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Affordable Winter Trips in the Caribbean

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Placencia, Belize On the southern coast of Belize , the laid-back beach town of Placencia , on the tip of a 16-mile-long peninsula, offers access to the Belize Barrier Reef offshore and a bohemian town center.

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Watery, Peaceful, Wild: The Call of the Mangroves

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The island isn’t alone in its efforts: Similar mangrove-focused work has started around the world, in places like Indonesia , Australia , Belize and Florida , as fragile destinations balance tourism’s growth with the conservation — and restoration — of the natural resources that captivate visitors. Coral reefs get all the attention.

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