Turneffe Flats Lodge is located on the Turneffe Atoll, 30 miles off the coast of Belize. Situated in the middle of the pristine Turneffe ecosystem, the lodge is ideally located to take advantage of the atoll's 250 square miles of flats, reefs, lagoons, and astonishingly rich marine habitats. Bonefish and permit thrive on the area's expansive flats and tarpon and other species can be found in the deeper cuts and lagoons that surround the islands of the atoll. One of the things that makes Turneffe Flats stand out are the huge home flats that surround the lodge, collectively the best wading flats in all of Belize.

Aside from great fishing for anglers of all skill levels and experience, the lodge offers a number of additional activities and "Atoll Adventure" packages designed specifically for non-anglers. If you and your spouse or partner share different levels of enthusiasm for fly fishing, this might well be the perfect tropical destination to meet both of your vacation needs.

Non-fishing activities include snorkeling, scuba diving, guided bird watching tours, eco-flats wildlife/sealife tours, dolphin and manatee watching, Belizean cooking classes, Mayan culture tours, and (of course) all of the sunbathing you can muster on the white sand beach in front of the lodge.

Accomodations are as you would picture for the perfect tropical island paradise - spacious air-conditioned cabanas located right on the beach with spectacular panoramic views of Turneffe's coral reef. All rooms are furnished with a queen bed and an extra long single bed, ample closet space, a chest of drawers, and a sitting area. Each cabana has a private bath with two sinks and a shower.

The main lodge is the social center for Turneffe Flats' guests. A pre-dinner gathering area for hors d'oevres and refreshemnts, you can choose to socailize and mingle with new found friends in the cool air-conditioning or out on the large screened veranda. Breathtaking views from the upper and lower levels of the main lodge make it a favorite gathering spot to share adventure stories of the day.

Meals are served in the main lodge family style. The main entrees are a tasty combintation of Belizean and American cuisine incorporating fresh seafood, local produce, and home-baked pastries. Vacation packages include three full meals with dinner being the biggest meal of the day. Dinner is served after the social hour and includes soup or salad, a main entree of seafood, chicken, pork, or beef, and a homemade dessert. Lunches are usually packed up and taken out in the boat for the day, but some non-fishing guests might opt to do a morning activity and return to the lodge for lunch. Special dietary needs can be accomodated with advance notice.

You are in good hands with Gordon Nash as your host. Gordy has travelled the globe in pursuit of saltwater fish - if it has fins and swims the salt he's cast a fly to it! Laid back and easy to talk with, Gordy will be there before during and after your trip to assure that you will have the highest quality experience.

Trip Dates: May 10 - 17, 2008