|
Caribbean / Belize
E-newsletter
Receive updates of new hotels, travel specials and last minute deals for Belize.
|
|
Maps of The Caribbean.
Click to open.
|
|
Site Information:
White Sands Cove
Discover the natural design of our intimate resort where the only sounds you'll hear are the palm fronds gently rustling in the breeze, water lapping at the shore and the magical melodies of tropical birds.
|
More Info:
If you really come to Belize to get away then you'll want to get away from the cluster of resorts and hotels that is San Pedro and wander just a couple of miles north to the quiet, secluded beach at If you really come to Belize to get away then you'll want to get away from the cluster of resorts and hotels that is San Pedro and wander just a couple of miles north to the quiet, secluded beach at White Sands Cove. Discover the natural design of our intimate resort where the only sounds you'll hear are the palm fronds gently rustling in the breeze, water lapping at the shore and the magical melodies of tropical birds.
At White Sands Cove you will find luxurious resort condominiums that are situated idyllically on a secluded natural beachfront.
The traditional 'palapa' style inspired the structural design of these casual yet sophisticated buildings.
This quality development is being built and managed by our family with your family's investment and enjoyment in mind.
- Each spacious condominium is fully furnished and equipped from coffee makers and blenders to linens and towels.
- All tile floors and counter tops
- Tile verandahs overlooking the beach area with views of the Caribbean Sea
- Appointed with arts and crafts from neighboring Mexico and nearby Guatemala
- Air conditioning and ceiling fans
- Private 250' 'L' shaped dock with palapa and hammock
(we can arrange for tour operators to pick you up right here at our pier, right in front of your condo)
- Our staff will meet you at the airport and transport you to your condo
- Hourly Ferry service available to town
- We are happy to arrange fishing, scuba and snorkeling adventures as well as inland excursions to see howler monkeys, exotic birds and Mayan ruins
SIMPLE FACTS ABOUT BELIZE
GOVERNMENT: Belize has been an independent nation since 1981. It is a member of the BritIsh Commonwealth of Nations. It is a parliamentary democracy with a tradition of democratic and free elections. The Capital City is in Belmopan.
CURRENCY/BANKS: The official currency is the Belize dollar. US dollars are widely accepted as form of payment as well as travelers checks. Major credit cards are taken by most but may be subject to to a surcharge. The following Banks are in Belize, Lloyds, Bank of Nova Scotia, Belize Bank, Atlantic Bank, Barclay's Bank and Provident Bank. Belize offers offshore banking accounts or IBC"s to foreigners.
SIZE: 180 miles long and up to 68 miles wide, Belize is approximately 8,866 square miles. Belize also has over 200 Cayes (Islands) most of which are located inside the 200 mile barrier reef.
POPULATION: The population of Belize is approximately 235,000. Belize is a multicultural society consisting of Creoles, Mestigos, Garifuna, Maya, Mennonite, Anglo-European, Middle Eastern and Asian.
LOCATION: Bordered by Mexico to the North, Guatemala on the West and South, and the Caribbean Sea on the East. Belize is approximately the same size as New Hampshire. Belize City is 30'N 88 11'W.
LANGUAGE: English is the official language of Belize. Spanish is widely spoken also as is Creole, Mayan, Garifuna and German.
CLIMATE: Belize is sub tropical with a mean annual temperature of 80 degrees F. Winter in Belize the temperature can get as low as the 60's the summer months can be in the 90"s. Trade winds blow along the coast and Cayes most of the year keeping temperatures pleasant even in the hottest months. The dry season is is from January thru May and the rainy season is from June thru December. After living here on Ambergris Caye for over five years this varies from year to year and very unpredictable. We may get 3 major storms a year that dump the majority of the annual rainfall. Most times the rainfall is at night and the days are still beautiful. The rainfall varies from 50 inches a year in the North and the Cayes to 200 inches a year in the south and jungle areas.
TIME ZONE: Belize is on Central Standard time year round. We do not go on daylight savings time here.
GETTING TO BELIZE: Belize is about 2 hours by air from Miami, and Houston, 5 hours from New York. Airlines serving Belize at this time are TACA, American and Continental.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: A passport and return ticket is required to enter Belize. No Visas are required for citizens of the US or British Commonwealth nations. If you plan to spend more than 30 days you will have to get a renewal on your passport at that time.
DEPARTURE TAX: Be prepared as you lave the country to pay a departure, this must be paid in cash. This changes periodically.
FIREARMS: It is illegal to transport firearms or ammunition in or out of Belize. Their is very stiff penalties for this if you don't want to go to jail don't do it.
Nearby Attractions:
Be assured that here at White Sands Cove we use only the BEST licensed guides to make your experiences here the ones to remember for a lifetime. We can arrange all of your tour reservations for you from here either after your arrival or before you arrive to assure you will miss nothing. All of the guides we use will happily pick you up from our dock and deliver you back here to the resort.
DIVING AND SNORKELING:
A world class diving and snorkeling destination with beautiful clear Caribbean water averaging 79-83 degrees. Just off our shore lies the second largest barrier reef in the world. It teems with colorful tropical fish of every color and size. All manner of coral formations make you feel as though you're in a magical underwater garden. Many licensed guides are available to take you to some of the best places to appreciate the bountiful sea life here. Some of the favorite destinations here a Hol Chan Marine reserve where marine life is protected and very bountiful what a fun place to see. Shark-Ray Alley, for those brave fellows who like to swim with the nurse sharks and large sting rays. Other favorite spots are Mexico rocks and Coral gardens with their diversified coral formations. The most famous diving location besides the reef is the famous Blue Hole, a mysterious, perfectly round collapsed oceanic cavern. Divers will see huge stalactite formations on their descent down the 400 foot sheer face of this amazing natural wonder.
FISHING:
All types of fishing trips are available, deep sea, fly, river and etc. You can fish for Bone fish, Snapper, Grouper, Snook, Tarpon, Permit and the list goes on and on.
WATERSPORTS:
Sailboats, jet skies, Hobie cats, windsurfs, kayaks are all available to rent here. Parasailing is also available for those who want a birds eye view of the Island. Available for those who do not swim are the glass bottom boats.
MAYAN RUINS AND JUNGLE RIVER TRIPS:
Their are many popular boat trips from the Island up the mainland Belize rivers to see the Mayan Ruins. The most popular being Lamanai and Altun Ha. Along the way up the rivers see the beautiful jungle flora and fauna as well as many exotic birds and wildlife. We use Tanisha Tours for this great experience and Daniel Nunez he is one of the most knowledgeable guides we have. Everyone who comes back from these trips say it was the highlight of their vacation.
MAINLAND BELIZE DAY TRIPS:
The Belize zoo is an experience you won't soon forget with its bountiful array of jungle animals, of which Includes the prehistoric Tapir. Butterfly farms, tropical rainforests and beautiful mountains with towering waterfalls add to the wonder. Explore limestone caves, canoe down scenic rivers, see the howler monkeys, and the gentle manatee. There is no end to the diverse opportunities to see and experience here in Belize that you will see no where else in the world.
Amenities:
- Swimming pool
- Outdoor BBQ
- Beach bar
- Gift shop
We are one of the newest and most exciting developments on Ambergris Caye. In addition to being absolutely the best value on the Island, our condos boast top quality design, construction, materials, and a fabulous location for privacy.
The comments regarding the quality of work, the décor, and the favorable comparisons to other projects on the Island have been overwhelming and we appreciate all the good feedback. Currently, we have two buildings complete and units, five that are sold. Three of our owners have elected to be in a rental pool. Also, we have just completed our large swimming pool and a small beach bar.
We are a small family project and live here year round. As this is the case, our goal is to keep White Sands Cove friendly, quite, and well maintained. Our owners can be assured that while they are not using their condos they will looked after and maintained.
About the Condominiums
Each building contains three units, two one-bedroom units on the bottom floor and a two-bedroom, two-bath unit on the top floor. Our condominiums are some of the most spacious andwell designed on the Island. Our one-bedroom contains 550 square feetof living space inside with a generous 23 foot master suite, full kitchen and large walk in shower. The two-bedroom units have 1100 square feet inside and boast very large rooms, cathedral ceilings, and lots of windows for those great views of the Caribbean.
The units at White Sands are the only units on the Island that have been professionally decorated. You will notice the high quality of materials and the finish work. All floors are tile as well as the counter tops and the large showers. The bathroom sinks are hand-made and painted, and the kitchen fixtures are of the highest quality. The kitchen cabinets, the interior doors and moldings are all made on-site with Mahogany and Belizean Cedar. We also designed our bedroom furniture and it is made on-site as well.
You may not immediately notice some of the other quality features throughout the untis. We have planned for the marine environment. Our units must stand up against being on the ocean. For example, the ceiling fans are stainless steel throughout with a non-corrosive paint finish, unlike those found at any other development. The refrigerator has a high tech plastic coating on the fronts to prevent rusting. The windows are all aluminum with corrosive resistant paint and fiberglass screens to prevent rusting. There are more items like these you may not notice in this well thought out development, but will come to appreciate when you find you're not haviing to pay for frequent repair and replacement.
Judging by the comments of visitors and owners, I think it's safe to say, "we're doing it better and doing it for less". If owning a beautiful condo in this amazing place sounds like a good idea to you, we invite you to contact us and we'll make your dreams come true.
If investment is your main focus while enjoying great vacations, then don't hesitate to talk to us about whole building sales.
Either way, we hope to hear from you soon.
Belize Message Board Posts: View All Messages
| Belize Jungle Resorts | (3 replies) |
|
Does anyone have a recommendation for a jungle resort in Belize that is moderate in price, but fantastic in experience? also, a bit romantic and ...
|
| Travel agent needs opinions | (0 replies can you answer?) |
|
Dive clients on a honeymoon. I'm looking for opinions on Sunbreeze; Ramon's' Steve and Becky's at Ramons and Blue Tang. Good comments on these, bad ...
|
| TFLATS? | (4 replies) |
|
If you are going to go to the Outer Atolls... Turneffe Island Lodge is a much better choice. Their accommodations are much nicer, food is better, ...
|
| Belize - Sand fleas?? | (7 replies Hot Topic!) |
|
Hi,
well on the beach (and also basically everywhere else in the country) you will sooner or later encounter those tiny little thirsty bastards, ...
|
| belize recap, glovers atoll resort and mama noots | (5 replies) |
|
Every thing this person says about Glovers Atoll is so true. We booked for a week but end up staying two days. The beach was dirty, the food was ...
|
Belize Hotel Reviews: View All Reviews
| The Diving Pelican Seaside Suites - Review (Belize) |  1 Stars |
|
Disappointing Diving Pelican Suites: The property has potential, wonderful beach, however it could use some attention. We found the two units filthy. I made the mistake of looking at the ...
|
| Hamanasi Dive and Adventure Resort - Review (Belize) |  5 Stars |
|
Perfect Resort: If you like the big, glitzy, Sandals type resorts which are like little Americas, then Hamanasi is not for you. If you like small, local, quiet, ...
|
| Portofino Resort - Review (Belize) | 1 Stars |
|
Portofino has changed: We have been coming here since Portofino was built.I've sent friends and employees down for years.Our room wasn't ready until 5pm.I was told thats ...
|
| Jaguar Reef Lodge - Review (Belize) |  4 Stars |
|
Jaguar Reef's response to customer's comments: The manager (Bruce) of Jaguar Reef quickly responded via e-mail to our comments regarding the quality of food at the Lodge. We are very satisifed ...
|
| The Red Hut Inn - Review (Belize) | 5 Stars |
|
GREAT: We got married in Belize and stayed here at the beging and end of our three week trip in Belize. Cant beat the price for the rooms and the service ...
|
Caribbean Travel Articles: (View All Articles)
Activities - Things to do
 Endeavors in the Caribbean for Active Travelers - Caribbean
So you're planning your next vacation getaway to the Caribbean and you're thinking about what kind of things you want to do in this beautiful part of the world.
Food and Dining
Dining On New Providence Island In The Bahamas - Bahamas
Good food is an essential ingredient in the making of a truly great vacation, and with the broad array of quality eateries for you to choose from on New Providence Island in the Bahamas, you’ll be sure to make your vacation a memorable culinary experience.
Main/General
Discover Martinique's Famous Rum Distilleries - Martinique
Just as wine lovers travel to France to tour the Route des Vins, or to discover Cognac distilleries,
in Martinique do as the Martinicans do: travel La Route des Rhums and discover what
connoisseurs of rum have been whispering about for years.
Places to Go
Caribbean National Parks Make Incredible Vacation Stops - Caribbean
There is so much to do at the National Parks found throughout the islands of the Caribbean. Want to spend an afternoon underwater, swimming with the fish? What about a morning watching beautiful tropical birds awaken?
Scuba Diving
Stingray City - About Stingrays - Cayman Islands
Learn more about stingrays ... For centuries, these mysterious animals in the sea have been unnecessarily feared by man. This misconception of rays being dangerous fish was caused by a lack of understanding of their anatomy.
Travel & Accommodations
Camping on St. John, US Virgin Islands - St. John
There are two campgrounds in the National Park, Cinnamon Bay Campground and Maho Bay, for those wanting to experience nature Caribbean style.
Travel Tips
Caribbean Getaways: When to Go? - Caribbean
Considering a romantic getaway, honeymoon or destination wedding in the Caribbean? After selecting your island, the question most on your mind is when to travel.
Weddings, Honeymoons & Romantic Travel
Getting Married in the Cayman Islands - Cayman Islands
Let the beauty of a private beach, tropical garden or Caribbean gazebo set the background of your Caribbean Wedding in the Cayman Islands.
Belize Attractions: (All Attractions)
Placencia - Belize
Attraction Type: General Attraction
Perched at the southern tip of a long, narrow, sandy peninsula in Southern Belize, this laid-back beach town is worth every bump and grind of the dirt roads you need to travel to get here.
Museum of Nature Artistry - 14.5 Mile Western Highway
Attraction Type: Museum
History, Art and Nature Stone & Root Artistry
Hol Chan Marine PReserver - Ambergris Caye
Attraction Type: Water Sports
Spear Fishing is BEST at Hol Chan
The Blue Hole - Belize
Attraction Type: Dive Site / Reef
The "Blue Hole" is located in the center of Lighthouse Reef Atoll, which is about fifty miles due east of Belize City.
Happy Hours Reef - Belize
Attraction Type: Dive Site / Reef
Because this site is a little out of the way of most dive operators it gets dived very seldom, which means lots of fishlife and no signs of damage caused by divers.
Caribbean Travel Tip
Bottled Water
In a restaurant, ask for a bottle of water unopened. Have them open it at the table, and you can be sure you won't get local water, bottled. This will also tell you that they use bottled water to cook and clean with.
View All Tips |
Related Searches:
Belize Hotels
| Belize Resorts
| Belize All Inclusive
| Belize Villas
| Belize Condos
| Belize Vacations
| Belize Scuba Diving
| Belize Vacation
| Belize Luxury Condos
| Belize Luxury Resort
| Belize Vacation Rental
| Belize Luxury Villa
| Belize All Inclusives
| Belize Luxury Villas
| Belize Dive Resorts
| Belize Diving
| Belize Snorkeling
| Belize Sailing
| Belize Vacation Rentals
| Belize
| Belize Villa Rentals
| Belize Homes
| Caribbean Hotels
| Caribbean Resorts
| Caribbean Condos
| Caribbean Villas
| White Sands Cove
| Belize
Search CaribbeanLinks.com:
White Sands Cove
| Belize Hotels
| Belize Resorts
| Belize All Inclusive
| Belize Villas
| Belize Condos
| Belize Vacations
| Belize Scuba Diving
| Belize Vacation
| Belize Luxury Condos
| Belize Luxury Resort
| Belize Vacation Rental
|
Caribbean Home
Expedia.com Hotels: