Welcome to the Caribe Island Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Page: If you have a question about Caribe Island Resort or about the island of Ambergris Caye browse the previously submitted Questions and Answers posted below. If you can't find what you are looking for feel free to submit your own question here. ** For General Inquiries, Reservations, or questions about availability please use our. We really hope that you decide to stay with Caribe Island Resort during your time on Ambergris Caye. Our goal is to make sure that your vacation is the most memorable one you have ever taken. Scuba dive on the largest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere, hike to the jungle pyramids of the ancient Mayan civilization, and explore the jungles and exotic wildlife in a country that has protected a whopping 47% of its land mass. So grab your bags and head to this undiscovered Carribbean island that is only a 2 and a half hour flight from the U.S cities of Houston and Miami. Previously Asked Questions: 1. Where is Belize located?. 2. Do I need a passport for Belize?. 3. What time zone is Belize located?. 4. Can I use US dollars?. 5. What is the official language of Belize?. 6. How do I get to San Pedro?. 7. What about getting around the island?. 8. How safe is San Pedro?. 9. What are the general rules on tipping?. 10. What should I pack?. 11. How do I get to Belize?. 12. How much does it cost to fly from Belize City to Ambergris Caye?. 13. Is there a list of local retaurants?. 14. How do I get more information on ownership and rental program at Caribe Island Resort?. 15. Where on the island is your property located?. 16. What is the weather like during the summer months of June, July and August? How is the bird watching?. 17. Are any of the condominium units for sale?. 18. What are the rates for activities like the zoo, snorkeling, etc.?. 19. How is the water for swimming- clear, weedy, coral?. 20. Do you have a gym?. 21. Your resort looks wonderful and am strongly considering staying with you. My questions are, do you have bicycles for use by patrons or do we rent them and where and also the same for kayaks? Another question is, can we kayak out to the reef and do some snorkeling on our own.. 22. Is there a washer/dryer in the condo units or on the property?. 23. Are the electrical outlets the same as in the United States, or do I need a converter?. 24. What kind of clothing would be offensive to the Belize people?. Belize is located just south of Mexicos Yucatan peninsula, bordered by Guatemala to the West and South. The entire country is about the size of Massachusetts, with a population of 225,000. The British and Spaniards spent most of the 18th century fighting over Belize. After the battle of St. Georges Caye, Britain controlled British Honduras, what is now known as Belize. Belize became an independent country in 1981 making it the youngest country in Central America. As of today; Belize continues as a member of the British Commonwealth. All US citizens need a passport to enter Belize. If you are from a member country of the British Commonwealth you do not need a passport, but it always good to carry with you if you already possess one. Belize is located in the Central Time Zone. They do NOT switch to Daylight Savings Time so depending on what time of the year you travel will depend on the time difference from your home. Yes, US dollars are readily accepted. The Belize dollars is tied at $2.00 to $1.00 US dollar so the math is very easy. An ATM is available at the Belize Bank and most every establishment will accept major credit cards. If you wish to exchange your currency to Belize dollars all banks will accommodate you including the Belize Bank location in the airport. English is the official language but Spanish is also spoken throughout the country. You will also here Creole and Mayan spoken. There are two modes of transportation to Ambergris Caye San Pedro once you have arrived at the Belize International Airport. The most popular is to take a small airplane. Tropic Air and Maya Air both fly regular flights to the island seven days a week during daylight hours. You can also take the water ferry to the island but you will need to take a taxi into Belize City from the International Airport, which is located in Ladyville. The last boat leaves for San Pedro around 3:00 PM in the afternoon so you will have to arrive at the International Airport by at least 1:30 PM. Our front desk personal will be more than happy to assist you in booking your airline flights to the island and the charges onto your final room bill. There are several methods for getting around with one of the most popular being golf carts. If interested in renting one the front desk staff will be happy to accommodate you. Bikes are also a popular mode of transportation and the resort has FREE bike usage during your stay with us. There are several taxis located on the island and the rates are very reasonable. Of course, included with your stay at Caribe Island Condos is FREE pick up to and from the San Pedro Airport or water taxi stand. We also offer FREE nightly shuttle into and back from town. San Pedro is considered very safe and the resort has a security guard on duty during the evening hours. They are there for your security and in the event of any emergency after normal office hours. When a crime against tourist does happen to occur it is generally petty theft such as pick pocketing. To be on the safe side we recommend that only carrying your id, a single credit card and just enough cash for the day. The resort office has safety deposit bags for your use to lock your passports and valuables. The standard tipping rate is 10% for good service and 15% for exceptional service. The climate in Belize is subtropical and the dress is very casual. Dressing-up generally means putting on a pair of sandals. You will very often see signs proclaiming NO SHIRT NO SHOES NO PROBLEM. Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, American Airlines, US Air, and TACA all fly into Belize City. Regular service throughout the week is available. From the United States there are direct flights from Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Miami, and Newark. Currently the cost to fly round trip from Belize City International Airport to San Pedro on Ambergris Caye runs $104.50 USD. Of course, this price is subject to change at any given time. There are several great places to eat on Ambergris Caye including the small vendors that line the streets of San Pedro. Listed below are just some of the many great places to dine. We are happy to assist you in making reservations for any of these dining establishments. Ambergris Delight Blue Water Grill Caliente Casa Picasso Capricorn Restaurant Caribe Island Beach Bar Cocina Caraumba’s El Patio Elvi’s Kitchen Fido Restaurant Bar Lily’s Treasure Chest Mambo Restaurant Mickey’s Place Pepperoni’s Pizza Tackle Box Victoria House Wild Mango’s. The first point of contact should be with one of the many real estate firms that operate in San Pedro. They have a complete understanding of not only the ownership and rental requirments at Caribe Island Resort but at all of the local establishments that have units for sale. Caribe Island Resort is located 2 1/2 miles south of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. The resort is easily accessable via taxi, golf cart, bicycle, boat or by foot. Ambergris Caye enjoys the sun and heat of the tropics, but is cooled by the trade winds off the Caribbean Sea. Temperatures range from 75 - 95 degrees in the day, year round. There are 260 species of birds that occur on the island and its collection of mangrove cayes. Bird watching tours can be arranged by the front desk. From time to time owners will put up their units for sale. In the majority of these cases they list their unit with a real estate agent. It is our suggestion that you contact a local (San Pedro) agent that can assist you in your property search. Rates for the various activies wi...

The Caribe Island Customer Testimonials Page: Our list of happy customers is growing daily. So we decided to let our customers speak for us. Below are just some of the comments we have received from our customers since we added this automated testimonial page. If you have made a recent purchase with us and would like to add your testimonial use our automated testimonial submission submit a testimonial. Recent Testimonials: Great Staff and Wonderful Location! Anna helped us immensely by arranging our snorkeling and diving while here, and everyone was extremely nice and welcoming. We enjoyed the bikes too. Thank you. Greenwood Village, Colorado. The grounds were very nice at Caribe Island Resort in Belize and the spectacular beach was a sight to behold. The room I stayed in was clean and well appointed and had a full kitchen that I used daily. There are many restaurants in neighboring San Pedro. The near-by dive shops come and pick you up from the pier in front of the resort. I stayed in an ocean front room and it was delightful to have the Caribbean sea breeze blow through the condo pretty much day and night. Serene place! Good bar. The staff was pleasant and serviced my room daily and did a nice job. The Caribe Island Resort is a little jewel on San Pedro. We have traveled to other islands (including a previous stay on San Pedro) stayed at five star resorts, but never experienced what is often advertised as a private beach. What a wonderful way to start the day, opening the french doors on to the beach, fresh cup of coffee in hand, sun coming up over the ocean, and watching the kiddos run on the secluded beach. I never had to worry about tourists invading our paridise. I would highly recommend Caribe Island to family and friends, as it gave me a chance to unplug and connect with my family. Thanks to the attentive staff---I will remember 2006 Spring Break for years to come! This was our first trip to Belize, though weve been to many other islands. We liked it so much weve recently bought a unit. Caribe Island is perfect for people who want to have the options to relax on a private beach, swim in a fresh water pool, enjoy the awesome snorkeling/diving Belize has to offer, or go on one of the many other excertions available (cave tubing, zip lining or horse back riding through the jungle, exploring ruins, etc...). The staff were all very friendly and accomodating. We had no trouble booking activities. All boat trips had pick up right off Caribes own dock, so no need to travel anywhere else first. The rooms were very clean. Joel the bartender has a great personality, and makes a mean tropical drink. HUGE Lakers fan if you want to score points. We traveled the island either by taxi with George, or golf cart. The roads are dirt bumpy, wed expect no less on an island... We were only a couple miles from town, so going in for dinner, or shopping (which by the way the condo supplies free taxi 5:30pm-9:30pm) was no hassle. The food was wonderful, not one meal would we complain about. Some of our favorite places, Blue Water Grill, Elvis Kitchen, Victoria House for breakfast, a little pricey though. It really was all good though. While there, we learned the resort had been going through some changes, and they have great plans for the future. All in all its a great place and can only get better! We cant wait to go back. It could not have been better! We have stayed at other resorts on the island in the past, but Caribe is the best. The staff booked all of tours, made dinner reservations, and basically pampered us! Would I come back? IN A HEART BEAT. We had a wonderful time and we will recommend to others! Very Nice Resort. The staff and service were excellent! Great Time! Wonderful Staff! Great People! Beautiful Island/Country! We will return! Granite Springs, New York. Very helpful and friendly staff. Emailing us prior to arriving to see if we needed groceries or beer was great. Service at the resort was very good. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Nice and Clean! Friendly Staff and helpful reception desk! Cooperation with Ambergris Divers was very convenient. Shuttle service and grocery service was also convenient. Thank you for the wonderful service! The staff were so nice! What a beautiful resort. Wellington, Colorado. Everone of the staff was always courteous and polite. All request were taken care of propmtly. The personal touch made a great differance. Housekeeping was great. Bar service was excellent. I will recommend Caribe Island Reosrt to my friends. This was our first time to Belize. The natural beauty of Ambergris Caye is breathtaking. We enjoyed snorkeling, diving, visiting San Pedro and just hanging out at Caribe Island. The condos are far enough from town to relax and close enough to visit often. It is a wonderful place with nice rooms, a nice beach pool and very friendly staff. Thanks for a wonderful vacation. We very much enjoyed our stay, lovely view, well taken care of beach and reliable housekeeping. Sammamish, Washington. Very helpful - good service at the front desk. Complimentary taxi was nice to have as was Internet access. We enjoyed our stay at Caribe Island Resort very much. The accomidations were nice, the staff was friendly and attentive to all our needs. The beach is beautiful and pool was also nice for swimming and sunbathing. We will definitely return to San Pedro. Very friendly and helpful front desk staff: - reservations - bring us towels - information. Facilites were very nice. Staff was very accomidating and always pleseant. Food was good. It was a wonderful experience being here. WE had a great time. Thank you! Kelseyville, California. Best vacation we ever had. Everyone here at the Caribe and in the streets/shops were most friendly! It doesnt take long before you feel like a member of the community. We loved our say here at Caribe and would do it all over again. Sacramento, California. Great vacation! Staying at Caribe Island Condos was like taking a cruise ship vacation without all of the people. The front office made all the arrangemnents for us - air transportation from Belize City, golfcart, dives and jungle tours. We felt well taken care of. The room was great too! Resort is extremely well run. Anna and Tracy are efficient, patient, knowledgeable and sweet. It is nice to be able to trust the frontdesk this way! Grounds are well amintained. Rooms are clena and in good shape. Our condos were wonderful. The staff was very professional, dependable and kind. Our group was not easy but they never waivered in their thoughtfulness. We loved the condo, the resort beach, dock and the overall feel of the place. The condo is magnificent and we especially loved the veranda and views of the water. The staff is ecellent, helpful, courteous and truely made our stay much more pleasurable. (Thanks Ana!). We had a great time. Ana the Best Rickie the Best Joel the Best. Laguna Nigul, Calafornia. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Rooms were always clean. They were spacous and had every amenity we needed. Staff was always available and helpful. Everyone went above and beyond. We will tell all our friends how well we were treated. Joel was the best. Faulkner Family Texas. We picked the perfect place to stay while on Ambergris Caye! We loved Caribe Island Resort. The location is beautiful and the service was excellent! Anna, Ricky Joel are wonderful and helped us with all our needs. The cleaning staff did a fantastic job - we have NO compaints whatsoever. Thank you Caribe Island! Debbie Mike - Minnesota. We totally enjoyed our return trip to San Pedro. We discovered more aspects of this beautiful island. (town life restaurants) The condo was super. Every staff member is a pleasure to deal with. Thanks. Russo - Ossining, NY. The staff at Caribe Island is excellent. The manager, Ms. E, Ana the bar servers and maids take wonderful care of all guests. Absoluetly no complaints. We will return again next year. 5-2-07. Dusz Merritt I...

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Luggage storage
 Rent-a-car service
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Credit cards accepted
 Currency exchange service
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Facsimile services
 Ironing facilities
 Kitchen
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Licensed bar
 Quiet surroundings
 Fridge
 Restaurant
 Safe deposit box
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Swimming pool
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Cheques accepted