I Spent Another Birthday Alone, This Time in Belize 🇧🇿 |Travel Vlog: Ambergris Caye & San Ignacio

I spent another birthday alone. This time, I turned 36 in Belize, and it was one of the best trips I’ve ever had. In this video, I'm taking you along on my solo birthday trip to Belize, where I spent three nights on Ambergris Caye at the stunning Matachica Resort & Spa, and four nights on the mainland in the Cayo District at the Ka’ana Resort, and then Gaia Riverlodge. I experienced the reef and the rainforest, two completely different worlds. I swam with sharks and stingrays, crossed flying over the Great Blue Hole off my bucket list, explored ancient Mayan ruins at Xunantunich, and hiked through the rainforest. Whether you're planning a solo trip to Belize, looking for luxury travel inspiration, or just wondering what it actually feels like to celebrate your birthday by yourself, this video is for you. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Introduction 02:20 — Why I Chose Belize for My Solo Birthday Trip 03:19 — Matachica Resort Arrival | Beachfront SLH Property in Ambergris Caye, Belize 07:35 — Day 2: Snorkeling Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Shark Ray Alley & Day Trip to Caye Caulker 11:03 — Day 3: Solo Birthday in Belize | Great Blue Hole Scenic Flight, Secret Beach & Matachica Spa 15:14 — Day 4: Mexico Rocks Snorkeling, & Transfer to San Ignacio & Ka'ana Resort Arrival 18:33 — Day 5: Xunantunich Mayan Ruins & San Antonio Women's Co-op 31:37 — Day 6: Ka’ana Organic Garden Tour, Green Hills Butterfly Ranch & Arriving at Gaia Riverlodge in Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve 50:45 — Day 7: Morning Jungle Walk & Five Sisters Waterfall at Gaia Riverlodge 58:32 — Final Thoughts | Is Belize Worth It for a Solo Trip? Disclaimer: Some links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you make a purchase. 🏨 WHERE I STAYED (Small Luxury Hotels of the World Properties) → Matachica Resort, Ambergris Caye: https://expedia.com/affiliates/san-pe... → Ka'ana Resort, San Ignacio (SLH): https://expedia.com/affiliates/san-ig... → Gaia Riverlodge, Mountain Pine Ridge (SLH): https://expedia.com/affiliates/san-ig... 🤿 ACTIVITIES I BOOKED → Blue Hole Scenic Flight: Tropic Air: https://www.tropicair.com/tropic-air-... or Maya Island Air: https://www.mayaislandair.com/the-gre... → Caye Caulker Sailing with Snorkeling Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley: vi.me/UCpYu → Mexico Rocks Snorkeling: Booked through my hotel, Matachica Resort → Xunantunich Guided Tour: There are tour guides for hire upon arrival for $50 USD → San Antonio Women’s Coop: Booked through Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?.... Learn more about the co-op here: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tr... → Browse more Belize experiences: vi.me/TIOxQ ✈️ TRAVEL ESSENTIALS → eSIM (Airalo): https://airalo.tpk.lv/QD8e3IQN 🛍️ WHAT TO PACK → My full Belize packing list: https://shopmy.us/collections/5218983 ✈️ How I Find Cheap Flights I use Going to find cheap flights. Their team finds deals that are 40-90% off typical prices (around $550+ savings on international flights). You can try their Premium membership for free for 14 days, and test their international deal alerts + mistake fares using my link: https://going.sjv.io/2RYm9z MY FILMING GEAR → Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 & DJI Osmo Action 6 🔍 MORE FROM MY BELIZE TRIP ▶ The Great Blue Hole Scenic Flight: Is It Worth the $235?    • $235 Flight Over the Great Blue Hole in Be...   ▶ Why I Take Solo Birthday Trips and Why You Should Try One    • Why I Take Solo Birthday Trips and Why You...   If you're new here, I'm Dominique! I’m a native New Yorker documenting my love of travel, art, and the city that raised me. Subscribe for destination guides, NYC vlogs, and solo travel content every week. 🌍 FIND ME ON 📱 TikTok:   / inmycityandabroad   📸 Instagram:   / inmycityandabroad   🌐 Blog: https://inmycityandabroad.com/ #Belize #SoloTravel #BirthdayTrip #BelizeTravelGuide #SoloFemaleTraveler #AmbergrisCaye #SanPedro #SanIgnacio #GreatBlueHole #MayanRuins #Xunantunich #ATMCave #LuxuryTravel #MatachicaResort #KaanaResort #CentralAmericaTravel #TravelVlog #BlackTravelBlogger #BlackTravel #BlackWomenTravel #SoloBirthday #BelizeBarrierReef