Hidden Belize - The Hidden Series Author:Stacy Ritz At the heart of this enchanting guidebook are several little-known facts: more of Belize lies inside the boundaries of a reserve than outside; an astonishing 80 percent of the country's original rainforest still stands; the world's second-longest reef lies just offshore; and this tiny country boasts more than 25 parks, refuges, and archaeologica... more »l preserves. It is in this sun-drenched wilderness that Lowell Thomas Award- winning travel writer Stacy Ritz uncovers a path to adventure. She details how to hike through primeval rainforest, scuba-dive deliriously beautiful reefs, canoe down rivers edged in jungle, bicycle to secret coves on hidden islands, and explore 3000-year-old cities of towering stone. She also recommends her favorite accommodations, including island retreats like Lighthouse Reef Resort, where lovely cabanas are strung along a powdery white beach; and jungle lodges like Chaa Creek, where dazzling butterflies drift in and out of open windows.« less