Belize Hotel
Belize
Rather than traveling alone, use a reputable tour organization. It is best to stay in groups, travel in a caravan consisting of two or more vehicles, and stay on the main roads. Ensure that someone not traveling with you is aware of your itinerary. Travelers should avoid budget hotels, which lack security guards and safes for guests, as guests in such hotels are more vulnerable to crime. Do not explore back roads or isolated paths near tourist sites. And remember always to pay close attention to your surroundings. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
The Radisson Fort George Hotel and Marina, and the Fiesta Inn open their main pools to non-hotel guests, who have come for a meal. However, the Radisson and Fiesta graciously allow Embassy personnel and their immediate families to use the pool. Also, a public pool has just been completed. ... The Embassy forms part of the Special Embassy Program (SEP). It includes Political/Econ/Commercial, Consular, and Administrative Sections; a 50-volunteer Peace Corps program; DEA; an IBB/VOA relay station 200 road miles south in Punta Gorda; a U.S. Department of Agriculture inspector 50 miles west in Belmopan; and a Military Liaison Office at Belize airport. Housing Temporary QuartersLast Updated: 11/28/2003 2:31 PM Newcomers usually stay at the Radisson Fort George, the Chateau Caribbean, or the Fiesta Inn hotels, all in walking distance of the Embassy. The Embassy rate for a single room is about US$70. These are three-star hotels, and the facilities are ... [Read More]
Mexico/ Central America/ Carribbean – Educational Advising Centers – EducationUSA
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International Narcotics Control Strategy Reports
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORTMARCH 1995BUREAU FOR INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AFFAIRSCANADA, MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA 117Belize 119Canada 123Costa Rica 126El Salvador 130Guatemala 133Honduras 137Mexico 140Nicaragua 148Panama 151BELIZEI. SummaryBelize's uncontrolled coast and large interior give it the potential to be a significant transshipment point for cocaine moving from South America to the United States. It is a limited producer of marijuana. The Belizean police and the Belize Defense Force (BDF) cooperate with ... [Read More]
Foreign Entry Requirements
AUSTRALIA - *Passport, Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or non-electronic label visa, proof of onward or return ticket, and sufficient funds are required. An ETA or non-electronic label visa is required for tourist or business stays of up to 3 months. An ETA is an electronically stored authority to travel to Australia and can be obtained online at www.ETA.immi.gov.au or through participating travel agencies or airlines. Minors not accompanied by a parent or traveling with only one parent need notarized written parental consent from the absent parent(s). AIDS test required for permanent resident visa for applicants age 15 and older; tests taken in the U.S. are acceptable. More information about entry requirements to Australia (including for longer stays) is available on the Embassy of Aus ... [Read More]
US Embassy Guatemala City - Recent Crime Incidents Involving Foreigners
1 1 08/30/04 1 1 CA-9, KM 60: At 5:30 p.m. a foreign couple was driving on the Ruta Atlántico when they were stopped by five individuals dressed in blue clothes, similar to national police uniforms, and driving a blue double-cabin pick-up. Two of the men took one of the tourists to the bushes where they sexually abused her. The second tourist was hit and kicked by the other three men who threatened him if he reported the incident to the police or his embassy. 1 08/24/04 1 1 Antigua, Sacatepéquez: A foreign resident who runs a local non-governmental organization was extorted by a man claiming to be a member of t ... [Read More]
Foreign Entry Requirements
HONG KONG, SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION - *Passport and onward/return transportation by sea/air required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days. Confirmed hotel and flight reservations recommended during peak travel months. Departure tax 80 Hong Kong dollars (approx. $10.30) and airport security tax 33 HK dollars (approx. $4.29) paid at airport. Visa required for work or study. For other types of travel, consult the Visa Section of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China (202/338-6688). Internet: www.china-embassy.org ... [Read More]
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