My boyfriend and I were planning our trip to Belize today and noticed this amazing opportunity to be a part of an Eco-tourism package. We couldn’t think of a better way to spend our vacation than at the luxury resort of Chaa Creek learning to how improve and conserve the environment that we love so much.

I believe that winning the responsible traveler sweepstakes would offer an opportunity to delve into the philosophy that Chaa Resort exemplifies, and would be a wonderful way to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in my life, I am currently studying Massage & Holistic Healing in Portland, Oregon, at East West College of the healing Arts, my focus will be on Woman’s fertility, I am writing my final paper on Mayan Fertility Massage (inspired by my sister’s premature ovarian failure,) and researching the renowned Dr. Rosita Avrigo, and hope to begin attending her Mayan Fertility workshops upon graduation.

In a dream I am walking the Mayan Rainforest Trail through the vast nature reserve of Chaa Creek. My feet make no sound in the soft leaf litter. All my senses are alive. Strange, gloriously colorful birds flit through the green canopy, and animals I have seen only in pictures peer out at me from the thick foliage of the forest floor. The plants are not familiar to me, yet I sense their powerful beneficence.

I have never been to Central America but since I have discovered the Chaa Creek website I am dreaming about going to Belize. This wonderful small country combines all the wonders of the world like stunning beaches, pre-Colombian sites or luxurious jungle.

Growing up in the near-wilderness of rural Michigan, I was one with the trees and the birds and the animals. It was a time of my life that is very dear to me, especially now that I live near and work in the big ol’ city of Chicago. The hustle and bustle of business people on their lunch break, the clack-clack-clacking of the Red Line overhead, and the screaming hobos make me wish I could escape to pastoral scenes like those of my childhood. That is why the Chaa Creek sweepstakes is so appealing to me and my hubby – we want to ESCAPE to a tranquil environment where we can just relax in the great outdoors, like humans have done for eons.

Today’s theme for the ECO KIDS Camp was The Ancient Mayas.
After the kids ate their delicious breakfast which consisted of refried beans, scrambled eggs, fresh fruits and fry jacks, they prepared to hike the trail that leads to the archaeological site of Tunchilen which is located within Chaa Creek’s 365 private Nature Reserve.
This Maya site is just a fifteen minute hike from the Macal River Camp but when the kids saw Mick Fleming in his Kawaski ‘Mule’ they begged …

My husband and I heard about Chaa Creek and would like nothing more than to spend our vacation with you in Belize! I was born in Argentina shortly after World War II, and since my parents moved to the US in the 1960s, I have never been able to return to Central/South America. I would like nothing more than to re-enter the vibrant Latin culture that I was raised in, if only for a short …

Belize Ecotourism Vacation Sweepstakes- Essay#13
In a world where vacationing and traveling is based on personal fulfillment, it is a breath of fresh air to hear about a travel option that is both beneficial to the traveler and to those whose land is being visited. The moment that I heard of The Lodge at Chaa Creek’s “Go Green Belize” travel option, I knew that I wanted to celebrate a green vacation in Belize. My fiancé and I love to travel, …

Belize Ecotourism Vacation Sweepstakes- Essay#12

Lush jungles, exotic birds and flowers and a plethora of animal life, unlike anything seen in the backyard. That is what I think of when I think of Chaa Creek. To be encompassed in a world of natural beauty would be a heavenly experience indeed.
Sadly, each day our world becomes a little less green.  So we must take steps to minimize our negative impact on our environment, while increasing awareness and  …

Chaa Creek’s Eco Kids essay competition offered contestants a one week summer camp program inclusive of lodging at the Macal River Camp, all meals plus snacks three times a day, daily scheduling of educational events, arts & crafts materials and t-shirt, camp counselors 24/7, and guided nature tours with licensed naturalist guides.

Belize Vacation Sweepstakes- Essay#11
A trip to Belize with a stay at the The Lodge at Chaa creek would be a dream vacation for my wife and I.  We are seriously involved in bird education and rescue and going to Belize would give us an opportunity to see parrots and other birds in their natural habitat.  Staying at one of the most highly regarded and awarded Belizean eco resorts would be a dream come true.  We have researched such vacations extensively …

Vacation Sweepstakes- Essay#10
My wife and I have dreamed about traveling to the splendor of Belize for many years now. It was supposed to be the site of our honeymoon, but that never materialized. We could not think of a prize than to be able to spend a vacation on the green vacation package at Chaa Creek! We are open to exploring the rainforest and all of the eye-opening experiences of Belize!
My wife and I heard about your great resort last year from friends of ours …

Go Green Belize Vacation Sweepstakes
How amazing to find a resort such as this…..With all inclusive packages for everyone imaginable, Wedding pacKage, Family Package and many more with a host of brilliantly planned things to do for each which can be customized to your individual taste and desires. I was struck with the location of this resort nestled on 340 acres over looking the macal river and the stewardship the owners have cultivated over the past …

“Why do I want to be an Eco Kid”
Our environment is the place where we live, work and play. I believe that it our duty to care for the place we call home and enjoy it as it is, in its natural beauty. I therefore want to be an Eco Kid because I need to learn more about the environment I live in so I can always enjoy it as it is today, tomorrow and always. I always hope …

Why I want to be an eco-kid
In this developed and materialistic world it seems that no one ever takes the time to carefully scrutinize the irreplaceable and extraordinary gifts that we have been given, to dwell in the serenity and be one with nature. In present day it appears that majority of the population would choose jewellery and status symbols over biodiversity, serenity and other aspects of nature .I have seen aspects of the …

Belize Eco Kids Summer Camp Essay -5
I would love to be an eco kid because it is the best and most sensible way to live. When I consider how closely we human beings are connected to our environment, it seems wrong not protecting it. Everything in nature seems to depend on each other for its survival. All through primary school we were taught about food chains, and how animals and plants depend on each other. If we to destroy or …

WHY I WANT TO BE AN ECO KID
I want to be an Eco kid because there isn’t much to do in Corozal this summer. The camp sounds like so much fun. I like to recycle, for example I use both sides of the paper and fill the paper completely with words or drawings so I can help save trees.
I came first in science in my standard three class. I really want to learn more about nature and saving …

Why I Want to be an ECO KID
I would like to be an ECO KID because I am sure your camp would be a memorable and educational one. As an adventurous person, I would enjoy the activities arranged to keep our young minds in awe. The same activities I am sure will also instill in us the sense of responsibility for our environment, our piece of the world.
It would be cool to hike or go horseback riding through …

In my opinion our world is starting to have a down drop, but it’s not like we can’t stop it! We have to stop  deforestation, burning fires, littering,we can also start using electric engines for cars!   We also have to stop killing creatures, there is a lot of endangered creatures out there, for example we have our beautiful Jaguars endangered, we also have the beautiful Keel Billed Toucan endangered, there are thousands and thousands of other creatures …

It is very important to me to travel to places that are environmentally friendly. Observing and interacting with the environment, learning about about the culture of the local inhabitants, and their interaction with the land is hugely vital to me. I attended high school at the “School of Environmental Studies”. As part of my senior thesis I worked with a local battered womens’ hostel and helped them go totally green. Like the “Go Green” of …