Belize Barrier Reef: a travel destination for tourists escaping winter 2013

The Mesoamerican Reef System is a six hundred-mile stretch of marine biodiversity, which includes the Belize Barrier Reef. The Belize Barrier Reef has been chosen by the editors of National Geographic as one of several travel destinations for tourists wanting to escape the harsh winter of 2013.  The Jewel’s three coral atolls, Glover’s Reef, Lighthouse Reef and the Turneffe Islands, make for some of the best novice-to-expert sea kayaking and snorkeling.  They also offer breathtaking views of unspoiled nature reserves and sand beaches.  A vacation package recommended by National Geographic Adventures includes safari-style beach camping on Lighthouse Reef, plus snorkeling along the edge of the Great Blue Hole.