Travel Under $1200: Belize vacation on a budget
- GottaBeMaddy
- Apr 13
- 3 min read
This month, we're headed to BELIZE for $1100/person. Here's where to stay, when to go and how to book it.
Remember: Flight and hotel prices fluctuate often and without warning, so be sure to book ASAP.
📍 Destination: Belize | San Pedro, Belize
Trip Dates: Thursday, September 18 - Sunday, September 21 | 4 days, 3 nights
Total Budget: $1100/person, based on double occupancy for hotel; amount includes flight, hotel and listed activities
🛫 Flights
For this trip, our flight budget is $500. This means some flights might be significantly lower or slightly over the amount, but we'll generally stick to number as a max. Be sure to calculate your individual total at the end.
I found some great roundtrip deals flying from ten cities to Belize. Here's how to book them:
From New Orleans, LA - $388: From MSY on Delta👉 Book this flight
From Raleigh, NC - $398: RDU to BZE on American/Delta👉 Book this flight
From St. Louis, MO - $446: From STL on American👉 Book this flight
From New York City, NY - $471: From JFK on American👉 Book this flight
From Miami, FL - $484: From MIA on American👉 Book this flight
From Las Vegas, NV - $490 : From LAS on American👉 Book this flight
A little over budget (less than +$75):
From Denver, CO - $522: From DEN on United👉 Book this flight
From Houston, TX - $559: From IAH on United👉 Book this flight
From Los Angeles, CA - $559: From LAX on American👉 Book this flight
From Atlanta, GA - $568: From ATL on Delta👉 Book this flight
Book soon! Flight prices can change quickly.
By the way, I found most of these flights through my Going membership. Going is a travel app that sends flight deals to places all around the world. I've had a membership for years.
🏨 Where we're staying
I recommend staying at Sunset Caribe. It's a newer hotel that's affordable, has good reviews and has rates within our budget. There's also a rooftop pool and bar.
Room type: 1-bedroom Cabana Loft
Price per night: $225
Total w/ taxes and fees: $810
Price per person: $405👉 Book Sunset Caribe
Other options to consider:
🗓 Things to do
For this trip, I'm including two activities within the budget. Here's how to book it:
The Maya Brunch Experience - $35/person: Experience Mayan culture through hands-on cooking, live storytelling and a brunch set above the sea. 👉 Book it
Snorkeling at Hol Chan - $80/person: This three-hour snorkeling tour includes an up-close look at one of the most beautiful sites in the world. 👉 Book it
💰 Budget Recap
Item | Cost |
Flights | $500 (max) |
Stay | $405 |
Activities | $115 |
Total | $1020/person |
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Happy Travels,
Maddy
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