Friday, April 11, 2008

Visit Victoria House in Belize and You Won’t Be Disappointed!

This winter, my husband and I took a well deserved vacation and booked the Ambergris Caye Beach Break to Belize with Virgin Vacations.  After many years of enduring our cold northeastern winters, we finally saved enough money and embarked on a wonderful weeklong escape.

Neither of us had been to Belize before, but from our research, we discovered the Ambergris Cave sounded like it was exactly what we were looking for.  Ambergris Cave has been the hub of Belizean maritime trade for centuries and in the last twenty years, the amazing scenery has turned it into a scuba, fishing and ecotourism hub.  With amazing weather, an abundance of things to do and breathtaking beauty it was the perfect locale for a winter break!

We choose the Victoria House hotel for our package because we wanted a smaller resort and we weren’t disappointed.  After a pleasant flight and transportation to the hotel, I was surprised that initially the Victoria House didn’t really feel like a typical resort because of its size and layout.  It is an ideal location, nestled among swaying palms and pristine sandy beaches.  The hotel is the perfect location to relax in its casual elegance with all the amenities you’d expect from a luxury hotel.

My husband and I both liked that the hotel was informal and encouraged rest and relaxation.  One of our favorite things to do was exploring the grounds and enjoying the ten acres of tropical flowers and fauna.  Although we spent much of our time enjoying the outdoors, the room was amazing and we were lucky enough to have an unbelievable beach view.  In fact, Victoria House has only 45 rooms/suites so it was easy to mingle with other guests and staff.

My husband enjoys diving and I like snorkeling, so we made use of the Fantasea Dive Shop offering a variety of different activities.  The activities director was helpful and he was integral in the planning and coordinating of our itinerary.  But, we didn’t do too many things because we also wanted plenty of time to rest and relax beside the pool and on the beach!

For me, the food at a resort is very important.  Well, we certainly weren’t disappointed and went back with slightly tighter pants!  The resort has three different dining options focusing on fresh local ingredients and of course – seafood.  Restaurant Palmilla was my husband’s favorite because it overlooks the pool and the Caribbean and had a casual feeling.  The a la carte menu offered so many choices so we were never disappointed.

We often ate our lunch and breakfast at the poolside patio because I love dining outside.  This restaurant also provided breathtaking views!  We also ventured out to the Admiral Nelsons Beach Bar with the adorable Palapa thatch roof bar and casual dining veranda.  Great food here as well!

If you are planning your own Belizean escape, I highly recommend you consider the Victoria House.  It has island charm, fantastic staff, amazing activities and comfortable, luxurious accommodations.  Everything you need for a one week escape to recharge your batteries!

Posted by Bella on 04/11 at 03:55 PM
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