We are planning a 12 day belize trip next summer for 3 women, 2 young and fit and one senior somewhat decrepit. we are all culturally adventurous and have lived/worked/traveled in the tropics and third world, we're fluent in spanish.

For lodging inland we want mid-price comfortable but exotic, not overrun with kids in July or August. Seriously. Also-more or less level grounds, easy walking paths, few stairs but handrails if there are; pools with handrails or river beach easy to walk to and get into; if no a/c then at least fans for nighttime. a place where guests can hang out during the day, or go into town and shop, while the others are ...ziplining. or whatever.

we are all interested in cuisine, culture, history, and nature preserves. river boats trips and ruins. and relaxing.

i've done a lot of reading and research and seen many vacation videos on you-tube -- lots of gorgeous lodges and activities, not a lot of 'accessibility.' I think we will stay the first couple nights at Black Orchid in Burrell Boom, but anything you can suggest is greatly appreciated.