When
traveling a lot, it is possible to wake up one morning and
not be able to remember where you are. That happened to
me once in Jordan , while traveling the Middle East . The
last time it happened was a few months ago. I awoke to an
unusual setting, such beautiful sounds, and sights, I thought,
surely I must have awakened in “paradise.” It
certainly looked like the Garden of Eden in my professional
opinion !
I was sunk deep into bed with a luxurious feather comforter
on top, tropical birds filled the air with exotic sounds,
and from my windows I could see the early morning sun shining
through the large semi-transparent tropical flowers that
seemed to be blooming all around my cabaña. Remembering
the brochure for the Maruba Spa of Belize Central America,
I realize they had under-advertised the beauty of this jungle
retreat! My main agenda that day was to schedule my
morning and evening body massages and scrubs.
While
the birds filled my room with their morning songs, and the
tropical flowers flooded the room with exotic aromas, picking
up their brochure I read… “Maruba Resort Jungle
Spa ® is a place forgotten by time. An oasis of charm
and grace where everyday problems melt away. Not your traditional
spa, Maruba offers an alternative to the regimen and routine.
The resort has been conceived and created to blend various
Mayan, Creole, and African designs side by side with our
jungle setting. The result is dreamy, romantic, and totally
relaxing.
Relax amidst the richness and splendor of exotic birds and
fauna. Our Jungle Falls swimming pool will cool you in the
day and the Japanese tub will make evening star gazing an
unforgettable experience.
Our spa offers all natural treatments derived from ancient
techniques which incorporate our natural products produced
from Maruba Therapy ® and the surrounding jungle environment.
We specialize in a number of Mud Treatments using our all
natural Mood Muds®. Indulge yourself and be taken away
from the hustle & bustle of everyday life. All rooms
have air condition, tile floors & radios with CD players.”
Now
I also understood why Maruba is the only hotel, resort and
spa in Belize chosen to be a member of the American Express
Platinum Card Fine Hotels, Resorts and Spa Program. They
certainly earned my “best pampering award of the year.”
They offer the Garden View Suite (2), Chapel/”Honey
mood ” Suite, Jungle Villa Suite, Master Suite, Jungle
Tree House Suite, and the Opium Villa suite (will accommodate
5 guest. A guest can choose between the following plans:
Arabian Plan ( Standard room and breakfast) , Modified American
Plan (Standard room, breakfast, and dinner) American Plan
(Standard room, breakfast, lunch and gourmet dinner). Open
air dining under candle light at night with gourmet meals,
will insure a “trip to remember.”
Arriving at the airport, one takes the New Northern Highway
heading north and at mile marker 40 and 1/2 turn back east
deeper into the Jungle until you arrive at the entrance
to “paradise.” With reservations they will pick
you up at the airport and take you to the resort. Each unique
suite is set into the jungle so one does not realize there
is another world beyond your “secret suite.” You
will never be bored with all the activities available. One
can have guided boat tours on Crooked Tree Lagoon and experience
the awe of the Jabiru Stork, the largest bird in the Western
Hemisphere , as well as the colorful array of other wild
and exotic birds. See the exclusive Baboon or Howler Monkey
in their natural habitat. For fishermen, the Northern River
(which is a prime fishing area) empties into the Caribbean
Sea and is located about one mile from Maruba Resort Jungle
Spa.
The
resort offers a number of different fishing trips.
• Freshwater: Bass, Catfish and Gar
• Brackish water sport fishing including Tarpon
(2-3 ft.) and Snook
• Saltwater flats provide an excellent opportunity
to Bonefish
• Saltwater fishing allows one to catch Grouper,
Snapper, Jack, and Barracuda.
There is a large choice of activities such as the boat ride
from San Pedro that takes one through mangroves, tropical
flora, fauna, orchids, bromeliads, and birds. Guided tour
of ALTUN HA - famous Mayan Ruin or horseback ride in tropical
jungle and learn about the flora and fauna Tropical lunch.
Fishing, horse riding, snorkeling in the sea, Mayan ruins,
swimming pool, hot tub, but the real specialty are the spas!
Massages, six types of mud body packs, detoxifying and exfoliating
scrubs for the entire body, body wraps, manicures...all
the pampering one could ever dream of. After all, you are
in paradise! I had been their guest for two days, experienced
all of the above I could squeeze in 48 hours.
For
now, it is “back into the real world.” What a
shock, but “I shall return.” Paradise is spelled,
Maruba Resort Jungle Spa of Belize . Ok, I confess, spas
are my weakness. I love them! You can call for more information
(800) Maruba-7, or Phone: (713) 799-2031 Fax: (713) 795-8573,
e-mail: maruba@flash.net,
or visit the web sites at:
http://www.maruba-spa.com/
http://www.global-travel.co.uk/maruba.htm
There are direct flights from Dallas, Texas and many other
USA airports:
http://www.global-travel.co.uk/getting.htm
The list
of tv shows, magazine, newspaper and travel books that have
featured the resort exceed one hundred. Happy traveling!
