Slate writer Simon Doonan insists that he didn’t see this trend coming when he first heard about the bucket lists people were compiling to note experiences they wanted to have before dying. Doonan noted that, “Everywhere I look, people of all ages are hurling lists into buckets as if the grim reaper were minutes away.” On the other hand, these lists offer hope and excitement for list makers, and if you’ve made one, we get it.
What do typical bucket lists include? Hot air ballooning. Zip-lining. River rafting. Lists are especially colorful among people who are “up for anything,” but in order to accomplish some of them, bucket listers would have to take a year off to make a dent. That’s why savvy travelers are learning that they already live a few hours by plane from the English-speaking nation offering more excitement per mile than most nations in this hemisphere: Belize. It’s become the bucket list capitol for compelling reasons.
Get more thrills on one plane ticket than you thought possible
While wealthy travelers can afford to flit around the planet grabbing once-in-a-lifetime experiences here and there, your budget is likely not big enough to do so, but in Belize, the opportunities you have to cross off items are endless—especially when you stay at a resort that encourages guests to explore Belize’s treasures.
Coco Plum Island Resort makes a great place to stay—not just because it’s an adults-only property, but because the resort’s All Inclusive Snorkel Package takes care of essentials. Once assured of digs, meals, and onsite amenities, guests can choose from these options and more to winnow down their bucket lists dramatically:
- Are you a fishing fanatic? Coco Plum Resort’s a la carte options include deep sea, fly, troll, and combination tours that treat you to any (or all) types of rod-and-reel adventures.
- How about checking off a diving adventure, too? You can even earn diving credentials during your Coco Plum stay.
- More interested in the cultural aspects of Mesoamerica than sports? Build your itinerary around a trip to Xunantunich, one of the most impressive of Belize’s 900+ ruins.
- Satisfy your inner thrill seeker via cave tubing and zip lining, activities that bucket listers tend to favor frequently.
- Take advantage of Coco Plum’s regularly-scheduled tours for a mix of aquatic and land-based fun that can be enjoyed even during the shortest holiday.
Does your bucket have a hole in it?
No worries. The amount of money you’ll spend in order to have a fabulous island experience while crossing off bucket list items can be reduced by availing yourself of current specials that are explained in detail on the resort’s website. After all, your bucket list deserves to be prioritized and even expanded—especially if you intend to keep going well past your 100th birthday!
