Belize is one of the world's best kept natural secret and is probably not like any other place you've ever been. If you have never been to Belize we highly recommend you consider this on your bucket list.

I interviewed women that travel frequently and also those that have not traveled. Our eBook is an honest approach about the concerns and questions women have about traveling to Belize.

We may at times appear to be blunt and to the point in our eBook but we want you to clearly understand why we are making some of the suggestions.

This invaluable eBook is about your safety and fun while traveling in a third world country. Here are some of the topics of discussion:

• Money, money, money
• Cell phone and electronic gadgets
• Shopping and local vendors
• Footwear/ Jewelry/Luggage
• Cleanliness of country
• Water and Food
• Medical Issues
• Local Transportation
• Tour guides
• Men, men, men

This is a small taste of what's in the book.

Can I shop in Belize? What can I expect?

Belize is more of a vacation location for enjoying the outdoors and adventure. So if you are a mall person and that is what you love to do, Belize may not be the place for you; there are no malls in the country of Belize.

However, if you come to the country to experience a different culture and enjoy what the locals have to offer, than shopping may prove to be really a fun experience for you.

• The stores will be different then what you are used to in the US, from small family owned to those being governed by the Chinese community. 
• They are busy, crowded, unorganized, and packed full of stuff.  You will find a lot of open air markets, vendors, and small indoor shops tucked away in the small villages and even on some of the cayes.
• You are sure to find local souvenirs that are handmade including jewelry, wood carvings, landscape and animal paintings, woven baskets, blankets, table runners and much, much more.
• I personally love the colorful Mayan products and anything made out of the mahogany wood. It's really fun to just sit with the artists and learn about them and why they make the items that they make.

 Overall the people of Belize are friendly, warm, and very helpful if you need assistance. Belize is family orientated and everyone in the country is related. There is a melting pot of different cultures. You will find Mayans, Mennonites, Creole's, Garifuna and Mestizo. The other groups are Spanish, English, Lebanese, East Indian and Chinese. The people are what make Belize the special place that it is, along with the natural beauty of the country.

Hope you enjoy the tips and we will see you in Belize!