If you're considering a trip to Belize, you owe it to yourself to take a look at Slickrock Adventures. While it's not cheap, I couldn't have been more impressed by my experience on the "Adventure Week" in February 2003. My group of 12 explored Mayan ruins, explored caves in inner tubes, mountain biked, kayaked the Mopal river, and spent four days in paradise, at Slickrock's private island close to Ambergris Caye.
On the island, I learned to windsurf, kayaked, wandered through tidepools, snorkeled-if it could be done in water, I probably did it that week. The staff was professional, and in most cases, local. The food exceeded my expectations as well. The accomodations were rustic and fun.
Absolutely no complaints. I should mention that at 27, I was the youngest person on my trip, but I think that's mostly due to the cost (and that most people in their late twenties aren't too lazy to plan their own vacations) I went alone and loved the people on my trip. read more