Everyday we get emails with very common questions, and I thought that to better help you with your vacation planning to answer a few of these more common questions and help you have ease of mind and plan better.   
 

1. Is there potable water at Grand Caribe?

• YES, the water and Grand Caribe is potable, you can drink the water from the pipe or fridge in the unit. Grand Caribe produces its own potable water and so this amenity is not provided everywhere.

2. What are the transportation options to and from Grand Caribe?

• First of all Grand Caribe is only approx 1.5-2 miles away from the closest supermarket and town.
• Land Taxi's are allowed to and from Grand Caribe up until 9pm. the cost is $15 US per trip. easily arranged by our front desk or concierge
• Water Taxi (Coastal Express) has a set schedule and passes by Grand Caribe every other hour and $5 USd  one way, $9 USd round trip per person; front desk and /or our concierge can arrange pick ups.
• Golf carts, we rent golf carts for our guests as part of our concierge service. These can be prebooked and waiting upon your arrival
• Bicycles- we rent bicycles for the day or half day

3. What are the tours and packages available?

The Easter rush is over and all of the staff is looking forward to next year.  One more day at Grand Caribe is like starting your first day of vacation, you see new faces and more exciting things to do.

Please view the video I just found on YouTube from one of our past guest. Ambergris Caye is truly one amazing place, being near the sea and the sunny days at the beach are like a never ending vacation. 

If you walk around town and ask any of the locals how it is it to live in San Pedro they will say "Our tropical island is like being in Paradise their is always something new to see and do every day". If the locals say that about our island, imagine what you would say.

OK, I think I better get back to work. Just a reminder or a thought.... (If you are planning on visiting us at Grand Caribe or you are already on your way, I recommend that you try the Chicken Fajitas at our on site bar and grill Foot Prints - That's what I will be having for lunch today).

Enjoy your day and I will keep you updated with all the new events and fun stuff to do at Grand Caribe and in Town.

 
Conch Shells found on the beach! Grand Caribe has so much to offer its guest and as this blog continues, the uniqueness of the resort as well as of Ambergris Caye and Belize itself will be discovered.

Pelicans flying over Grand Caribe The last blog spoke of the culture of Belize, the people that inhabit this small yet culturally diverse country. And now we discover another important element of Belize, the other inhabitants which are just as diverse and laid-back. The wildlife and marine life is abundant here and make life both more exciting and more beautiful. According to the Belize Audubon Society there are as many as 587(types) birds in Belize. Many of which can be seen from Grand Caribe.

Belize's national animal and bird are rare and intriguing animals; the tapir and the toucan. Yet they are not the only rarities, for there are jaguars, the scarlet macaws, howler monkeys and the crocodiles to name a few of our larger more visible land loving neighbors. We also have the Barrier Reef which houses our beautiful and wondrous water loving friends, dolphins (which seem to love accompanying boats), manatees, sea turtles, sting rays, sharks and an array of fish, shellfish and invertebrates make Belize there home.

These animals are sprinkled everywhere, Belize is nature and nature is Belize; we Belizeans simply live amongst it. Our guests do the same as they stay in their island home, where nature surrounds them in the sky, in the sea and on the land.

Grand Caribe Beach The culture of Belize is not defined by a strict set of characteristics but rather a plethora of values, beliefs, ethics and traditions which Belizeans find something in common. The classic case of "everyone knows someone whose..." These characteristics can be seen as either negative or positive. A popular example would be "Belizean Timing," which does not apply to everyone, professionals are professionals but it is the rule of thumb. If a Belizean plans an event for 7pm, then they invite their guests for at least 6pm hoping they'll arrive at 7pm, knowing that most won't come until 8pm. This amongst other choice characteristics are the basis of Belizean Culture.

This unique culture is further magnified by the smallness of the country and its matching population. The theory of "5 degrees of separation" quite possibly can be broken down to two or three. Every Belizean growing up could go home and say "I'm going to Sam's house", and have his/her father say "Sam? John Smith's boy from Regent St?" and the mother saying "I went to school with his mother" or better yet Grandma pipes in with "Sam Smith? I dated his grandfather!" I dare you to go to any small town such as San Pedro and pull out the name of your most recent Belizean acquaintance and someone in your vicinity will say "Yeah I know him/her" with some anecdote such as "works at Grand Caribe" or "that's my neighbour" or "that's my cousin;" after all as we all know in a small town its 2 degrees to family.

Hi all!!!

The Holiday Season is descending upon us!! Halloween is behind us, Canada has had its Thanksgiving, and the American Thanksgiving is only days away; not to mention Hockey games are in full swing!!!AND all the big stores and even the little ones have started to put up their Christmas delights on display!

So hurry and book your winter getaway! Because before you know it, its gonna be chilly, those toes will want some freedom and whats better than digging your toes in the sand and rinsing them off in the warm Caribbean Sea!!

Or how about a holiday getaway!! Or take a break from the white, or almost white winter, and try out some sun and sea this year! Or perhaps again!! Grand Caribe still has rooms available, especially for New Years!! So don't pack away all your summer clothes or go dig them back up again and get ready to come to Belize! Never got to wear those new fall sale shorts or that dress come show them off in the warmth of Ambergris Caye! 

Grand Caribe chose its home carefully, settling on nothing less than the perfect mix that is found on the island of Ambergris Caye. Just one mile north of the town of San Pedro was its destined spot. Ambergris Caye proved itself to have all the qualities anyone could ask for, amazing views, close to the reef with four park and marine reserves, a rich history at a Mayan site and at only 15mins by air or approx. 1.5hrs by boat from the mainland, highly accessible.

Of these qualities the most noted would be the Barrier Reef, being the largest of its kind in the Western Hemisphere it protects the island, keeps the beach calm and is an adventure on its own for snorkelers, divers and fishermen alike. This site to be seen lines the entire 25mile coast of Ambergris Caye. Of these 25 miles, 1mile from San Pedro town, there is a special spot consisting of 5 acres with 500ft of pure beach that makes the home of Grand Caribe. Its proximity to San Pedro Town allows its guests seclusion from the town but yet close enough to access easily.

Belize was coined the slogan "Mother Nature's Best Kept Secret," by the Belize Tourism Board, however, the secret is out. Its out and Belize is stealing the hearts of people from all over the world. A little jewel in more ways than one. Belize is only 180mls long X approx. 68mls wide; yet it has all the attractions a person could ask for in the tropics. Zip lining through the rainforest, discovering the history of the Mayas, diving the blue hole and snorkeling the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world are just a few of the different adventures Belize has to offer, in order to appeal to any adventurer.