Belize Family Vacations

Zicasso’s travel specialist was a delight to deal with. From the first contact to the last, she was responsive, listened to what we wanted, and smoothed our path completely. I started arranging something like this last year and gave up because it was complicated – transits, arrivals, tours, guides, the whole thing was overwhelming. But not this time. And we really appreciate all her efforts to tailor the trip to our interests and style.

The accommodation was almost over the top, but much enjoyed. We toured two Mayan ruin sites, Tikal and Caracol, and the contrast was just what we were curious about. They are very different, but both gave us an overview of Mayan history. Our guides and drivers were fantastic. We did bird watching, a cooking class, and had great food at our lodge. We then transferred to Ambergris Caye and she included everything from a golf cart to fishing and diving. Wherever we went, people were friendly, and helpful.

Before we went, we were a little concerned about mosquitoes in the tropics and we came prepared, but I think we saw two the entire trip. In short, we loved Belize.

As a further recommendation, my husband was thoroughly impressed with the fishing charter company. The guide was a true expert, showing him how to catch an unfamiliar species and taking him to just the right spots. The dive company was similarly professional and a pleasure to work with.

The only thing I might have changed was where we were on Ambergris Caye. Sargassum is a real problem in the Caribbean and has been for a few years. Our lodge on Ambergris Caye, though lovely accommodation, was on the windward side of the island and so had a blanket of rotting weed on the shore. There is little the resort can do about this, but staying on the leeward shore would minimize this problem.

I absolutely loved our visit to Belize and Zicasso's travel specialists made sure we had everything we needed for a wonderful time. I traveled with my three daughters (ages 10, 13, and 15). The activities the travel specialist suggested were spot-on.

We started in the Cayo District at a beautiful hotel adjacent to the river. We visited Mayan ruins, did a night tour, and visited the ATM Cave. Then we did a cave float and visited the Belize Zoo on the way to Placencia. We again stayed at an incredible resort, going on a tour of the Monkey River and an amazing snorkeling adventure. She even made sure we had a golf-cart rental to get around the peninsula easily.

Our days were filled, but not too busy, the perfect amount of scheduled and unscheduled time. The attention to detail was excellent. The travel specialists made sure I was happy with the itinerary when the deposits were due and before we left the US, but then they also checked in on us during the trip multiple times to make sure everything was going well and we had everything we needed. I highly recommend Belize and this travel company!

This was an absolutely excellent trip, planned with the best possible locations and tours. I would absolutely recommend Belize and this Zicasso travel partner to anyone looking for a wonderful family vacation.

We had an amazing trip. Thanks to Zicasso’s travel specialists for their due diligence in preparing our tours, guides, and finding us a beautiful place to stay.

I rarely want to return to a place, as there are so many places to see in the world, but everyone in our group agreed that we would return to Belize.

The resort was beautiful. The staff was super-friendly and we had our own kitchen and living room, which was perfect for our large group.

The special events and excursions were excellent. The guides, drivers, and experiences were top-notch. We cannot say enough about the travel company and Belize.

Our trip to Belize was one of the best family vacations we have experienced. Zicasso’s tour planner worked with us to tailor experiences that embraced our various wishes. The result was a trip filled with active excursions, great accommodations, and opportunities to engage with local folks from different Belizean cultures.