Archive: Jul 2013

You Better Belize it!!

July 31, 2013

Un-BELIZE-able!!   Did you know that Belize has around 900 Mayan sites? Belize has no MacDonalds, Starbucks, Burger King or KFC?? Or that local people refrain from swimming on Good Friday in case they turn into fish??       Check out these, and other, interesting and quirky facts about this beautiful country on our…

Flights into Belize!

July 30, 2013

Thanks to the Belize Tourist Board, here is a list of airlines along with flight times to Belize from the United States! Delta From Atlanta, GA (ATL) 3 hours, 11 minutes From Los Angeles, CA (LAX) Flight Time: 4 hours, 40 minutes For more information, visit www.delta.com United Airlines From Houston, TX (IAH) Flight Time:…

Surveying the Queen Conch!

Galleries

July 25, 2013

These photos are courtesy of lovely ReefCI guest Danila Mansfield and document a recent Conch survey!

10 interesting and quirky facts about Belize:

July 24, 2013

Belize is one of the world’s last unspoilt destinations. They call it ‘Mother nature’s best kept secret’! There are jungle adventures, waterfalls, Mayan ruins and caves. Belize has some of the best dive sites in the Caribbean. Spanning the length of Belize is the 2nd biggest barrier reef in the world. In many other parts…

1Diver, 1 Spear, 1 bag, 1 Dive = 54 Lionfish!

July 17, 2013

Looking for nesting turtles!

July 15, 2013

ReefCI Needs You!

July 12, 2013

‘Spearheading’ Lionfish conservation in Belize this September!!!!   Lionfish are destroying our reef! ReefCI and SafeSpear need your help!   Calling all divers, snorkelers, journalists, underwater photographers and videographers. Come join ReefCI in the FIRST EVER month long lionfish derby! Stay for 1, 2, 3 or 4 weeks and help us Spear them, dissect them, analyze them, prepare…

“The Worst Part Was Leaving”

July 11, 2013

ReefCI did a great job helping me get the trip set up.  The instructions that you gave me about what to do after landing in Belize City made everything go flawlessly.   While I never stayed in the guesthouse, I did spend a lot of time there, which was great.  I loved having a place…

Great Feedback From James

July 10, 2013

    In Punta Gorda, the guest house is a great place to stay as it provides a fun, sociable atmosphere. Two nights were spent at the St Charles Inn, which is a great location and very comfortable. The accommodation on the island was more than enough. All staff were welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable, professional, fun…

ReefCI catch the largest Lionfish in Belize!!!

July 9, 2013

Its official! ReefCI catch the LARGEST lionfish! Wow!!! How exciting!! ReefCI are delighted to report that Polly Alford, ReefCI Founder, speared the BIGGEST Lionfish EVER recorded in Belize! This photo shows the beast being measured!! It was a whopping 44cm long and weighed 2.75lbs!!!!!     “Trip of a lifetime!”  “Our days were…