Interesting thread--as least as helpful as the dedicated destination fora like Fodor's etc. Couple questions esp for you lucky devils that just visited on the FT fare from ewr:

Three travelers, me (62), one daughter (27), and one granddaughter (13). We're going for spring break, March 15-24. FF miles on AA, and they've already messed with both the arriving and departing flights.

We're going inland for the first few days (Cohune Palms in Bullett Tree Falls), then one of the cayes (although Placencia remains a possibility instead). Snorkeling is high on the wish list for my daughter, though, and I think it's better on the cayes than Placencia. On the other hand, I want to try kayaking. The sense I get from previous posts is Caulker. Any discussion there? I don't have res yet, except Cohune Palms. Are they tight? Should I jump right on that task? And what about your sense of safety; a dive operator in my town was aghast at the thought of us going to Belize. Probably because not on one of his trips, maybe?

What about baggage allowance on Tropic Air? We're not the lightest of packers and wonder if hauling gear would be worthwhile and if the airline would transport it? I'm talking maybe one duffel of masks, fins, beach towels, sunscreen, bug stuff. Plus a carryon each, and maybe a bag with provisions for us and spare books for the school. It would be well within the allowance of AA, at least as of today, lol.

jfhscott and MKE, thanks for the insights. You, too, PSUhorty--how 'bout them Steelers!!!