[Burrell Boom, Belize] Hotel Highlight: Black Orchid Resort

BURRELL BOOM, BELIZE

Black Orchid Resort was my little escape from the world… and it was wonderful.

By the time I got to my 5th resort in Belize, I was beat.ย  I don’t expect you to feel sorry for me for traveling this beautiful country, I’m just saying.

The in-room wi-fi was so welcome and comforting, I just can’t even tell you.ย  Many of the Belizean resorts had a limited, struggling or non-existent internet situation.ย  As a tourist- it’s good to unplug.ย  As someone who works online, it’s good to have reliable wifi.

CURRENT MOODย ?โ˜•??

Give me coffee and cable.ย  Loved this bed.ย  Im still sleepy.

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HOTEL ROOM FITNESS

It’s so easy to fall off my exercise game, especially during travel.ย  And especially in Belize.ย  ?? More shuttles ?and more rice ? โž• less veggies ? and less exercise ?โ€โ™€๏ธ has me feeling a little sluggish, and that’s definitely not my favorite feeling. ?

It can be really hard to stay motivated to exercise while traveling, but with a little bit of #instagram inspiration and a pair of #usa ?? socks, you can quickly remind yourself that your health is your wealth wherever the wind may take you. Shout out to @blackorchidresortbelize for having rooms spacious enough for yoga. ?โ€โ™€๏ธ ? This wall #coreworkout sock #yogachallenge was inspired by @beachyogagirl ?

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REAL LIFE

Transportation is always an issue when traveling and it can be a struggle to find a Christian church in a new and/or rural village, city or country. ?? All that to say… I miss church. ? I miss hugging my friends. Of course, I miss the worship music and I am always due for a good message from The Word. ?? But I know that the church is not a building. It is a body of believers left here on Earth to be used as His instruments to further His Kingdom. Some days my biggest insecurity is thinking about the kind of representative I am showing up as… I’m not perfect- even if I try really hard to be. ?

So when I see a sign like this, I smile. The ?power? of prayer is in The One who hears it and not the one who says it! And what a mighty power it is. With God, all things are possible. ?

P.S. Here’s your sign. ??

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Favorite things

  • The seclusion!ย  There did seem to be some retirees running around that I would have chatted up but I delighted in the privacy, air-condition, cable, huge room, comfy bed and wi-fi!

Keep in mind

  • There are not many eating options within walking distance.ย  Keep some snacks in your mini-fridge.
  • If you want to explore, you may want to rent a car.ย  Things are FAR away in the jungle.

Travel tips

  • Black Orchid schedules a ton of tours through Belize R Us.
  • Bring snacks.ย  I recommend nuts and dried fruit.ย  There are refrigerators in the room but mine was unplugged and I never tried to plug it in.
  • Bug spray.ย  The mosquitos can be ruthless.

Listed price is about $125 per night

360 photos

If you are into a more virtual experience, check out these 360 photos of the resort from my 360 Virtual Travel Facebook Page. (And โ€œlikeโ€ it if you like it!)

360 PHOTOS

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