8. Island time <\/h3>

Everything on the island is more of a laid-back, chill vibe, and things move slower. If you’re like me and living in a busy city, Ambergris Caye is the perfect place to slow down, be one with nature, and recharge.   <\/p>

Insider tip: <\/strong>Check out the happy hours along the beach in San Pedro; there are plenty of options to choose from, so you can’t go wrong! <\/p>

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9. Do you need to tip in San Pedro? <\/h3>

The answer is yes. Tipping in Belize is expected, just like in the U.S. You can tip on the entire bill if you’d like, but that’s not my thing. I suggest leaving at least %15 of the bill before tax for the tip.  <\/p>

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10. Watch out for the sandflies  <\/h3>

These little buggers are the worst! “No-see-ums,” as I learned, are sand flies that are on practically every beach in Belize. They bite, and well, it hurts. Wear baby oil or bug spray to keep the flies from biting you. Bug spray is, of course, great for keeping mosquitos away.\u00a0<\/p>

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11. Bring casual clothing <\/h3>

San Pedro wasn’t a fancy place, and I don’t recommend bringing anything you wouldn’t want to lose. Many of the roads on the island aren’t paved, so your shoes and clothing may get dusty when traveling around town either on foot or by golf cart. Also, most of the activities on the island are outdoors; you only really need to worry about comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. <\/p>

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12. Buy your libations at the airport <\/h3>

Before you leave the Belize international airport and head to San Pedro, stop at duty-free and stock up on the wine and liquor you think you will need beforehand. We noticed liquor and wine were more expensive on the island and purposefully wanted to avoid overpaying for bottles we passed in the airport for less! <\/p>

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Conclusion – Lady Chin’s Two Cents<\/h2>

There you have it! 12 important things you need to know before visiting Ambergris Caye, Belize. <\/p>

If you’ve visited Ambergris Caye before, what did you wish you knew beforehand? Share with us below! <\/p>

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