Antigua had many mixed reviews and a lot of people had reported muggings, but I found the locals there to be very friendly and welcoming of tourists. Obviously there are the few undesirable folk but you get them everywhere! We stayed at the Jungle party hostel as recommended by some friends, cost 75 quetzals per night ($10), no air con but a comfortable sleep and great socialising. I'm beginning to get very fond of the swings in place of bar stools and have final...

We decided to get the early boat off the island at 8am so we would be sure to get the bus at the port in Belize at 10am. Arrived with an hour to spare and bought some cheap sandwiches for $3 US. The bus again was spacious with air con and an easy journey of 2 and a half with a quick connecting taxi to Flores (make sure to avail of the only ATM there in the town when you stop.) We stayed at another hotel Villa del Lago - this has been working out as a cheap optio...