Sailed Belize several times and really enjoyed it, but not recently. Agree with FLJim about much less developed, was not unusual to not see another boat all day. Could just pull up behind any island, drop anchor and be set for night. Chartered several times with TMM, when they had base there. I think Moorings is the only charter outfit now. Local fishermen would sail out to the reef and work till they had enough lobster and fish to return to mainland, sometimes up to a week. So, they prized COLD beer and we found the "exchange rate" was a six pack of cold Belikin for a half dozen lobsters. You sail along the world's second longest barrier reef, skinny water and great snorkeling.

Also, I found the people of Belize to be the most polite I have encountered in any country...including my own!