DRIFT Travel Spring 2019

Caribbean Culture
Unlike many of the other
tourist hotspots in the region,
Belize has been able to preserve
its unadulterated Caribbean
charm. You won’t find any chain
restaurants or large shopping
complexes. With infrastructure
developing to satisfy North
American standards of living,
Belize has been able to make
necessary improvements without
trading advancement for culture.
The local color is alive and
well, evidenced by the fresh
markets, locally-owned shops
and restaurants, well-preserved
archeological sites, and historical
architecture. Those interested
in diving, fishing, snorkeling,
and incredible Mayan ruins will
find unparalleled adventure
in Belize. And U.S. expats and
investors won’t have to overcome
too many cultural boundaries
in order to assimilate. English
is the country’s official language
and many of the local businesses
accept U.S. currency.
Tropical Climate
Belize enjoys a Caribbean subtropical
climate that many expats
find to be a welcome change
from their home country. Expect
two seasons, rainy and dry,
and average temperatures on
the mainland falling between
73°F and 75°F, although in the
lowland jungles, the daytime
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