Day three came to a start with the usual get go as the children ran excitedly to get their luscious breakfast and prepare for another adventurous day. The previous theme – The Ancient Mayas was so enthralling that it still remained in the back of their minds.

The theme of the day was Traditional Healing and the kids were very enthusiastic to be introduced to the different medicinal plants that are found within the reserve. The Chaa Creek Medicinal trail allowed the children to trek above the banks of …

Cayo District, Belize February 8th 2010 -The Lodge at Chaa Creek, Belize’s award-winning ecotourism resort in the jungles of Central America is delighted to announce the winners of our Belize Vacation Sweepstakes.
Chaa Creek’s Belize Vacation Sweepstakes offered contestants free eco-holidays inclusive of accommodation, food, tours and activities in Chaa Creek’s 365 acre rainforest reserve in the foothills of the Maya Mountains.
A total of sixty eight participants wrote fascinating essays explaining why they wanted to visit The Lodge at Chaa Creek. The essays were posted on the Chaa Creek Travel Blog …

Belize Vacation Sweepstakes: Why your family has chosen Belize and The Lodge at Chaa Creek as your best family vacation destination
We are a family of nature lovers. Father is an avid birder and naturalist who raised us two children to respect and wonder at, the natural world. Mother is a self-taught botanist who especially appreciates wild flowers. Growing up, family vacations involved a lot of car trips to go camping, canoeing, hiking, swimming and fishing. Along the way to our destinations, Mom and Dad would …