Americas, rated one of the worlds top ten dive sites.

About the Author:
Author, Lynne Coll, is a freelance writer who has recently completed her first novel. She has experience writing about the travel industry, particularly travel destinations, trends, and consumer products. La Perla del Caribe is a private beachfront enclave of nine villas on North Ambergris Caye, Belize. For more information about Belize vacations and La Perla del Caribe, visit their website at www.laperladelcaribe.com.



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