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In the News (Fri 25 Jul 08)

  
  Caye Caulker, Belize Beach Vacation on Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker is situated 21 miles northeast of Belize City and 11 miles south of Ambergris Caye and is the second largest of the approximately 200 small islands located off the coast of Belize.
Caye Caulker, one half mile wide and less than five miles long, is also the second most populous of the Belizean cayes with about 1,200 full-time residents.
Caye Caulker was once known for its tradition of shipbuilding, however today fishing and the tourism industry sustain the economy.
www.belize-vacation.com /caye-caulker/caye-caulker.htm   (466 words)

  
 Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker is a four mile long island, part of a chain of islands forming the Belize Barrier Reef.
The island of Caye Caulker is an easy going place with white sand streets and golf carts for taxis.
The weather is usually quite pleasant year around on Caye Caulker Casual dress.
www.cayecaulker.net   (219 words)

  
 Caye Caulker - On the Water
Although the Caye Caulker pace is slow you can splash into a variety of water sport activities.
Caye Caulker is only a five minute boat ride away from the reef.
The cove on the lee side of Caye Caulker is excellent for the beginner or novice to develop the skills and confidence to jump waves along the reef.
www.belize-vacation.com /caye-caulker/caye.caulker-watersports.htm   (586 words)

  
 Caye Caulker Business Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
It concerns the CCBA and Caye Caulker residents that while the projected closure of the airstrip is for a six month period, the analysis work has only just begun to define the scope of work that will be put to tender.
Caye Caulker is currently experiencing a decline in tourism activity and the closure of the airstrip will only serve to make this situation worse.
The Caye Caulker Business Association intends to pursue this matter with the appropriate officials to effect the timely re-opening of the airstrip and a level of maintenance that will avoid a similar crisis situation in the future.
www.cayecaulkerbizassn.com /pressreleases.htm   (475 words)

  
 Caye Caulker, Belize - Iguana Reef Inn
Caye Caulker is still a peaceful fishing village dominated by clapboard houses and flowering plants.
The northern and southern ends of the caye are sparsely populated so they're natural sanctuaries for the 150 species of birds that habituate the island.
Caye Caulker, surrounded by a sea of green, turquoise and blue water and just a mile from the barrier reef, beckons you to get into the water.
www.iguanareefinn.com /caulker.htm   (411 words)

  
 Caye Caulker, Belize - Wander the Planet .net
Caye Caulker is one mile west of the Belize Barrier Reef and 21 miles northeast of Belize City.
Caye Caulker is cut into two pieces - with 'The Split' (formed by a hurricane) separating both parts.
Caye Caulker was beautiful, the people were cool, the restaurants were good, and the diving and snorkeling opportunities were unmatched.
www.wandertheplanet.net /Belize/cayecaulker.htm   (763 words)

  
 Caye Caulker - Belize Specialists
The Caye Caulker Water Taxi Association was formed in 1993 to improve services for residents and tourists traveling to and from Caye Caulker.
Caye Caulker remains a shipbuilding and boat racing center of Belize with the Alamina and Young families still prominently active in these endeavours.
Despite the growth of tourism, Caye Caulker remains a small village with a distinct cultural flavor not necessarily found in large-scale tourist development.
www.belizespecialists.com /CayeCaulker.htm   (634 words)

  
 Caye Caulker Accomodations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Caye Caulker's police station is open 24 hours a day with 12 officers assigned to the Caye.
Caye Caulker has a free health clinic operated by the government of Belize and staffed by Cuban doctors.
Caye Caulker's elementary school is operated by the Roman Catholic Church.
www.cybercayecaulker.com /Information.html   (544 words)

  
 Caye Caulker, Belize
About 750 people of the Creole, Mestizo and Garifuna cultures inhabit Caye Caulker, and coconut palms and mangroves are found along most of the island's shores.
Caye Caulker has a relaxing atmosphere with white sand streets and golf carts for transportation.
Caye Caulker has always been a fishing settlement and remains one today, however tourism is a rapidly growing industry.
www.planetware.com /belize/caye-caulker-biz-be-cac.htm   (273 words)

  
 The beautiful island of Caye Caulker, Belize where simplicity is a way of life   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Caye Caulker has grown into one of the top tourist destinations in Belize as people as far away as Thailand and as close as Belize City flock to this oasis to sample what the residents have known and cherished for years, La Isla Carinosa- the friendly island.
From the very beginning, the inhabitants of Caye Caulker coexisted with each other as comfortably as they lived within an environment that provided them with their livelihood, even when the sources of income shifted from generation to generation.
Caye Caulker village has expanded its boundaries and modified its businesses, but has never compromised the original pride of its residents.
www.belizeanjourneys.com /features/cayecaulker/newsletter.html   (1348 words)

  
 You Better Belize It! - Caye Caulker!
Caye Caulker is one of Belize's many islands along the Barrier Reef.
Caye Caulker is divided into two parts by a small channel.
Caye Caulker is close to the Barrier Reef and has day and night reef and wall diving trips available.
www.belizeit.com /cc.htm   (236 words)

  
 Caye Caulker names streets
he island of Caye Caulker will soon be on a par with the rest of Belize's tourist destinations with the addition of streets signs naming the thoroughfares of this once sleepy, little fishing village.
He further explained that the street names are primarily in Spanish since this was the first language of the island and one that Hicaqueños (Caye Caulker residents) are trying to preserve.
For many years, the early settlers of Caye Caulker threw debris into this water hole and it could not be covered.
www.sanpedrosun.net /old/04-073.html   (975 words)

  
 Caye Caulker at MyBelizeAdventure.com : Destinations: Belize : Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker is also accessible by plane, but currently the airstrip is under renovation, and is expected to reopen soon.
Caye Caulker is known for its tradition of lobster fishing and shipbuilding.
Tourists and locals populate the small Caye to commemorate the opening of the lobster season and taste the mouthwatering local lobster dishes.
www.mybelizeadventure.com /destinations/belize/caye_caulker   (429 words)

  
 Caye Caulker, Belize - A Children's Caye   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Caye Caulker does not have as many gift shops as San Pedro, but Toucan Gifts is a great choice for small goodies kids will like and beautiful shell jewelry and beach cover-ups for mom, sandals and caps for dad.
The Caye Caulker Mini-Reserve is a small forest with trails ideal for learning about the island habitat including patches of mangroves vital in the protection of the island during hurricanes.
Clearly there are lots of family friendly activities right on Caye Caulker, but if you have the time, or would like to get out on the water, there are quite a few licensed tour operators offering both full and half day trips to visit nearby islands or see
www.belizeanjourneys.com /features/children_caye/newsletter.html   (1336 words)

  
 Caye Caulker, Belize Snorkeling - Lazy Iguana Bed and Breakfast
Less than one mile off Caye Caulker and inside the Belize Barrier Reef, the water is generally calm, ideal for snorkeling and other sea sports.
During their mating season in early summer they might be hanging out in the Caye Caulker Marine Reserve, located the entire length of North and South Caye Caulker.
We work with local Caye Caulker tour operators, so we are able to make all the arrangements for you.
www.lazyiguana.net /CayeCaulkerSnorkeling.htm   (487 words)

  
 Caye Caulker - Toucan Trail - Budget Travel in Belize   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Caye Caulker Mini-Reserve offers a self-guided tour which is well-worth a visit to learn about the vegetation and wildlife of the Caye.
The Caye Caulker Mini-Reserve located on the southern part of the Caye is a littoral forest containing many native trees and plants of Belize along with birds, land crabs and insects.
The Caye Caulker Marine Reserve includes the turtle grass lagoon adjacent to the Caye Caulker Forest Reserve and the Belize Barrier Reef that runs parallel to the entire Caye, extending approximately a mile beyond the reef.
www.toucantrail.com /Belize-on-a-Budget/Caye-Caulker.html   (1467 words)

  
 Caye Caulker, Belize - History of Caye Caulker   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
On early British maps the island's name is spelled "Cay Corker." Known historically for its plentiful supply of exposed fresh water at La Aguada, one theory holds that this island was a favourite stop for sailors to replenish and cork water bottles.
Large scale lobster fisheries arose in the 1920's, when the lobster trap was introduced to the caye by Canadian Captain Cook and modified for use with the spiny lobster by Marcial Alamina.
Caye Caulker is also noteworthy for its tradition of ship building.
www.gocayecaulker.com /hist.html   (601 words)

  
 Steve's Trip to Belize- Caye Caulker   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The reef is just a short boatride to the east from Caye Caulker and there are lots of good snorkeling and diving tours.
Caye Caulker is a jumble of little cabins.
The split is a channel caused by a strong hurricane that split the island in two.
home.bendcable.com /travelpics/belize3.htm   (335 words)

  
 Caye Caulker Reader Updates   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Caye Caulker has everything from inexpensive dorm-style hostel rooms to posh condo-style accommodations, with bed and breakfast establishments or other guesthouses in between to give you a wide choice of places to stay.
The people on Caulker have completed most of the clean up and repairs from last year’s hurricane, and it did not appear that there was much permanent damage to the island itself.
Caye Caulker was great but I must admit it seemed a little more touristy/westernized than the mainland.
www.belizefirst.com /reader_reports/Caulker.html   (4977 words)

  
 Caye Caulker travel guide - Wikitravel
Caye Caulker [1] is an island off the coast of Belize.
The creation of Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary - a manatee reserve near Belize City is due to the efforts of a Caye Caulker local named Chocolate.
Caye Caulker is popular with divers, and there are several dive shops on the island.
wikitravel.org /en/Caye_Caulker   (1949 words)

  
 Caye Caulker (Belize) Travel Guide - World Backpackers
Caye Caulker is one of the Caribbean islands that belong to Belize, an often overseen destination for people travelling in Central America.
The top destinations in Belize are two of its islands: Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker, the former is more oriented towards family/resort holidays and the latter is a wonderful backpacker's hotspot which is great for kicking back a while.
Caye Caulker is just about synonymous with relaxation, you'll see 'Go Slow' signs along the roads and you'll hear and see Bob Marley everywhere.
www.worldbackpackers.net /destination/cayecaulker.html   (955 words)

  
 Caye Caulker Belize - Travel Information
Caye Caulker is reachable with a short 10-minute flight from Belize's international and municipal airport or with a water taxi in about 45 minutes.
The atmosphere on Caye Caulker is relaxed and slow paced, perfect for soaking up the sunrays and to enjoy the warm weather and the picturesque scenery.
Caye Caulker offers lots of activities such as the traditional snorkeling and scuba diving, Manatee Tours, sea kayaking, bird and crocodile watching, mainland trips and much more.
www.enjoy-belize.com /cayecaulker.htm   (252 words)

  
 Caye caulker travel guide
Caye Caulker is located approximately 20 miles north of Belize City and is accessible by high-speed water taxi or small plane.
The laid back atmosphere of Caye Caulker is something you must see to appreciate.
There are over 50 hotels, and many restaurants and shops, but Caye Caulker remains friendly and easy-going, avoiding the commercialism of other destinations.
www.world66.com /centralamericathecaribbean/belize/cayecaulker   (262 words)

  
 Caye Caulker.org- Belize Travel, Lodging, Diving, Guides, Maya Tours, Fishing, Hotels and Resorts, Paradise for Scuba, ...
Located one mile west of Belize Barrier Reef, Caye Caulker is a a four mile long island, part of a chain of islands forming the Belize Barrier Reef.
Caye Caulker has a relaxing atmosphere with white sand streets, golf carts for transportation, and casual dress with no shoes.
There are over 30 hotels, and many restaurants, but Caye Caulker remains friendly and easy-going avoiding the commercialism of other destinations.
www.cayecaulker.org /island   (484 words)

  
 Caye Caulker Journal: Snorkelling with Sharks!
The island that we take the volunteers to is 35km Northwest of Belize City and called Caye Caulker (named after a wild fruit delicacy the coco plum) The Barrier Reef at Caye Caulker lies only 1.5km from the shore of the island and you can see the waves breaking upon it from the beach.
In 1998 the entire length of the reef off of Caye Caulker was declared a marine reserve, strict guidelines were set in place, making it a great safe and environmentally friendly place to snorkelling.
We reached Caye Caulker by Water Taxi and arrived on the Rainbow dock, just across the street from where we were staying.
realtravel.com /caye_caulker-journals-j2507432.html   (558 words)

  
 Official Caye Caulker Website
Even with Caye Caulker’s laid-back island lifestyle, there are several festive events throughout the year.
Caye Caulker is probably most famous for its Lobster Fest in July.
During the month of September, Belizeans all around the country celebrate, and Caye Caulker is no exception.
www.cayecaulkerbelize.net /events.php   (175 words)

  
 Caye Caulker Nature
Protecting the environment is a new idea to the people of Caye Caulker.
Caye Caulker Conservancy members have worked hard to demonstrate this new model of development.
Examples of this may be found in the area of homes between the school and the airstrip.
cayecaulker.net /NatRes3.html   (245 words)

  
 Caye Caulker, Belize - Iguana Reef Inn seaside resort   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Experience the idyllic, island lifestyle of Caye Caulker, Belize and the upscale accommodations at the Iguana Reef Inn seaside resort.
In our continous effort to maintain the Inn as one of the premier properties on Caye Caulker, we have recently renovated all of the accommodations and a swimming pool (one of only two on Caye Caulker) is scheduled for completion by the end of the year.
Caye Caulker is located just a mile from the Belize barrier reef, the longest reef system in the western hemisphere and the site of wonderful diving, snorkeling, fishing and sailing.
www.iguanareefinn.com   (155 words)

  
 About Caye Caulker Condos, Belize
Enjoy the comforts of home or visit the restaurants which are minutes away from Caye Caulker Condos.
Caye Caulker Condos is a beautiful, brand new, luxurious resort which is operated hotel style with daily room service.
It is situated 100 feet from the Caribbean Sea on the beautiful island of Caye Caulker, Belize.
www.cayecaulkercondos.com /condos.asp   (261 words)

  
 Stay Caye Caulker.Com - Caye Caulker, Belize, Central America   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Caye Caulker is a naturally pristine island, with a population of approximately 1500 inhabitants.
Caye Caulker consciously and very carefully paces its growth.
Caye Caulker is an ideal destination for those who want to get away from it all and still get to do all the great, fun things Belize has to offer.
www.staycayecaulker.com /cayecaulker.html   (308 words)

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