Hello Monty,
I am booked on the Mexico, Guatemala and Belize holiday next February and, having received a copy of your 'Holiday Inspirations' booklet recently, I notice that we are now staying at the Banana Beach Resort in San Pedro, Belize instead of the Sunbreeze Hotel. This represents the 3rd change of hotel in Belize since the holiday was originally advertised, which prompts me to ask the following questions...
Is the information provided in the booklet correct?
If so, what is the reason for yet another change?
I have significant concerns having looked at reviews on Tripadvisor for this latest hotel which, whilst having some positive reviews, many include quotes saying that the property is 'far out of town', and 'outdated'. There are also numerous references to 'seaweed giving off a really bad smell', but most worryingly of all, there appears to be security problems at this hotel whereby guests have had personal belongings stolen from their hotel rooms.
Compare these comments with the completely positive opinions expressed about the Sunbreeze Hotel on the same site, and the following description in the 'Lonely Planet' guide which states that 'The Sunbreeze has lovely, clean and comfortable rooms with 2 double beds. Views range from nice to downright lovely'.
Based on this information, the latest change sounds like a significant downgrade in both accommodation and location (despite the supposed 4 star rating) and I have to question JY's motives for this. Whatever the reasons, continual changes of this nature do NOT sit well with me, particularly when such changes do not appear to be for the better.
Your comments would be appreciated.
Mike