First things first: We had the best wedding ever!!!! Photos will take several weeks to compile, however, so in the meantime, be content with luscious photos from our 2-week Belize Honeymoon.
And please don’t demand (as several well-meaning souls have already) that I stop writing during my Honeymoon. If I hated writing, I would stop, but our Honeymoon philosophy is that of Cartman from South Park, “I do what I want!” and writing gives me great joy.
So trust, dear readers, that we are fully taking advantage of all that Belize has to offer, AND reveling in a few hours each day of online work (on our private balcony gazing out across the infinity pool to the azure ocean). Ok? Ok.

Here are the 3 distinct parts of our Honeymoon you can look forward to reading about:
For the first third, we are on the stunning island of Ambergris Caye and are graciously hosted in one of the most beautiful hotels of Belize in San Pedro. We shall be snorkeling on a day-long boat expedition, strolling through the bustling town, and eating heartily. Mmm.
Next, we head into the lush green interior of the country, San Ignacio, where we are hosted by a luxury resort in Belize’s jungle known for its decor, cuisine, and expeditions to the many surrounding Mayan ruins. Thrilling!
Finally, we head south to the miles-long peninsula of beaches at Placencia and stay at one of the top oceanfront villas in Belize. We anticipate ridiculously long, sandy beaches, seafood, and sights to swoon for. Yay!
Excited? We are, too, and we’re LOVING the sweet country of Belize so far.
So, how did we get to this first paradise island, Ambergris Caye?
It’s dramatic, people, dramatic: a VEEEERY SMALL PLANE over the Caribbean Sea!
This is a particularly fitting detail if you remember the crazy fourth date Colin took me on: a flying lesson on a terrifying 4-person plane.
Just like on our date, I was trembling like a palm frond in a tropical storm as we boarded the teensy plane.
The interior was so small that I couldn’t even sit next to my new husband (HUSBAND?!) on the mini plane, which was probably good for him because I have a tendency to squeeze his hand so hard that it bruises when I’m nervous.
But people, let me tell you: as the baby plane whirred its rotating propeller and miraculously lifted off the ground, the beauty took over all fear.
“It’s a tour unto itself!” cooed the lady sitting next to me.
“Mmmmm…” I agreed, heart fluttering with love for such a precious view.
As you gaze at these photos, perhaps you will agree.
Stay tuned for updates from Belize, and keep the suggestions and connections coming!

The author, Lillie Marshall, is a 6-foot-tall National Board Certified Teacher of English, fitness fan, and mother of two who has been a public school educator since 2003. She launched Around the World “L” Travel and Life Blog in 2009, and over 4.2 million readers have now visited this site. Lillie also runs TeachingTraveling.com and DrawingsOf.com. Subscribe to her monthly newsletter, and follow @WorldLillie on social media!
Brigid
Wednesday 27th of March 2013
Sounds like your honeymoon was amazing! I'm off to Belize tomorrow...starting in Caye Caulker, Hopkins, then San Ignacio...really looking forward to checking out the ruins and the ATM caves! I definitely won't be getting into any tiny planes though, I'm a terrible flyer, so overland it is for me!
Lillie
Wednesday 27th of March 2013
Have a wonderful time!
Estes
Sunday 29th of July 2012
Good on you, Lillie. Though it would be nice, people don't have to "get it" for you to enjoy doing "...what you want."
Lillie
Sunday 29th of July 2012
Wise point, Estes!
Gina
Thursday 26th of July 2012
That is a tiny plane! What great views! And don't worry, I wrote during my honeymoon, too. :)
Lillie
Thursday 26th of July 2012
Thanks, and hooray!
Tracy Antonioli
Wednesday 25th of July 2012
I love this! Great photos and GREAT attitude about the continued blogging. I'm one of the people who gets it--there's no way I could stop writing during traveling. That would be like...not breathing while running. Have a GREAT time, and I look forward to many more stunning photos and stories. Oh and congrats!
Lillie
Wednesday 25th of July 2012
Tracy, THANK YOU! I so appreciate you understanding that an activity isn't work and thus doesn't need to be stopped during vacation if you love it! I feel a lot more stress when I'm not writing than when I am, and I'm not sure why it's considered fine to read during vacation, but not to write. Anyway, more luscious photos and stories coming up!
Micki
Wednesday 25th of July 2012
Lillie, you had me at "Honeymoon philosophy is that of Cartman from South Park." Love it. And congratulations! What a wonderful place for a honeymoon.
Lillie
Wednesday 25th of July 2012
HAH! Glad you approve. It only works if you say it in the Cartman voice. :) Thanks! We are LOVING our choice of Honeymoon country!!!