re: Ambergris Caye, Belize - HGG's trip review

That place has changed so much since we first visited in the mid-70's. There were no motorized vehicles on the island and you had to stay in people's homes because there was no hotel, although one was being built. You went there to scuba dive because there was nothing else to do except snorkel. Nightlife was interesting because there were usually drunk British sailors since it was British Honduras, not independent Belize. You ate meals with the family and it certainly didn't look like the stuff in your pics.

Looks like you had fun. It's kind of sad to see how modern it is though.

We were at Victoria House a couple years ago and had an awesome time. Best restaurant on the island is on site, and they set up any kind of excursion you want.

Taxi to the town was $2 and they had golf carts and bikes that couple be borrowed from the resort/hotel.

As far as safety, I will say that we were warned not to walk the road at night. Not that there is a huge risk, but there have been incidents.

The golf carts ruin the whole experience, not that cars would be better, but the golf carts are worse than BR traffic at times.

Almost every restaurant we are at was excellent. There were a couple that were not up to par, one where you feed tarpon, but the vast majority had crazy good food.

Flying is the only way to go once you get to Belize. We covered half the country in about 10-12days and got to see from "mountains" to deep water.

This trip is on my list. Awesome pics btw.

Great review of Ambergris Caye. I've been multiple times. Estel's is where I usually have my first Belikin of the morning. If you go back there is a blind gentleman the sells homemade tamales on the middle road that are to die for.

As for safety, I've never had an incident where I felt any danger. I love being down there so much so, it is where I'm retiring to.

Just saw your pic of Clem. I fished with him last time I was down there.

Sorry, thought this was on travel board.