Move over, Indiana Jones! I’m going to the Lodge at Chaa Creek for the most exciting vacation of my life. Located on a private 365 acre nature reserve on the banks of the Macal River in the foothills of the Maya Mountains, the on-site experiences alone sound fantastic!.
Where to start?  Probably the Natural History Centre to understand Belize’s history, civilizations,  culture, animals and plants. Important to appreciate this unique, unspoiled country. Then an early morning bird walk, followed by visiting the …

I want to visit the Lodge at Chaa Creek in Belize, Central America because my past trips here have been some of the best experiences of my life.  This is a true 5-star resort.  There is incredible attention to detail in every room and public space.  I particularly love the outdoor shower at our cottage.  I have been to Chaa Creek twice now.  
The first time I arrived, walking through the entry gates and onto the grounds, I felt like I had come home.  A deep …

Belize… Belize lives in my heart and in my day dreams. I fell in love with my sweetheart in Belize. Just the word Belize makes my toes wiggle as through they were in sand instead of dress shoes. I can smell the vanilla scent of One Barrel and taste the remnants of the Jerk meal I just devoured. The whisper of the word Belize makes my ears reach for the sound of the wind in the trees and the call …

In turbulent times such as these, whether dealing with job loss, global economic crises or the continuing drive to extinguish what natural beauty remains in the world, enjoying peace and solitude away from these daily horrors is truly a treasure one must savor. 
My travel experiences have taken me across the globe to various European countries, but none can match the simple untouched splendor of my home state of Montana. The draw of clean air, untouched by pollutants; the sound of …

San Ignacio is a popular inland destination in Belize. It’s surrounded by rivers, covered with Mayan ruins and brimming with life (local and jungle). This is a place you come to escape, and that’s why lots of people have stayed.
http://sanignaciotown.com/index.html gives you a look at the entirety of the town. Here you’ll find tourist information as well as local info.

I would like to win a free vacation to The Lodge at Chaa Creek in Belize.  (Who wouldn’t?)  It sounds wonderful.  I looked through the beautiful, informative website.   It looks like all the comforts one could imagine are there in this amazing 365 acre resort.  I very much like the idea of viewing Mayan ruins.  I am also impressed with the stress on ecology in this area and am very glad to see it.  This would be a big draw …

After a few of the world’s worst vacations (a hurricane-induced evacuation from Roatan; getting robbed blind in Miami; and enduring a mosquito-infested room in the rainforests of Grenada), you can sign me up for a stay at The Lodge at Chaa Creek! You need only look as far as Trip Advisor to see that this resort is truly exceptional. Reviewers rave about the location, service, rooms, food, decor, and variety of activities; and with national coverage in Delta Sky Magazine, …

Chaa Creek. I have been looking at the website for this resort for the past 2 years. My fiancé and I are looking for a place to get married, and we’d love it to be an eco-lodge. We’re both wildlife biology graduate students who have traveled extensively throughout Africa, Asia, and South America. However, our traveling is always for research…aka…work. We would love to travel to an eco-lodge where we could relax and enjoy the jungle together.
In particular we are …

My husband and I first “discovered” Belize after he satisfied a Recreation Administration college course assignment with a report on Ambergris Caye.  Learning about the Belizean people, their amazing history and their love for the natural resources is what enticed us to visit this unique country.  What really stood out was how the local people turned the focus of their tourism industry toward proper stewardship of the natural resources. 
One year later, in February of 2005, we were on Ambergris surrounded …

My fiancé and I are adventure-travelers. Yes, we enjoy going to the beach for sun, sand, and lounge chairs, just like most vacationing couples do but what we really love are enriching retreats that encourage us to stretch our minds and bodies. 
That’s why we’ve chosen Belize as our honeymoon destination. The majesty of lush tropical rainforest and mystery of the Ancient Maya coupled with white sand islands and a spectacular barrier reef make this our ideal getaway. And The Lodge …

Oh to be able to go back in time and live a simpler life! In June, our daughter turned 8. We bought her Laura Ingalls’ Little House of the Prairie book series. She read these over the summer and loved them! This vacation would reinforce our belief and conviction that life can and should be simpler.
 
The beauty of Belize, both the land and the people, is intoxicating! It is our desire to instill in our daughter and others the love …

It’s been almost two years since we visited at Chaa Creek, my husband and I had such a wonderful experience we’ve asked ourselves often- “How can we go back?”  Perhaps this contest is the answer to our dream of returning.  There are so many things we’d like to do again – early morning birding with the dew still on the flowers, canoeing lazily up the river on a sunny afternoon, the guided night hike and all of the wonderful sounds …

I would love to visit the Lodge at Chaa Creek in Belize’s tropical rainforest.  Based upon the images and descriptions on the website, the resort seems to be the perfect combination of respite and excitement-with opportunities to rest and relax, while learning about the surrounding ecosystem and culture.  
I live with my wonderful partner/boyfriend in Vermont.  We are both environmental professionals who care deeply about the natural world.  He has dedicated his law career-two decades so far-to protecting the environment and …

Thank you for offering this contest and opportunity to write about our desire to visit Belize and your eco-tourism resort.  Belize has been the dream destination of my wife and I for nearly 20 years.   Through our years together, our ecological values have led us in our travels, to explore natural environments and engage in outdoor adventures as much as possible.  We’ve hiked up mountain peaks, seen the tallest and oldest trees in the world, rafted down white water rivers, …

This is a dream come true for me!  Ever since I was small I have been attracted to the outdoors. I first started out by getting certified as a Scuba diver and exploring the ocean underneath.  I would read about all the incredible locations in Belize that one could dive and dreaming of going there when I grew up.
Later in life I expanded my areas of interest into camping in nature and kayaking. I live in South Florida and about …

Journal entry 01/19/08 - 6:08pm: ”We arrived at Chaa Creek today and immediately I was moved by the beautiful lush grounds.  Our room is unbelievable.  There is no phone or TV – perfect!  The very best thing is the private outdoor shower.”
Journal Entry 01/20/08 – 11:20am:  “Last night after dinner we came back to our room and I gave Diana a foot massage with a lotion she loves. I told her I wanted to try the outdoor shower.  Just as I was going out …

We had a wonderful time at Chaa Creek. Although elegant and sophisticated, it is very family friendly and relaxed. Children stay in your room for free and their meals are half price which makes it reasonable. The rooms and grounds are immaculate and the pool is the prettiest I have ever seen. I tend to be “community pool” phobic but couldn’t wait to dive into this one each day. We couldn’t believe a jungle lodge could be so spotless, not …

Chaa Creek winner of Away.com’s Best Family Resorts
Cayo District, Belize C.A September 2, 2009: The Lodge at Chaa Creek is the winner of Away.com’s Best Family Resorts competition. After a yearlong worldwide search conducted by a renowned group of travel journalists and guidebook writers,  a short list of successful family resort candidates were selected.
Alistair Wearmouth, editor of Away.com said, “For the past 12 months, I have been neck-deep in one of the toughest assignments a travel editor can expect: …

While recently planning my honeymoon my fiancé and I began to think of extraordinary places that we could go that offered a good mix of adventure activities and beaches and that place was Belize. We didn’t know much about Belize before we started planning our honeymoon.
It seems that Belize is often over looked when planning a vacation, but once I started researching I was amazed at how much Belize has to offer. After spending weeks researching everything my fiancé …