Written by admin on December 8, 2009 – 5:05 pm
Belize, as a travel destination is no longer the ‘best kept secret’ in the tourism sector. As compared to other star destinations, Belize has been entirely manicured by Mother Nature. Belize has captured the imagination of all sorts of tourists – adventure seekers to nature conservationists…honeymooners to ‘twilight year’ tourists…teenagers to family vacationers. There is a special nook for everybody in Belize.
One of the most encouraging aspects of a Belize trip is its easy accessibility by air, land and sea. Once you land in Belize, moving around is cheap and most of the attractions are at close quarters – making it easier to plan a weekend or a short trip.
Accessibility
Arriving in Belize from anywhere in North America is fast and convenient – with the array of flights, cruises and bus lines entering the Belizean borders at regular intervals. And, if you love the Caribbean Sea and you have your own boat, then you can enjoy the Belizean bonanza even before you reach the shores of Belize.
If you are a road warrior, then you can plan on taking a luxury bus or even drive to Belize from anywhere in North and Central America. Flights from major cities like Miami, Dallas, Houston and Charlotte are operated by American Airlines, Continental Airlines and US Airways.
Plan your trip
Good planning is the key to a successful trip – and for a treasure trove like Belize, most prized destinations could be right around the corner. A trio of guidelines might help the visitors planning a trip to Belize -
* If your trip is incomplete without a pint of beer and you crave for a corner seat in a quaint Mexican restaurant – Then a stay in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, San Ignacio or Placencia village will add flavor to your trip.
* If a vacation means open air spa and relaxing in the lap of luxury, then a luxury jungle lodge in Cayo may be the best option for you.
* And if tranquility and privacy are indispensable for your vacation, then a stay at places like Long Caye or Lighthouse Reef Atoll would invigorate your spirits.
Fees Facts
Here are a few facts about arrival and departure fees in Belize when you are entering its Borders.
* Airport Departure fees:
1. Departure Tax: US$15.00
2. Conservation Tax: US$3.75
3. Security Fee: US$1.25
Total Airport Departure Fees: US$ 20.00
* Border Departure fees
1. Border Processing Fee: US$10.00
2. Conservation Tax: US$ 3.75
Total Border Departure Fees: US$ 13.75
* Airport Security fees
1. International Airport to Domestic Airport – US$0.75
1. International Airport to International Destination- US$1.25
Breezing around Belize…
Hopping around Belize is simple for even the most conservative tourists – with the option of car rental, taxi and buses ferrying at regular intervals. If the trip is slightly longer, planes and buses are available. For the more adventurous kind, rental bikes can also be availed of at very reasonable prices.
If your time is at a premium, then local airlines can be an option for a quick trip, although many visitors prefer buses as they provide you with a window side view of the cultural and geographical landscape of Belize. Many of the frequent visitors to Belize are also likely to hop around in ferries and water taxis – giving them a closer look into the heart and soul of Belize, the river system and inland waterways.
Know your Costs
Travel costs in Belize are much cheaper than the US or Europe. Top of the line hotels charge the visitors in US dollars and the same is true for most of the operated tours. The standard currency is either the U.S. Dollar or the Belizean dollar (BZ$) which is equal to roughly US$1=BZ$2.
The best time of the year…
The heaviest tourist starts from December and continues until June. Belize experiences a rainy season from June until November. So, if you want to experience Belize in a cooler and milder form, December to May is the right period.
Welcome to Belize…
No matter when you arrive in Belize, you will be welcomed with a warm smile and an open heart. Belizeans are known for their hospitality and cordial demeanor. It’s no wonder that many of the visitors end up buying the prized real estate in Belize. Places like Long Caye, which are adorned with pristine beaches and serene diving and fishing spots, are witnessing a steady rise in foreigner owned real estate. Whatever may be their purpose, visitors return from Belize with a wish that they had stayed a bit longer.
Dustin Hart is not a quintessential writer – rather he is a back-packer who lives off his ultra-light folding bike. He lives (or tries to live) in the state of Washington – with his dog Toobs. He recently caught up with Larry Schneider of Eco Holdings Limited in relation to the eco-friendly tourism & real estate in Belize.
Texas Holdem-the Rules
Texas Holdem-the most popular poker table game, is very simple in terms of the basic rules, yet it takes a lifetime to really master it.
Texas Holdem is played on a single poker table with anywhere between two to ten players. It is possible to win this game by either having the best hand or having everyone else fold up before the showdown. The focus here on this game lies equally on betting as on the cards played. Tournaments have slightly different rules than a regular game. To begin the game it is imperative that each player should have chips before them, in this game the dealer is rotated which means that in each hand the dealer is different, after each game the person on the left of the dealer is made the next dealer.
At the beginning of the game the dealer is selected by giving each player a card, the player with the highest value card is the dealer. Once the dealer is finalized the small blind and big blind are next to be decided. The small blind is on the left of the dealer and the big blind is placed on the left of the small blind. The person dealing the cards deals to his left with the dealer having to deal first, it keeps rotating round the poker table clockwise, where each player is given one card at a time till all players have two cards each. These are called the hole cards.
One hand of Holdem has anywhere between one to four rounds of betting. One hand gets over when either all but one player has folded or when betting rounds have been completed, whichever is earlier. When all players receive their hole cards the preflop betting round starts. Each player needs to decide on his action. Only one player can act at a time. The players are faced with three options, to fold that is putting the card away, to call is to match the amount of the big blind or raise that is to raise the amount of the big blind by doubling the amount. The betting round ends when everyone has had a chance to bet and when all those who have bet have bet the same amount of money. Once the preflop round is over the next one is the flop, thereafter the burn and turn, the river and finally the showdown.
By: Fiona Jones
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Fiona Jones is an expert author on poker tables, poker chip sets and home gaming accessories.
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