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Main Lodge
The social
center for Turneffe Flats is our air-conditioned 'Lodge '.
A pre-dinner gathering for hors d'oeuvres and refreshments
is customary, and our screened verandah is a wonderful place
to enjoy the tropical evening with new and old friends. |
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Guest Rooms
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Our
spacious, air-conditioned guest rooms are all located on the
beach with panoramic views of Turneffe's coral reef.
All rooms are furnished with a queen size bed and an
extra-long single bed. Each room has a large private bath
with two sinks and a shower. |
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Meals
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Meals are a
tasty combination of Belizean and American dishes served
family-style. Fresh seafood, local produce and home-baked
pastries are standard fare. You will awaken each morning to
fresh coffee or tea served on your verandah. Three delicious
meals are part of our vacation packages.
Depending upon your plans and your
preference, you will have the option to take a packed lunch
or return to the lodge for lunch. Following hors d'oeuvres
and refreshments, dinner is the big meal of the day
comprised of soup or salad, entree and homemade dessert.
Entrees vary among seafood, chicken, pork and beef. If you
have special dietary needs, we will do our best to
accommodate them.
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Bar
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Our bar is
well stocked with Scotch, Bourbon, Gin, Rum, Vodka, Tequila
and several liqueurs. In addition, we offer a variety of
wines as well as local Belikin beer. Cuban and Dominican
cigars are available as well. |
General Information
Shopping -
We have a very nice gift
shop stocked with an assortment of Belizean-made gifts. Our fly
shop is well-stocked with a full assortment of flies, terminal
tackle and miscellaneous items.
Power -
Turneffe Flats is operated
with diesel generators supplying 110/220V AC. Our generators run
around the clock but are NOT within hearing distance of our
guest rooms.
 Water
- Water at Turneffe
Flats is supplied by rainwater collection and desalinization.
You can safely drink water from any of the taps.
Dress -
Dress at the lodge is
"island casual", and there is no need for formal clothing.
Travel -
DO NOT FORGET YOUR
PASSPORT. A valid passport (for at least 6 months) is required
to enter Belize. We recommend that you carry your basic fishing
and/or diving gear, a change of clothing and your necessary
personal items such as medications in your carry-on bag.
Currency
- U.S. currency is
easily exchanged in Belize at a rate of $2 BZE for $1 U.S., and
you do not need to exchange money before leaving the U.S. Large
U.S. bills ($50's and $100's) are difficult to break at the
lodge, and we suggest that you bring smaller bills. Other
currencies should be exchanged for Belizean dollars or U.S.
dollars prior to traveling to Belize. Travelers Checks are fine.
Major Credit Cards are accepted in Belize City, and at Turneffe
Flats. Turneffe Flats also accepts personal checks drawn on U.S.
banks.
Arrival -
Upon arrival at Belize
International Airport, you will clear Customs and exit the
airport. A representative of Turneffe Flats will meet you
immediately outside of the airport. You will then be driven to
the Marina to meet our staff for the 90 minute trip to Turneffe
Flats.
 Belize
City - Our boat leaves
the marina on Saturday afternoon. If for any reason you miss the
boat, you will need to stay in Belize City Saturday night and
catch our boat from the Princess International Marina at 7:30
A.M. Sunday. Please proceed to the Princess International desk
to make arrangements to spend Saturday night. Plan to be at the
marina with your luggage by 7:00 A.M. Sunday morning. The cost
of meals and lodging in Belize City is not covered in your
Turneffe Flats package.
Boat Trip to
Turneffe - The boat
trip to Turneffe Flats takes approximately 90 minutes in our
comfortable 48 ft. boat. You will travel through several
offshore cayes, the Barrier Reef, and then across the Turneffe
Atoll to Turneffe Flats.
Belize Tours -
We can help arrange
tours of the many points of interest in Belize either before,
during or after your stay at Turneffe Flats. These arrangements
are best made prior to your departure with the U.S. office or
through your booking agent. |
