@ferriswhitfield
American looking for information about Belize
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American
Lives in Corozal, Corozal
Speaks English
Registration: 10 July 2017
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Car rental in Chetumal by Putwriter
Just saw a drastic difference in car rental rates in Chetumal, México vs Belize City. Serious savings I am arriving in Belize City around noon. I saw that there is a bus that goes from Belize City to Chetumal. Not sure of the schedule yet. ...
Will do! Read More
Car rental in Chetumal by Putwriter
Just saw a drastic difference in car rental rates in Chetumal, México vs Belize City. Serious savings I am arriving in Belize City around noon. I saw that there is a bus that goes from Belize City to Chetumal. Not sure of the schedule yet. ...
I am doing that. I will pick up my Hertz rental at the Chetumal airport and go back over the border to Corozal. Hertz said I was allowed to do this. You will need Mexican car insurance and Belize insurance. You get a sticker saying you are in a ... Read More
Update from TUSK... by TUSK
I sent off my application for a passport and expect it back in a month or so. My buddy that currently lives in Belize is in the States (where we grew up) and we got to hang out for several hours the other night. I was encouraged with all of what ...
I'll be staying at the Sea Breeze in Corozal. Ferris Read More
TUSK's Belize itinerary... Suggestions and Advice is appreciated by TUSK
Here are my Parameters: ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ: My intention is to focus primarily on the Coast... AC, CC, Hopkins, and Placencia... And while I'm interested in both Northern and Southern Belize, I'm uncertain how much time a thorough recon will ...
The website for applying for a global + two other programs is: https://goes-app.cbp.dhs.gov The acronym GOES stands for Global Online Enrollment System. It will take about 6 - 8 weeks from beginning to end. Read More
moving to belize by Peglove
Hi everyone I live in new york been to belize a few years ago loved it and now considering moving there but I have been reading so much about the crime there I am concerned can someone tell me if it's gotten that bad ?
If I lived in NY, I would be more concerned about crime than Belize. I'm going down in Oct. and moving there in Feb. You are as safe as you keep yourself safe. Don't flash jewelry, cash or talk about your wealth. Pretty much the same as ... Read More
TUSK's Belize itinerary... Suggestions and Advice is appreciated by TUSK
Here are my Parameters: ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ: My intention is to focus primarily on the Coast... AC, CC, Hopkins, and Placencia... And while I'm interested in both Northern and Southern Belize, I'm uncertain how much time a thorough recon will ...
I think I mentioned that I got my passport within twelve days of Philadelphia receiving it. It did take 5 weeks to get a "conditional approval" on the Global Entry Trusted Traveler (includes sailing through TSA + Customs) and I have my ... Read More
Car rental in Chetumal by Putwriter
Just saw a drastic difference in car rental rates in Chetumal, México vs Belize City. Serious savings I am arriving in Belize City around noon. I saw that there is a bus that goes from Belize City to Chetumal. Not sure of the schedule yet. ...
I'm flying into BZE too, and renting a Hertz in Chetumal at the airport since it is so much cheaper. I clicked on the rentalcars.com or another cheap cars and I'm renting for $17 / day in Chetumal and in BZE it was $651 for 7 days. I'm ... Read More
Coming to Belize for the first time! by ferriswhitfield
I am hoping to rent a cottage in Corozal and would appreciate any helpful suggestions. I have lived in seven states including HI, and although I did not care for Oahu, I am counting on having a much better experience in Belize. I love anything ...
With the Embassy emailing there is a possible hurricane coming to Corozal, you may be right! Read More
Driving from Ontario to Belize by Bentley2017
Hi all; my spouse and I are planning on driving to Belize from Sault Ste Marie ON to Ladyville Belize this year. We will be travelling with our 2 dogs and a small sailboat and planning a winter stay. (3 months) Would love to know the best and ...
I don't believe there are "best" or "safest" routes. Between people using their cell phones, texting, and thieves along the way, well, good luck on your journey! Read More
Planning on Retiring in Belize by tisho213
Hello everyone, My name is Patrick and am new to this forum. I am a 48yr old employed (law-enforcement) male currently living in the US (Ohio), I recently visited Belize (Ambergris Caye, July '17) and loved it, it helped narrow my retirement ...
There are many benefits to retirees, so wait awhile. Maybe you would be more content with countries that appreciate youthful persons. We seniors like to appreciate what time we have left, at least I do. Frustration only leads to health problems ... Read More
Update from TUSK... by TUSK
I sent off my application for a passport and expect it back in a month or so. My buddy that currently lives in Belize is in the States (where we grew up) and we got to hang out for several hours the other night. I was encouraged with all of what ...
Just got my passport back - it took 12 days from Philadelphia receiving it, and the finished product comes from Charleston, SC! It is the most gorgeous passport I have ever seen! Inside you will find the three ways to enroll in the TSA's ... Read More
Update from TUSK... by TUSK
I sent off my application for a passport and expect it back in a month or so. My buddy that currently lives in Belize is in the States (where we grew up) and we got to hang out for several hours the other night. I was encouraged with all of what ...
Since I'm going down to Belize in October too, my passport is being processed, although they cashed my check in three days of receiving it. Have you also applied for a Global + TSA "GOES" badge? This allows you to skip the TSA ... Read More
Pellet gun by bwd61
Hello, I've got some rural property in the Cayo and am getting ready to import some of my personal items. I've noticed that some of the bigger hardware stores sell pellet guns. To my understanding they are legal to own in Belize, but are ...
I asked about a gun in checked luggage and the military BX salesman said if you have a "concealed weapons permit" then you can do so. I don't know if that applies to pellet guns. Read More
I am an American That knows nothing about Belize. by Rkenehan
Hi All I am interested in visiting Belize to get a feel of the Country. My wife and I want to buy a travel trailer and possibly RV it down through Mexico. I am tired of being an American wage slave. We do own a house in Denver and both work full ...
Since I only checked Atlantic Bank, it is very descriptive. I told the manager of my Chase bank yesterday I might need a character reference letter to open an account and he just said let him know what he needed to say. I told him when I am in ... Read More
Working in Belize by Ride09hd
We are looking at moving to Belize but wonder about working there. Can Canadians work in Belize? I'm a Journeyman welder with management experience. My wife is an executive assistant in health care.
I am done working! I have no intention of doing anything but enjoying life in Belize and allowing the locals to teach me a thing or two! Read More