Auxillou Beach Suites, Caye Caulker, Belize

Welcome to beautiful and bountiful Belize! We are glad to
have you as our guests! Here we have attempted to provide
you with useful information you might need prior to planning
your trip.

If all of your questions are not answered here, please e-mail us
at reservations@auxilloubeachsuites.com.

Drinking Water
The tap water on Caye Caulker comes from wells dug into the
ground. This water is pumped up to your hotel room to be used
as tap water. Although it is safe for daily household use, we do
not recommend you drink it. Please ask your hotel lobby for
bottled drinking water or feel free to purchase same at any of
the local grocery stores.

T. Checks , ATM Machines, Credit Cards, Foreign Currency
or Belize $$?
U.S. Dollars are widely accepted throughout the island. The
exchange rate is usually $2.00 BZ to $1 U.S. The local bank does
accept Euros. Visa / Mastercard are widely accepted at most
tourist establishments throughout the island, usually with a 5%
credit card surcharge.

Both the Atlantic Bank and the Alliance Bank on Caye Caulker
offer international ATM facilities.   Cash withdrawals from your
credit or debit cards can be done here. These withdrawals
(including withdrawals from your checking account) only work
if your ATM card carries the Visa or Mastercard logo. American
Express is not widely accepted on the island.

Travelers check are also widely accepted, but please bring
along your receipt to show proof of purchase as Atlantic Bank
will no longer cash them without these. You will also need a
photo ID.   It is also best if your checks are in smaller
denominations such as $10 or $20 U.S. notes.   It is difficult for a
small business to garner change for a $100 U.S. check, when the
item you are paying for is less than $20 U.S.    Belize Dollars are
accepted everywhere.

Internet Service
There are at least three internet cafes on the island where you
can check e-mail and browse the web. Prices average about
$5 U.S. per hour for online time.

Airport Departure Tax
Total departure tax is US$37.50

Climate and Clothing
The climate is subtropical, with a brisk prevailing wind from the
Caribbean Sea. The annual temperature averages about 80
degrees F. The rainy season is between July and August.
Light, informal clothing is recommended, except for jungle
excursions where the thick forest growth and insects should be
taken into account. A sweater or jacket for cool inland
mornings and evenings is advisable.

Entry Requirements
A passport (the validity of which must extend beyond the
duration of your stay) is required to enter, along with proof of
return. No visas are required from the United States, United
Kingdom and most Caribbean countries. Most other countries
require visas. Check with your travel representative. Visitors
are allowed a one-month visa after which time they will need
to apply for an extension. Anyone traveling with an infant
must provide proper documentation fo rthe child including a
valid passport.

Electricity
110 volts AC (same as US).

Tipping / Gratuity
Tipping is voluntary. Usually 10% is acceptable with 15% for
exceptional service. In some cases, a gratuity may be added
on to your check. This practice varies with each establishment.
Be sure to ask before paying the bill.

Language
English is the official language and is widely spoken, as is
Spanish, Maya, Garifuna and Creole. Most people speak are
bilingual and speak Creole (the local dialect) plus one of the
other languages.