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Spotlight on Belize River Lodge

By Edward Johnston| 2019-03-25T16:34:39-04:00 January 17th, 2012|Uncategorized|

Belize River Lodge Belize River Lodge will be celebrating its 52ndbirthday this year. Previously known as Barothy’s Caribbean Lodge, it was the first [...]

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Turneffe Flats Lodge Last Minute Deal

By Edward Johnston| 2019-03-25T16:35:43-04:00 December 27th, 2011|Uncategorized|

Turneffe Flats Turneffe Flats Lodge , located on the Turneffe Atoll, celebrated their 30th anniversary this year. With the beach front accommodations, excellent service and world known fishing programs, it’s no wonder after 30 years Turneffe Flats still remains one of Belize’s best fishing lodges. They are always working hard to make their customers have the best experience possible. In September of this year, Turneffe Flats moved their Belize City operations to the Radisson Hotel Marina. This move will provide their customers with a much nicer experience upon arrival in Belize City. This hotel has two nice restaurants, a bar, and a coffee shop, just to name a few items, to keep you busy while you are waiting for your boat to arrive to take you to the lodge. […]

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Belize River Lodge’s New Addition: Long Caye Island Resort

By Edward Johnston| 2019-01-15T11:33:59-04:00 October 11th, 2011|Get Away, Travel|

Long Caye Island Resort : Belize River Lodge Long Caye Island Resort Belize River Lodge is now operating a new resort called [...]

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Fly fishing the Bountiful Waters of Ascension Bay

By Edward Johnston| 2019-01-15T11:44:56-04:00 October 4th, 2011|Stories, Travel|

One of Casa Blanca Lodge’s Custom Designed Dolphin Super Skiffs Enjoy some of the finest Ascension Bay fishing and Espiritu Bay fishing for permit, bonefish, tarpon, snook and a host of other species in their crystal clear waters. These two bays are located right in the heart of the Sian Ka’an National Park. A Nice Ascension Bay Snook caught by Edward Johnston of Leisure Time Travel, Inc. Edward Johnston of Leisure Time Travel has been to this part of the Yucatan peninsula twenty-nine times in the past twenty years and has caught 80 permit on fly at Ascension Bay. So to say the least, we have plenty of firsthand experience to share with you. Ascension Bay Permit #62 caught on fly by Edward Johnston of Leisure TIme Travel, Inc. Casa Blanca Lodge, Playa Blanca Lodge and Casa Redonda Suites are three first class lodges located on the Ascension Bay. All the rooms are large and air-conditioned. There is an abundance of staff. The food is an excellent combination of Mexican, Mayan, and American dishes. The service is great. And the water is very drinkable and purified as it comes from a reverse osmosis system. These lodges access some of the last remote fisheries in the Caribbean. If you are looking for a refined resort experience with luxury accommodations in remote locations, your search is over. […]

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Beautiful New Fishing Lodge–Grand Slam Lodge!

By Edward Johnston| 2019-01-15T12:02:23-04:00 September 29th, 2011|Stories, Travel|

Serene Caribbean Waters of Grand Slam Fly Fishing Lodge at Dawn Leisure Time Travel, Inc. gladly adds this new lodge to our list of Yucatan Lodges. Grand Slam Fly Fishing Lodge is located on the northern edge of Ascension Bay which is located in the middle of the huge acres of Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve. While at Grand Slam Fly Fishing Lodge you will spend your days sight casting for Bonefish, Tarpon and Permit. Your evening will be spent enjoying all the luxurious items the lodge has to offer. Grand Slam Fly Fishing Lodge Cabana The lodge has 12 spacious luxury cabanas situated along the beach. Also on the property is the Kai restaurant and bar, the Grand Slam office and the fly shop. All rooms have air conditioning, a comfortable bed dressed in fine linens, tile floors, deluxe bathrooms, and a flat screen satellite TV…and the list doesn’t stop here. Your fishing days will begin and end directly in front of the lodge. If it is too windy outside, the lodge also offers a dock on the back side of the island about 5 minutes away that you can board your boat from. You will be fishing from a well designed and efficient 21’ custom fiberglass fishing boat equipped with late model outboard motors. These Panga boats have plenty of storage and a large stable casting platform. […]

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Bahama Lodges Preparing for the Fall Bonefish Season!!!

By Edward Johnston| 2019-03-25T16:48:15-04:00 September 27th, 2011|Fishing Tips, Travel|

A few of our favorite Bahamian lodges including Abaco Lodge, Bair’s Lodge, and Mars Bay have closed for the summer. In the Bahamas, during the months of August & September, many of the fishing guides harvest spiny lobster. This time is a perfect time for the lodge staff to prepare for the next group of anglers just waiting their turn to get in on the action. Here is a little bit of information about a few Bahamian lodges, to help you choose where you would like to visit next… Abaco Lodge is situated on a picturesque site overlooking the “Marls of Abaco”. The Marls have long been known by well-traveled bone fisherman as one of the most unique and productive fisheries in the Bahamas. The boat dock is less than twenty-five steps from the main lodge. Each angler has their own private single-occupancy room that is outfitted with a Queen Anne style bed with a comfortable mattress to get a good night’s sleep. BUT before you retire for the night, you may want enjoy a nice drink or two at the fully stocked bar. […]

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