WOW - Another amazing visitor at Kanantik!

Jaguar Visits Kanantik!

While some resorts claim to be located in a pristine, natural environment, Kanantik truly proves it once again! During the evening, a Jaguar walked along the southern edge of Kanantik, and then directly along our beach, in front of our cabanas! These beautiful and elusive animals are very endangered, and we are lucky to have them in our area.

We are very lucky to be located in this area, and we are very fortunate to have these amazing visitors.

River Otter Pays a visit to Kanantik

A very rare sighting at Kanantik yesterday!! A River Otter (real name: Tropical Otter) was seen walking along the beach at Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort. These endangered animals are very rarely seen now, and yesterday's visit was a wonderful surprise.

We think it may have traveled along the creek that runs from the jungle to the sea, and it walked along our beach. These River Otters are small mammals that live in fresh water, and eat mostly fish. This is a beautiful creature, and it was a very special treat to have seen one.

New Visitor at Kanantik

We have had a surprise visitor lately at Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort - a Baird's Tapir. These animals are not usually found near Kanantik because of our proximity to the ocean, however since we are surrounded by a lot of water, they have been visiting us! The Baird's Tapir is the national animal of Belize. Can you guess the national bird of Belize that can also be seen at Kanantik? If you guessed Toucan, you are correct!

The Baird's Tapir is also known as a 'mountain cow'. The image above may be misleading as to its size - these animals can grow to 800 pounds! Not bad for an animal that forages on leaves and fallen fruit.

We first saw footprints of the Tapir two weeks ago, near our access road, by our kitchen, and by the beachside near the cabanas. So, if you wake up one morning, step out of your cabana onto your wraparound deck, and see our friendly Tapir, don't be alarmed. Just realize that you are lucky to have seen Belize's national animal.

Agoutis at Kanantik

A Hungry Agouti visiting Kanantik

Kanantik has lots of visitors - even very small ones! Agoutis are small rodents, related to guinea pigs. They live in a small family, and their lifespan is up to 20 years! The mother and father Agouti are mates for life.

These vegetarian animals eat fruits that drop from nearby trees. They particularly enjoy the local coconuts, as their strong canine teeth are able to make a hole in the cask allowing them to drink the water and eat the pulp.

Our friendly local Agouti, which tend to be quite shy, are now used to our guests at the resort, and often pose for photos - like this one! Agoutis are but one of the many species of wildlife guests can witness firsthand at Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort.

Kanantik - Named Best of the Best

Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort

named to

Conde Nast Traveler

Gold List 2011

Conde Nast Traveler magazine has just released its super-exclusive Gold List, and Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort has been recognized as one of the Best of the Best for 2011. This ultimate list of the Best Places to Stay in the World, was selected by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler.

The Gold List was carefully chosen based on data collected from the magazine’s anual Readers’ Choice Survey. Among the criteria used for grading the resorts included Rooms, Location, Design, Service, Activities, and Food. With an overall score of 90.4, Kanantik was the only resort in all of Belize to be chosen for this prestigious recogntion.

Roberto Fabbri, Kanantik’s Managing Director and Owner, comments “All of us at Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort are honored to have been recognized in such an exclusive list by the world’s preeminent travel magazine. There are literally thousands of hotels and resorts worldwide, and Kanantik was selected to be amongst the very best. It is a true testament to the hard work of our amazing staff and their personal attention they give each and every resort guest. We simply could not be more proud to receive this tremendous recognition, and we are honored to be voted Belize’s premier resort.”

Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort is located on 300 acres in the Stann Creek District of Belize, a short flight, to a private airstrip, from the capital city. With only 25 beachfront Cabanas, Kanantik provides a truly relaxing and truly authentic Belizean holiday. The Belize-inspired individual cabanas at Kanantik are fully air-conditioned, and feature thatched roofs, spacious outdoor decks, four poster beds, large private bathrooms, and soaring ceilings. Easy access to the Resort’s 1,300 feet of private, palm-fringed sandy beach allow guests the opportunity to relax in luxury and seclusion.

Many exciting adventures are available at Kanantik, including pristine scuba diving with the onsite dive operation, wildlife tours including birdwatching and visits to the neighboring Jaguar preserve, trips to ancient Mayan ruins, kayaking, river canoeing, snorkeling, and so much more.

For more information, please contact Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort at:

www.Kanantik.com

Toll Free: 877-759-8834

marketing@Kanantik.com

Happy Holidays from Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort

The Happiest of Holiday wishes to all of our many friends and family around the globe from Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort.

Friendly Coatimundi Visit Kanantik

Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort is home to many friendly neighbors . . .

A group of Coatimundi paid a visit to Kanantik Resort last week. Feeding on the fruits of some native palm trees, this group was quite photogenic! Coatimundi normally live in large groups of females and babies. When the males become adults and mature for reproduction, they are kicked out of the group. After leaving the group, male Coatimundi live a rather solitary life (except when it is time for reproduction).

These Coatimundi are just one example of the amazing variety of wildlife near Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort.

More Accolades for Kanantik Resort!

Kanantik Resort continues to receive more rave reviews. In the recent Luxury Living International Newsletter, author Mark Peterson, in an article entitled Top Resorts in Belize: Exotic Expectations, Great Accommodations, raves about Kanantik Resort:

Kanantik Resort
If you want a quiet place on a very nice private beach, Kanantik is for you (last time I was there they didn't allow kids). Feels like your own private resort. There are only 20 or so very cool, private, tasteful beach cabanas with indoor/outdoor baths. The landscape and grounds are manicured to perfection and the service and staff are perfect, too. For the most part it's all-inclusive but don't let that fool you. This is a very custom experience and the food and drinks are great. Roberto, the owner, a divemaster, has one of the finest diving operations in the country with a beautiful dock system and two really nice boats. If you are looking for a beach hut but don't want to rough it too much I highly recommend this place. Oh, and it has it's own private airstrip.

Kanantik Named a TOP RESORT by Conde Nast Traveler

Kanantik Resort named a TOP RESORT by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine

Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort is very proud to have been voted #3 TOP RESORT for Central/South America, in the Conde Nast Traveler magazine's 23rd Annual Reader's Choice Award.

"We are thrilled to learn that Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort has received this honor, by one of the most prestigious travel publications in the world", states Roberto Fabbri, Managing Director and Owner of Kanantik Resort. "To be recognized in this Reader's Choice award is a true testament to all the hard work of our amazing team, and to the quality of both the Resort and the experience at Kanantik."

Want to learn more about Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort? Please visit www.Kanantik.com

Great NEW SPECIALS @ Kanantik

This is the BEST TIME to visit Kanantik & Belize!

Your dreams of visiting tropical Belize can be a reality. Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort has just introduced two GREAT NEW SPECIALS.

Stay for 7 nights/Pay for 5 nights

That's right - enjoy TWO FREE NIGHTS. Valid for travel NOW through 31 March 2011. But act fast - we can't give away free nights forever!

(special may not be combined with any other specials)

FREE MEALS

Stay for 5 nights - Buy One Meal Plan, and the 2nd Guest gets the Meal Plan for FREE

Valid for travel NOW through 31 March 2011.

(special may not be combined with any other specials)

Tropical Living at Kanantik Resort

Your Cabana at Kanantik

Imagine . . . a luxurious private thatched-roof cabana, nestled in lush tropical gardens, fronting a sandy beach. Relax on the large wraparound deck; read a book while lounging on a comfy sofa in the sitting area; indulge in your tropical rainshower; be amazed by the traditional handiwork and ancient Maya design; and get a great night's sleep in the king-size four poster bed.

There are many Resorts in Belize, but you will simply not find a more Belizean Resort than Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort.

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