MELT AWAY THE WINTER BLUES AT KANANTIK REEF & JUNGLE RESORT
Leave the cold behind and escape to sultry Belize where the sea meets the jungle     

SOUTH STANN CREEK, Belize – As the thermometer plunges and the snow falls, now is the time to melt away those winter blues at Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort, a pristine eco-sensitive resort surrounded by 300 acres of jungle on the southern coast of Belize.   

Kanantik, which means "to take care" in Maya Mopan, is situated on the shore and features 25 secluded, thatched-roof cabanas designed with an ancient Mayan feel and accented with a touch of Belizean flair. The resort's design, featured in Architectural Digest magazine, plays on sustainability and luxury with cabanas featuring beautiful handmade furnishings, rain showers, a spacious sitting area, wrap-around deck and local hardwoods. 

There is never a shortage of adventurous outings at Kanantik with options such as snorkeling on the Belize Barrier reef, visiting Maya ruins and hiking to scenic waterfalls. Guests can explore the surrounding jungle by canoeing in peaceful rivers to the adjacent Sapodilla Lagoon where it's possible to spot manatees and other wildlife. 

Waking up to find jaguar tracks imbedded in the sand is a true testament to nature's proximity as the resort is located just four miles from the 150,000-acre Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, the world's first jaguar preserve. The resort even has two of its own observation towers, perfect for bird watching, taking photos and for attempting to spot the exotic jaguar in its natural habitat.

Kanantik makes travel to this Central American getaway even more convenient for guests. After arriving in Belize City on American Airlines, Continental, Delta Airlines, Grupo TACA or US Airways, guests take a 20-minute Tropic Air flight directly from the Belize International Airport to Kanantik, which has its own private airstrip. Tropic Air stops at the resort on regularly scheduled flights four days a week.

Now is the perfect time to book a cabana at Kanantik for a week away from the chilly winter winds. Those who book a seven-night stay at the resort will pay the cost of a five-night stay, a savings of over $680 per couple. For a shorter adventurous break, travelers can book a four-night stay and pay for just three nights, a savings of more than $340 per couple.

These deals are valid until April 11, 2010, and are for the Cabana Only rate, which is $342 per night and is inclusive of tax and service charges. Visit Kanantik's website at www.kanantik.com for information on packages. Children aged 14 and older are welcome at the resort. For reservations, call 1-877-759-8834.

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