Cool Combo: Miami and Belize

Art Deco was incorporated into most of the reconstructions after a hurricane devastated Miami Beach in 1926. Spend some time admiring these beautiful buildings. For example, the Bass Museum of Art hides a collection of contemporary works behind its pretty facade. There are no cars on Lincoln Road, so pedestrians are free to go shopping, enjoy cafe terraces and visit galleries. And then there's the beach, which is constantly under the watchful eye of the lifeguards from the famous lifeguard towers.
n the itinerary - a walking tour of little Havana with a guide. wander through the city's Cuban neighbourhood of Little Havana with a local. Learn about historic sites such as one of Miami's earliest jazz clubs, the Bay of Pigs Memorial or the home of Miami's first mayor, as well as Domino Park and different cigar factories on this fascinating tour. On the menu: strong coffee, empanadas, sugar cane juice, plantains and other delicacies.
Optional - A zodiac boat ride on Biscayne Bay and a street art tour of Wynwood with a local guide.

Transfer to the airport and flight to Belize City, then an air taxi to Placencia. Spend five nights at the end of the long peninsula separating the Caribbean Sea from the Placencia Lagoon. Offshore, the coral reef is preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In this idyllic setting, Francis and Eleanor Coppola built some thatched-roof villas filled with beautiful Balinese furniture. There's a veranda, armchairs, and two swimming pools lined with sun loungers - the perfect spot for a good book. There's a beautiful balance of simplicity and elegance everywhere you look. The food is divine and varied: freshly-caught fish and shellfish, Indonesian/Dutch 'rijsttafel' rice dishes and vegetables from the organic vegetable garden. This accommodation is worthy of an Oscar.
Included in the itinerary - A spa treatment at your hotel. The treatments provided here are locally-prepared and use natural ingredients from remote areas of Belize. The centre specialises in traditional Thai massage and the staff have studied the ancient techniques.

Belize's coral reef is carefully cared for, keeping it in a remarkable state of conservation. The health of corals is a key indicator of the health of the entire ecosystem. From single-cell algae to large hammerhead sharks and numerous turtles, there's so much life to behold in an endless array of colours and shapes. Underwater adventures are the main thing to do here. However, Placencia is also great to use as a base for exploring inland: the Cockscomb Jaguar Reserve basin, the mangroves and the Monkey River... At sunset, visit one of the many bars in the village, sit back and relax with your feet in the sand and the rhythm of reggae in your ears.
In the itinerary - Snorkelling in Silk Caye Reserve. This marine reserve is located about 30 miles from the coast of Placencia, along the reef. The waters, just off a couple of idyllic deserted islands lined with white sand and dotted with coconut trees, are rich in micro-organisms. Large marine animals such as turtles, sharks and rays find food here, while light currents make it possible to see majestic shoals of tropical fish along the edge of the reef. Dive into this amazing underwater world with a mask and snorkel. And there's a barbecue on the beach for lunch... feel the sand under your feet and watch the ocean.