I've never been on a vacation anywhere tropical - always mountains or deserts. Ashley and I had been talking about a trip to Belize for a while, and we figured since we just got married and all, and VT in November (AKA Stick Season) is rather grey and dull, Belize sounded like a good idea.
And since we could both use a little pampering at that point, we settled on Turneffe Flats resort on the Turneffe Atoll, who was running a 2 for 1 special for the Fall. I could fully immerse in the world of saltwater fly fishing, and Ashley could too, and spend time in the Atoll Adventure, doing various non-angling activities around the islands. We had a great bungalow right on the water, looking out over the reef.
The Turneffe Atoll is an incredible place, located about 30 miles off shore from Belize City. It is the second largest barrier reef in the world behind the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. It is also home to the prized 'Grand Slam' species of tropical fly fishing -- Permit, Tarpon and Bonefish.
Turneffe Flats is a wonderful location to learn about these species and the conservation efforts to protect them and the atoll they call home.
For more information on conservation of these incredible species, check out Bonefish and Tarpon Trust and Friends of Turneffe Atoll.
For more information on travel to Turneffe Flats, check out Orvis Travel.
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