Caribbean Vacations - Different styles

Then, there are those who take a more adventurous approach to Caribbean travel. Would you love to spy monkeys, alligators, and rain forest wildlife? How about exploring the remains of a long-lost civilization, investigating ancient archaeological ruins? There's nothing quite as exciting as climbing pyramids deep in the jungle!

For this style, a Belize vacation is the perfect answer. Those with an interest in archaeology can explore the ancient Mayan cities of Altun Ha, Lamanai, or Caracol. In Western Belize, you can visit Xunantunich, which means Stone Woman. Apparently, the stone woman is the ghost of a real woman who inhabits this site: She appears in front of El Castillo, then she ascends the stairs. Suddenly, like a typically evasive women, she disappears into the stone wall.

Animal lovers also have an affinity for Belize. If you feel like spending some time monkeying around, visit the Community Baboon Sanctuary, which is home to over 2,000 howler monkeys (known as baboons here). And Belize is not just for land activities. It boasts the largest barrier reef in the Caribbean, and the world famous "Blue Hole" dive site. Snorkelers and scuba divers love it!