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Links and Associations

Here are a few companies we recommend

Here are a few companies we recommend

Belize Independent Travel 
www.belize-trips.com

Traveling before or after your Island Expeditions trip? Contact Katie at info@belize-trips.com for all your arrangements. Familiar with our itineraries and logistics, reliable and efficient, Katie has been looking after our guests arrangements for over 6 years and will respond to your enquiries with in 24 hours.

 

 Associations 
We are proud to be associated with these hardworking organizations that are committed to environmental preservation and cultural education.

  1. Glovers Reef  - The Glovers Reef advisory committee sits annually to discuss issues around Glovers Reef Marine Reserve
  2. www.belizeaudubon.org - The Belize Audubon Society is a non-profit, non-governmental membership organization dedicated to the promotion of the sustainable use and preservation of our natural resources in order to maintain a balance between people and the environment.
  3. www.belizezoo.org - The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center was started in 1983, as a last ditch effort to provide a home for a collection of wild animals which had been used in making documentary films about tropical forests. Today, the zoo continues its important work as a wildlife education center.

 

 Health 
Important pre-trip information.

  1. www.cdc.gov - Travel health information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Includes reference material, recommendations by geographic region, and much more.
  2. www.lonelyplanet.com/health - Practical advice on pre-departure planning, keeping healthy, women's issues, etc., from the publisher of Lonely Planet guidebooks.
  3. www.healthcanada.gc.ca - Government health resource site for Canadians traveling abroad.
  4. www. tmvc.com - Travel Medicine & Vaccination Center is a privately funded medical organization specializing in providing vaccinations and related medical services to travelers venturing to tropical and developing countries.

Weather 
The latest weather conditions in Belize.

  1. www.weather.com - The Weather Channel's site has forecasts and maps galore.
  2. www.intellicast.com - Intellicast bills itself as the weather site for active travelers.
  3. www.wunderground.com - The Weather Underground. A useful "just the facts" world weather tracking resource.

Travel Planning 
A few websites to help you on your way.

  1. Wikipedia - A great starting point to answer all of your questions regarding Belize.
  2. www.travelbelize.org By car, bus, or air, this is your contact list to the Belize local transport network.
  3. www.belizenet.com - A useful and comprehensive website on the country of Belize.
  4. www.belize-trips.com - A good travel option for those looking to extend their travels in Belize beyond the Island Expeditions trips. Email Katie Valk and tell her Island Expeditions sent you! ( info@belize-trips.com )
  5. www.bargaintravel.com - A discount bargain travel website, with access to airline consolidator flights from most US cities.
  6. www.tripadvisor.com - The web's best source for unbiased hotel reviews and travel information

Passport and Embassy 
Everything you need to know about passports, plus a list of embassies worldwide.

  1. www.travel.state.gov - The US State Department site with everything you need to know about passports and the overseas services this agency offers travelers.
  2. www.canada.gc.ca - The Canadian passport office.
  3. www.embassy.org - A list of all embassies in Washington D.C.

Travel Advisory 
Important traveling information.

  1. www.travel.state.gov - The US State Department site provides travelers with overseas information and services.
  2. www.voyage.gc.ca - Canadian Foreign Affairs website provides consular services to Canadian travelers abroad.

 Time 
Set your watch to the most accurate clock on the Internet.

  1. www.worldtimeserver.com - Find out what time it is, just about anywhere on the planet.

 Links

Adventure and Outdoor Resources

  1. Best eco lodges features the top green hotels, eco lodges and eco resorts in the world.
  2. www.wildthings.com - An excellent portal site for adventurous travel, environmental information, and extreme sports.
  3. www.paddletrips.net - WaterWays is a site created by paddlers, for paddlers. We list descriptions of fresh and salt water kayak & canoe trips in Maine, New England, the U.S., and beyond. Our trip descriptions include road maps, paddle maps, photos, trip details, distances, safety tips, and more.
  4. www.adventureguide.com Adventure Guide is the one-stop search engine that focuses on the two fastest growth sectors in global tourism: Adventure & Eco-tours. Quickly access more than 150 of the world's most exciting destinations to explore.
  5. www.2adventure.com - 2adventure.com will tell you where you can find good travel deals, tours, news and information about adventures travel, interesting and exotic destinations and fun activities.
  6. www.caribya.com - Caribya! provides detailed coverage of the entire region – from the largest islands to the smallest cays, from the busiest tourism hot spots to the quietest villages deep in the rain forest.