Belize

It's official, we just made reservation to go Belize during Independence Day weekend!

Some facts about the country from Wikipedia:

- A country in Central America
- English-speaking as it was a British colony for more than a century
- Became independent only in 1981.
- Bordered to the south and west by Guatemala, to the north and northwest by Mexico and to the east by the Caribbean Sea.


The following excerpt is extracted from Lonely Planet's website on Belize (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/belize/):

"Belize is good for your blood pressure.

This tiny nation is so laid-back it's almost comatose. Dabbling its toes in the Caribbean Sea, Belize has more in common with its island neighbors than the fiery volatility of Central America - its history is thoroughly coup-free. Soak up the glorious natural wonders and rich cultural history.

Unpaved roads, high prices and a lack of infrastructure make it a difficult place to travel, but Belize compensates with brilliant diving, dramatic ruins and pristine jungle - secluded eco-lodges cater for sedentary adventurers. The English-speaking population is mainly Creole and Mestizos (mixed descent)."