So, Belize was not the candy haven I’d hoped for. Nonetheless, I still spent something like 14 days there, often without any candy at all. I’m very impressed by Belize as a travel destination - it makes an excellent quick vacation from North America. All of the other travelers I met greatly enjoyed their time there, partly because there are just so many different things to do. Native wildlife, Mayan ruins, beaches, diving, snorkeling, jungle hikes, adventure tours - it’s easy to stay busy in Belize. Also, it’s so small that it’s easy to cover pretty much the whole country in a short timeframe. The only downfall is the price, as it’s much more expensive than neighboring countries. Still cheaper than the US though! (more…)