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Moon Belize Giveaway

by Brenda Yun (RSS feed) on Nov 12th 2009 at 1:30PM

Gadling is teaming up with Avalon Travel to bring you a great giveaway! A few days ago I reviewed Moon Belize (8th edition), written by Joshua Berman, who is familiar not only with Belize but also Nicaragua and other parts of Central America. This guidebook is the real deal. It has all the information you need to make your Belize holiday one worth remembering.

Now, you can win a free copy of Berman's Moon Belize guidebook by leaving a comment in the bottom of this post by Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 5 p.m. EST. Your comment must identify the one activity/place in Belize that you would absolutely not want to pass up when you go there. Please provide a brief explanation for why you chose this activity/place. This comment shouldn't be longer than three sentences, please.

One lucky winner will be picked randomly and receive this awesome guidebook.

To enter, identify the one activity/place in Belize that you would absolutely not want to pass up when you go there.
The comment must be left before Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
You may enter only once.
One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
One winner will receive a copy of Moon Belize, valued at $17.95.
Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, including the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
Click HERE for complete Official Rules.

It's that simple!

Just so you get the idea, here's my destination of choice. But don't worry: I already have my copy. Now go and win yours.

Brenda's "entry": I'm an outdoorsy type and like to go off the beaten path. Spending a night or two at the Macal River Camp sounds really nice. I can hike, horseback ride, and relax by the river, and be inspired by my natural surroundings.

Look for a follow-up post and announcement on Gadling late next week!

Filed under: Arts and Culture, Learning, Belize, Books, Central America

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Dave C. Nov 12th 2009 2:30PM

I don't get the change to do as much diving as I like, but when I can, I won't miss it. If in Belize, I would certainly not want to miss the opportunity dive at the Blue Hole. Diving gives me a sense of peace I can't get doing anything else, and the Blue Hole just looks like a tremendously mysterious and beautiful place to dive.

Debbie Nov 12th 2009 2:49PM

We will be traveling for 6 months around all of Central America starting in January 2009. Originally, we had planned on skipping Belize and starting in Guatemala but due to cheaper airfare have decided to add Belize to the start of our trip. After reading your post about Belize yesterday, we are absolutely planning on spending at least a few days in San Ignacio and I am really looking forward to spending a day at Rio on Pools for some swimming, sunning and relaxing.
I'd love a copy of this book to help us choose some other wonderful Belize destinations.

Suzy Nov 12th 2009 3:15PM

I'm planning on a central america trip and hadn't really entertained Belize, until your post. I am a big water girl, and would definitely want to do a great blue hole trip. It looks gorgeous!

doug Nov 12th 2009 4:12PM

As an anthropologist, I find traveling in the south of Belize in the Toledo district the most interesting and enjoyable. You can stay in Maya villages, spend time with Maya families, and learn about Maya culture, and even in the Punta Gorda, the intimate nature of the small town allows you the opportunity to explore the great diversity that exists there. Additionally, you can explore mountains, jungles, caves, rivers, and the Caribbean in a peaceful, relaxing, and 'off-the-beaten-track' environment.

Adam Nov 12th 2009 6:58PM

I cannot miss the chance to go diving and check out the Belizean beaches I hear they are great.

tacogirl Mar 16th 2010 12:23PM

I live on Ambergris Caye. Moon Belize would be a useful up to date guide so I could travel to Mainland Belize more and blog about it on tacogirl.

Dave Nov 13th 2009 1:04AM

I'd love to dive in the Blue Hole!

Dennis Nov 13th 2009 9:55AM

Snorkeling at Mexico Rocks. Off the beaten path, beautiful and never crowded. It's like your own private garden of coral heads and sea life.

Molly Nov 13th 2009 2:59PM

As newlyweds crushed under a mountain of student loan debts, we were thrilled to see the review of Moon Belize. We want our honeymoon to be there and are saving up. Definitely top of my list are the ruins and back country hiking.

peach Nov 14th 2009 4:42PM

I'd love to go manatee watching! These are some of my favorite creatures & I've seen them in captivity but thats never really quite the same as seeing something in the wild.

TheBruceCook Nov 15th 2009 10:37AM

1. The Lazy Lizard Bar, The split on Caye Caulker. Swimming, chillin', drinking rum and hanging out with old friends and making new ones - doesn't get much better.
2. Trivia night at the Sports Bar, Caye Caulker. Fun time with fun people - helps the children's soccer league, a worthy cause.

mary Nov 17th 2009 8:48AM

go to the ruins and explore the reefs and islands and everything to do in between

brian Nov 17th 2009 5:28PM

Tabacco Caye is the greatest five acre spot and is located right on the reef. Getting there is half the fun as you have to wait to catch a boat from a decomposing dock in Dangriga. $35 a night includes 3 fabulous meals a day and the greatest snorkling around!