Best Resort: Chaa Creek Chaa Creek kicks ass!!! Hands down the best resort in Central America! They have a spa and a new pool, not to mention they have a natural history museum on site, and they also have horses and do mountain biking rides. Top notch! National Geographic listed them in their Top 50 Eco Lodges

Best Must See Unique Lodge: Parrot Nest Yes, at the Parrot Nest you can sleep in a treehouse in a 100 foot guanacaste tree. You must see it to believe it: Parrot Nest is located on the Mopan river in beautiful Bullet Tree Falls a few miles out of town - far away from all the noise. Tel: 820.4058 - 669-6068

Best In Town Resort: Cahal Pech Village Resort Cahal Pech wins because of the wonderful, fully encompassing view of San Ignacio, and its pools and jacuzzi. And the teradactyl! Their bartender is great, and has been written about many times. Located right next to the Cahal Pech ruins. 824-3740

Best In Town Hotel: Tia Maria's Tia Maria's is not only newly renovated, but they did it to the highest standards, and they even have bath tubs! It has a shared kitchen for guests, a great hang out balcony that has books and games, free Wi-fi, and secure parking in the back. It's located on the upper floor of the Plaza Del Rio Mall, which is around a 5 minute walk from downtown. West Street. 824.2825

Best Downtown Motel: Tropicool Hotel Tropicool is the place to stay if you want to stay in downtown San Ignacio. They have nice cabins in a secure property, and they are well priced. Literally in the heart of downtown. They also have a great gift shop. 30 Burns Ave. Tel: 804.3052

Best Birding Lodge: Duplooy's Duplooy's is great for birding, and they have the Belize Botanic Gardens on site. They are also located on the Macal river, and not too far from Chaa Creek and their Natural History Museum.

Best In the Jungle Lodge: Martz Farm Martz Farm is quite unique. It's really out there in the jungle. Be sure and walk down the waterfall if you go there.

Tripadvisors #1 Resort: Mystic River Mystic River is an adventure in the rain forest. They have cabanas, a great restaurant, an infinity pool, and a great location just outside of town. They are located on the Macal river in Cristo Rey. 678-6700

Best Guest House: Sunshine Suites Sunshine Suites is beautiful, very secure, and owned by some really nice people. The suite is immaculate, and romantic too. Sunshine Suites is located a few blocks from downtown, on 4th Street, so they don't get the noise pollution, yet are a quick walk away from all the action. Tel: 824.2045 email them at: info@sunshinebelize.com