After a mirad of emails going back and forth with the resort/lodge/hotel operators, we booked:
1) Ian Anderson's Cave Branch (June 4,5,6,7,8, 2006)
Today, we mailed $40.00 in traveler cheques to the Cave Branch as deposit. The whole 5 day accommodation will total $54.50 after a 9% hotel tax. So, we will pay the difference when we arrive. Normally a 50% deposit is required, but we did not have smaller denominations. The payment for the adventure tours can be paid on arrival.
I can't wait to experience the 'jungle shower'.
2) Tipple Tree Beya in Hopkins Village (June 9,10) 
Several sources on the net said that this is the best budget place to stay in Hokpins Village. The rate for a room with private bath, hot shower, ceiling fan, fridge, coffee pot, dishes is $40.00 per night. We are staying for two nights, and will be renting two bicycles to go to Sittee River and possibly two kayaks for some exploration of the area. A deposit is required for accommodation, 50%, and they take credit cards. Tricia has been very nice via email correspondences and can set up tours led by local guides.
3) Glover's Reef Atoll (June 11,12,13,14,15,16,17)
We wired a payment of $379.32 U.S for a full week stay and the rental of a sit-on-top double kayak. The Scotiabank charged a hefty fee $35.00 to wire the money (unbelievable!), but the girl who helped us was nice enough to fax the receipt to Glover's Reef Atoll Resort. As for food, we will be bringing most of our own food to cook, and can buy fresh fish or lobsters there. If we run out of food, we plan to purchase the meals offered there.
So far, we have spent:
Airfare - $1256 CDN,
Miscellaneous Camping/Travel Gears - $150.00 CDN
Accommodation Deposits/Full Payments - $461.68
So, before we leave, we have already accrued virtually $2,000 in expenses....yikes!! At least the major expenses are taken care of.
All we need now is to get some Pepto, insect repellent, purchase prepaid airport parking ticket, and get our butts to Belize.
By the way, is there anyone who will be in Belize between June 4-June 20 and want to meet up? Do you have similar itenaries? Please leave a comment here and I will be in touch!
