Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

Cayo hotels and B&B's are all over this year's Travelers' Choice Awards, just like last year.  Cayo hotels had half of the places on the Best Bed and Breakfast list, and half on the Best Bargain Hotel list.  Congratulations to all the winners of this year's Trip Advisor awards.

The Inn at Twin Palms

Macaw Bank Jungle Lodge

Moonracer Farm

Table Rock Jungle Lodge
Martz Farm

Amber Sunset Jungle Resort

Black Rock Lodge

Rumors Hotel

Calico Jack's Village

Clarissa Falls

Sleeping Giant

Ka'ana Resort

Chaa Creek not only won a Trip Advisor Travelers' Choice awards, but made the Oyster.com list for 15 Unique Hotel Stays.  On TA, they won in the Best Small Hotels category, and they remain on the Best Family Hotels category from last year.  Read what Oyster.com has to say about them.  Congratulations, Chaa Creek!

"Chaa Creek, one of Belize's first eco-lodges, has evolved from its humble beginnings as a working farm to become a premier luxury retreat.  This sophisticated operation includes rustic-luxe, thatched-roof cottages, wonderful service, and modern amenities such as an infinity pool with jungle views and a full-service spa.  The riverside setting on a private rainforest reserve is phenomenal, and myriad tours and outdoor activities are offered through the hotel.  To top it off, room rates are fair for what you get -- and there are even budget accommodations available at Macal River Camp (pictured), located on the property."

Congratulations to Twin Palms Bed and Breakfast, for not just being ranked number 1 in Cayo, but also for having 127 perfect reviews, and winning the Trip Advisor Travelers' Choice award for Best B&B.

"I was in Belmopan for a few nights for business and Anna and team at Twin Palms made my stay effortless, incredibly comfortable and stress free.  I was upgraded to one of the separate suites that had a kitchenette, it's own wifi and a beautiful spacious bedroom.  Any concern or issue I had was quickly addressed by Anna.  I was even provided with a cell while staying there so I could call a taxi service to take me to and from my meetings.  When I needed to print off documents or order food from the local restaurant Anna was there to help.  Even the cleaning staff that tended to my room daily were lovely.  I can honestly not recommend this bed & breakfast enough.  If I ever return to Belmopan I will definitely be staying at Twin Palms.  Thank you so much Anna and Tim for your amazing hospitality"

Black Rock Lodge, ranked as the number 1 hotel in San Ignacio on Trip Advisor, has won their 2013 Traveler's Choice Award for Best Service.  Congratulations, BRL!

"Couldn't ask for a better place for the $$.  Every person was happy, helpful, and relaxed.  Javier went out of his way to be hospitable.  Room decorated with fresh hibiscus blooms.  Romantic!  Seeing the birds n the am a highlight.  Toucans and many other pretty colors with great scopes set up on deck.  Central area for bar and food led to as much or as little interaction with others as you like.  Very close to xunatanich Mayan ruins.  We had our own car and stayed one amazing night and then on to the next adventure.  Not a place you will soon forget!"

The 2016 Trip Advisor Traveler's Choice Awards are out.  5 of the top 10 B&B's in Belize are in Cayo.  Congratulations, Twin Palms(1st), Vanilla HIlls(3rd - Bullet Tree Falls - pictured above), and the Jungle Dome(15th) for making the list of best B&B's in Central America!

The best lodges in Cayo, and their ranking out of 10:

1 The Inns at Twin Palms, Belmopan, Cayo

2 Vanilla Hills Lodge, San Ignacio, Cayo

3 Belize Jungle Dome, Belmopan, Cayo

4 Marz Farm Treehouses and Cabanas Ltd. Cayo

9 Macaw Bank Jungle Lodge, San Ignacio, Cayo

Ambergris Caye won Trip Advisor's Travelers' Choice Award for Best Island in the World...again!  This is the second year in a row that they've won.  Belize - Cayo too, of course - in general gets higher reviews from travellers that use Trip Advisor.  Congratulations, Ambergris!  Be sure and let your guests know that the jungle awaits them.

"For the second year in a row, Ambergris Caye takes top honors.  The beautiful Belize island offers the perfect blend of modern development and laid-back tranquility.  A mangrove swamp is the eye of this white beach island, the largest in Belize, and golf carts are the main form of transportation along the sandy roads.  Reef divers drool over the Belize Barrier Reef and the Blue Hole, a 400-feet deep circle of limestone that teems with angelfish, elkhorn coral, cleaner shrimp and stalactites."

Lonely Planet have their Traveler's Choice lists out for 2013, and Belize is ranked 7th on the Relaxing list. Of course!

"No surprises here. All of the top 10 destinations for relaxing are known for their amazing beaches. Most are also well-known for their unhurried ‘island time’ sensibility."

Moonracer Farms, ranked number 1 in San Ignacio on Trip Advisor for Bed and Breakfasts, has won yet another Travelers' Choice award.  Best in its class.  Congratulations, Moonracer!

"Staying at Moonracer was a fun and unique experience!  It was like camping only way better!  The cabin we stayed in had a screened in porch with a hammock, perfect for hanging out and listening to the jungle wildlife.  Tom and Marge were outstanding hosts.  We enjoyed the dinners in the palapa and talking about our adventures with them.  Marge is an excellent cook and made sure when we went out hiking or visiting temples, we had a superb lunch packed in a cooler.  Everything was provided to make our stay enjoyable; flashlights, swim towels, etc.  Tom and Marge also suggested some excellent tours which we really enjoyed.  If you're looking for a unique experience, Moonracer is definitely a must! "

Congratulations to Pook's Hill Lodge for winning 3 of Trip Advisor's Travelers' Choice awards!  Pook's Hill, which is ranked as the best hotel in Cayo on TA, won in the Bargain, Best Service, and Small Hotels categories.  Well done, PH, well done.

"This is an amazing place.  The setting is fantastic--tucked deep in the forest.  The facilities are wonderful.  The individual cabanas are extremely well designed.  No space is wasted, but they do not feel restricting.  They fit into the surroundings spectacularly.  The staff is top-notch."