30 | LUXlife Magazine Sustainable Fishing Lodge of the Year 2024 – Belize For centuries, fishing has been synonymous with peace and tranquillity. Belize River Lodge epitomises this feeling, providing flats fishing in a naturalist’s paradise. Its exciting variety of native fish entices enthusiasts from around the world, and from the peace of a mahogany lodge and tropical surroundings, they venture out for the fishing adventure of a lifetime. Belize River Lodge provides guests worldclass fishing adventures and premium riverside accommodation. Since 1961, it has been an eminent sports fishing lodge offering flats fishing for both fly and conventional anglers. Over the course of its life, it has expanded its services to include marine tours, birding, Maya site tours, and other local adventures. Not only does it offer the perfect spot for sustainable sports fishing, but the owners of the lodge take great pride in their home, sitting on many NGO boards which have helped pass legislation to protect the sports fishery and the natural assets of Belize. “The Belize River Lodge rests quietly on the lush, green banks of the Belize Olde River, only 3.5 from its mouth. Our delightful, historic mahogany lodge is situated amidst a relaxing tropical setting. Relax and rejoice in our Belizean hospitality and our gourmet combination of fine Belizean-Creole cuisine.” When guests enter the lodge, they’re welcomed as a friend and treated as the highest priority. The Belize River Lodge experience is underscored by the attentiveness of its gracious hosts and staff, who do all they can to ensure comfort, fine food, and a memorable stay. That’s one of the many reasons it attracts so many repeat guests! Owners Mike and Margeurite believe in leading by example, instilling these values in staff who have all come to embody their attitude that “guests and their comfort always come first.” The Belize sports fishing lodge experience sees guests targeting permit, bonefish, tarpon, snook, and a vast array of variety species such as snapper, jacks, barracuda, and tripletail. On a 23-foot fiberglass Panga, with two anglers per vessel and a professional guide, guests enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife that surrounds them while they set out in search of the grand slam. As industry pioneers, Mike and Margeurite have embraced the mission of sustainable sport fishing practices since they bought the lodge in 1986. Their commitment to sustainable fishing and living practices permeates every part of the operation, and they take pride in teaching younger generations to perpetuate this environmentally conscious attitude. “We recruit from our outlying Belizean villages and towns,” says Margeurite, “looking for young, mature individuals. We use a lot of personal recommendations to find young people who are very hardworking, honest, and dependable.” “Belize River Lodge is trying to go as ‘green’ as possible with re-usable or multi-use products that leave less of a footprint on the environment. We have done so for years, and we re-consider all traditional products in favour of new practices to offer the most sustainable products and services.” In the lodge’s future, it aims to maintain its reputation for outstanding hospitality, and with a consistent stream of business and the expertise of its esteemed owners, this is just about guaranteed. Mike and Margeurite aim to have their children and key employees hosting guests and coming on-board to bring modern touches to the lodge. Throughout its future, they are keen to retain the welcoming, friendly, and homey atmosphere for which Belize River Lodge is known and appreciated. Contact: Marguerite Miles Company: Belize River Lodge Web Address: www.belizeriverlodge.com
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