Belize's Blue Hole wins Conde Nast Traveler's 'Best Deep Holes in the World'

San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, November 24, 2014 (Newswire.com) - This accolade comes as the tourism season gears up in this increasingly popular Caribbean country, featuring natural environments from rich rainforests to beautiful beaches.  From November to May Belize welcomes a wave of water enthusiasts, including fishermen, families, and fun-in-the-sun-seekers. They combine with transplanted Americans, Canadians, and Europeans who own property in Belize and enjoy warm winters in the sand and sea.

The Blue Hole holds tremendous attraction for those who want to experience a unique SCUBA experience or just test the waters of the beautiful Belize Barrier Reef; Conde Nast comments:

“One of the largest sea holes in the world, the Great Blue Hole is located 43 miles from the coast of Belize in the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hole is a popular recreational scuba diving spot, made famous by Jacques Cousteau in the early 1970s. This submarine sinkhole is nearly 1,000 feet wide and more than 400 feet deep. Lighthouse Reef atoll surrounds the Great Blue Hole, where sand and coral contrast intensely with the dark blue water.”   www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2014-11-03/9-deepest-hole-in-the-world

For some, a visit to The Blue Hole represents a check off the ‘bucket list,’ top destination achievements in a lifetime. For others, a visit to Belize adds an item to the dream list of international adventurers; relocating to the English-speaking country of Belize as a full or part-time resident. Purchasing property in Belize is currently demonstrating resurgence as world economies become more stable.

The winter season is a wonderful time to visit the inviting tropical destination of Belize, Central America. Both inland and island communities feature holiday decorations while anticipation fills the air of natural adventures, from the expertly excavated Maya temples at Lamanii historical preserve to the white sand beaches of Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye. Well-appointed resorts and friendly people, from local employees to a wide variety of ex-patriot residents, are eager to share the season of giving with visitors and potential neighbors. The Blue Hole is a gateway to a deep treasure of culture and tropical possibilities, including creating a new home in Belize.