It can be difficult to get avid snorkelers to stop talking when they’re asked to describe their favorite aquatic sport. Awesome. Fantastic. “It’s like floating and flying free in inner space!” enthused one fan. Others call their experiences surreal, exciting, peaceful, and bliss. A study conducted by the University of Sheffield’s Medical School explains why snorkeling delivers such a wide array of emotional reactions: this sport impacts “levels of anxiety, depression, and social functioning,” and the therapeutic benefits are dramatic.
Where snorkelers go makes all the difference
The Caribbean Sea is mecca for snorkelers. Temperatures are mild year-round, and both men and women flock to resorts that cater specifically to snorkelers. Amid all this splendor sits Belize, the English-speaking nation located just a few hours from southern U.S. ports. Belize is safer than Mexico, less expensive than Costa Rica, and proximity to Belize’s Barrier Reef makes this the ideal destination for snorkeling.
Plan your adventure for fall and not only can you spend all your time doing what you love, but summer crowds will have left while prices for everything from accommodations to tours remain low. What’s the ultimate Belize Barrier Reef snorkeling experience? Sojourn at Coco Plum Island Resort, an adults-only island that is so remote and accommodating, your mind and body will settle into state of bliss as soon as you arrive.
What does the barrier reef offer that other snorkel experiences don’t?
- “There’s a certain sense of self-awareness and existentialism when you are beneath the surface of the largest Barrier Reef in the Western Hemisphere,” say Belize Tourism Board officials.
- Swim alongside an array of marine life you may never have seen before.
- There are 190 miles of Barrier Reef that is home to 500 fish species.
- Encounter giant loggerhead turtles, green turtles, and hawksbill turtles.
- You could spot dolphins, West Indian Manatees, stingrays, spotted eagle and manta rays.
- The Belize Barrier Reef ecosystem is home to 70 types of coral including brain coral.
- The reef has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Stay where you play, avid snorkeler
Because Coco Plum Island Resort is positioned close to the reef, staff has designed an All Inclusive Snorkel Package exclusively for snorkelers that covers all aspects of a vacation. Depending upon the number of days you stick around, between two and four guided snorkeling adventures are included, but if you’re up for more, you can add additional outings to your itinerary.
Explore Coco Plum’s Early Bird Special if you’d like to save money on your adventure. The $50 you save on each day of your sojourn could pay for extra snorkel trips if you’re able to secure a booking this fall before this small island fills up. Do what you love. Save money. If you can name a better way to spend time at paradise on Earth, we’d like to hear about it.
