The Belize Blue Hole - Nominated for the "8th Wonder of the World"

The Blue Hole - Nominated for the "8th Wonder of the World"

The Belize Tourism Board is elated to announce the submission of Belize's Great Blue Hole, as the "8th Wonder of the World", a title which can only be achieved with your help!

Belize has long been an escape for the free-spirited traveler seeking phenomenal wonders in an alluring and authentic setting. Through Trip Advisor's partner site, "Virtual Tourist", and in collaboration with the esteemed American Television Show "EXTRA", Belize stands to gain an audience of over 2.6 million viewers; a win that gives us major publicity for our beautiful country.   

Voting begins on June 3, 2013, and ends September 27, 2013, via the Virtual Tourist page:  

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Make sure to cast your vote for Belize's Great Blue Hole! Let's work together to place Belize amongst the top destinations on earth. You can VOTE DAILY!

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Saint Herman's Blue Hole in Belize is a place of Natural Wonder

5/24/2011
By: Will Moreno

Often times you hear about the Belize Blue Hole off the coast of Belize near Belize's Great Barrier Reef. However there is another hole in Belize definitely worth seeing and it's the Saint Herman's Blue Hole located only 12 miles outside of the capital city of Belmopan on the Hummingbird Highway.

The Blue Hole is part of a 575 acre conservation effort by the Belize Audobon Society called the Saint. Herman's Blue Hole National Park whose main attraction is the Saint Herman's Blue Hole and the Saint Herman's Caves which are uniquely interconnected by an underground stream.

This Blue Hole was formed after a natural underground limestone cave collapsed forming this geogological wonder and exposing its true beauty to the world. This depression in the earth measures a amazing 100 feet deep and about 300 feet wide with the actual sapphire pool measuring 25 feet deep. The water that flows through this hole, as it did for many years before, can be seen flowing into an underground cavern again on the other end of the stream.

To get to the exact spot you will have to drive just about a mile further down the road from the main entrance to a second entry and parking lot. Then there is just a short walk along a wooded trail with picnic areas that leads to a set of concrete stairs with rails. These stairs lead down to the crystalline, crisp waters showing its depth through its varying natural shades of blue.

We were amazed by the sheer size and the beauty that this natural phenomenon was presenting to us as we walked closer shaded only by the jungle canopy. The water is very cool and crystal clear. This location is a serene place to relax and listen to nature as you are mesmerized by this Blue Hole in the middle of country of Belize.

Best Secret Islands on Earth - Caye Caulker, Belize

Written by the Travel and Leisure Staff

For white-sand beaches, salty breezes, freshly caught seafood, and no crowds, head to one of the world’s best secret islands.

Belize - Caye Caulker

There’s nary a traffic light on this laid-back island—a five-mile strip of land that’s a 15-minute flight from Belize’s main airport. Head to Shark Ray Alley to snorkel among nurse sharks and stingrays or go scuba diving at the underwater caves of Blue Hole. Aboveground, try the curried lobster at the roadside Jolly Roger’s Grill (Ave. Hicaco; 011-501/664-3382; dinner for two $25). On the eastern side of the Caye, Seaside Cabanas (501/226-0498; seasidecabanas.com; doubles from $105) has 10 rooms and six colorful cabins, each with its own roof terrace for taking in those amazing Caribbean views.

T+L Tip: Visit during the annual Lobster Festival (July 1–3), when the main road turns into a street party.

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