Originally Posted by
MKEbound
Do resverations for the ferry from the mainland to the Cayes have to be made in advance? What about flights on Tropic Air?
If I wanted to spend 3 nights on the one of the Cayes for the beach & swim experence, then two nights inland to see the zoo and at least one of the Mayan Ruins, can anyone suggest a hotel on the main land that would be safe and clean for a family - no frills is fine, but safe and clean are a must.
For the boat- no need to make reservations.
for Tropic Air, yes, I'd make them (you can do it on-line). Although, it's usually not a big issue. Many don't and just catch the next flight out to Ambergris Caye. They depart every half hour. The benefit of making the reservations is that they know you are arriving into BZE. If your flight is delayed, they'll wait for you or book you on the next. If you are booked for the last flight of the day to Ambergris Caye, they'll wait OR depart then come back for you. Tropic Air is not like the US airlines. They won't leave you hanging. Very nice airline and people.
I know nothing of hotels on the mainland.