WEEK 2 Meeting of the Mayans
Parrothead Roots Week
Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker Belize
SATURDAY JANUARY 31 - SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2026
Getting there…
You'll only need to book your round trip flight to Belize City International (BZE) and we'll take care of the rest. All major US carriers fly here and most flights arrive within a few hours of each other. BZE is a small airport and easy to navigate. You'll be guided to the domestic waiting area where you can grab a drink or meal while you wait for your hop flight.
Your round trip hop flight from BZE to Ambergris Caye (San Pedro-SPR) is included in the package and we will take care of booking this for you. It includes one check bag and one carry on. You'll take the short 15 minute hop over to the beautiful island of Ambergris Caye and we will be there waiting on your arrival.
The most common way to get around in San Pedro is with a golf cart. You will want to have one or share one with friends as many of our locations are not walkable. In the past, we have had some couples decide to split a cart with friends. We have made this and add-on option so you can decide for yourself, just let us know who’s sharing on your order form.
The first week of our event is “the party” week. We feature more of the modern day artists from the Trop Rock genre and others. This week is geared more towards the party crowd.
Week two is the “Parrothead Roots” week where we bring back the artists who helped get the whole thing started and an attempt to recreate some of the best memories from the best events from days gone by.
Each of the first two weeks will be truly unique as two different stand alone events. Of course week two will also contain a lot of partying, but at a slightly slower pace than week one.
Choose your favorite or join us for both weeks and have the music vacation of a lifetime!
NOTE: if you plan on doing both weeks 1 & 2 with us, please email us at Sales@Tropications.com before booking and we can put together a discounted package for you. You will not need the hop flights for both weeks.
WEEK 2 MOTM ITINERARY
Saturday January 31- Arrival Day and The Grand Opening of the Loyal Order of the Tiki Bar Pirates
After arriving at San Pedro airport (hop flight included), we will have stewards to handle your luggage to the resort directly across the street from the airport where we’ll get you checked in and up to speed and signed in for golf carts for the folks staying at the satellite hotels. You’ll have your first few hours to relax and get into vacation mode after the long travel day. Hit the pool or hit the on site restaurant for a bite and get your out your craziest Parrothead gear for Saturday night's grand kickoff party with a full band Jimmy Buffett tribute!
6pm- San Pedro High School Marching Band Performance (our charity)
7-9:30pm- We kickoff Parrothead Roots week Saturday night with a BOOM; a tribute to the music and memory of the man who brought us all together in the first place, Jimmy Buffett! Mike Nash hosts "Thank God The Tiki Bar Is Open” with all of the week two artists and musicians (and even some week one stowaway’s) and some Belizean band members as we dance the night away to the music that started it all. Dust off your old feathers and coconut bras cause this night is a Parrothead party for the ages and we’re setting the tone for this fun filled week of reliving old memories and making lots of new ones right off the bat!
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Sunday February 1- The Lighthouse Sessions, Cart Decorating & Songwriters in the Round
11am-2pm- Sunday you’ll spend your first day of vacation chillaxing in the pool and grounds of our host hotel, the Sunbreeze, for a very special day of music and memories. For those of us who miss “the old lighthouse days” from Key West, we are attempting to recreate that vibe at the Sunbreeze Hotel Stage and we’ve got Kelly McGuire himself to bring it all together! Kelly is “the King of the Island” and is the reason we found Belize in the first place! In 2018 Kelly brought Mike and Melissa to the island for the first time and none of us had any clue back then that first visit would turn into this.…sounds similar to a story I’ve heard about a couple of guys named Jerry Jeff Walker and Jimmy Buffett and another island somewhere? Who knows what might happen on this very special afternoon? Afterall, the JJW crowd will be in town, and if we can capture even a portion of the vibe from the old lighthouse days, this is guaranteed to be one of the most talked about events within an event in the entire Trop Rock and Parrothead world! (VIP and Passholders only)
4pm- It’s a Rag Top Day! For those of you who would like to add to the fun, we'll be dressing up our carts and doing a little parade on Sunday afternoon so bring all the fun stuff you'd like!
6-9pm - Sunday night Mike Nash will host all the Songwriter’s for an “in the round” show at the Sunbreeze Bluewater Stage. In keeping with our “Parrothead Roots” theme, we are bringing back some of the founding artists from the genre for a magical night of reliving some of the blurriest Parrothead memories from days gone by…including John Reno, Paul Roush, and a surprise or two we’re not going to tell you about yet! Here’s your chance to see each of the week 2 artists in a fun format for a little taste of what’s to come for the next five days.
(VIP and Passholders only)
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Monday February 2- Field Trip to Happy Island Bar at Secret Beach and Crab Races
11am-5pm- Monday we'll load the carts up with beer and bathing suits and spend the day chilling in knee deep water in paradise at our host bar Happy Island and Secret Beach! Secret Beach is one of the most beautiful hidden gems on the island and it makes for an incredible day of doing absolutely nothing but drinking and getting to know your fellow Mayans!
1-4pm- We’ll feature the music of our friend and local artist Brent Butcher for the afternoon. This is a totally laid back show and afternoon.
6-9pm - Monday evening we’ve got a private Crab Race special for our group at Nauti Crab. You’ve just gotta see this to believe it! It’ll be a nice change of pace from the music and Rob (the owner) puts on a show of his own! (VIP and Passholders Only)
*if you choose to skip the crab race, Monday night will be open on the schedule and you’ll have the opportunity to support the artists all around town.
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Tuesday February 3- Boca Del Rio Shows and open night
11am-2pm- We’ll start the day on the Boca Del Rio Strip where you’ll have your choice of two vibes…Wayo’s or Overseas Bar. Pick your perfect backdrop and our songwriter duo’s will be playing all afternoon! Both venues are within walking distance if you decide you want a change of scenery. (VIP and Passholders only)
2:30-4:30pm - Mike Nash will be keeping the afternoon party going at Nauti Crab!
Tuesday night will be open on the schedule, you’ll have the opportunity to support the artists all around town.
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Wednesday February 4- Take a vacation from your vacation day!
Wednesday is completely yours! Check out that restaurant you’ve been hearing about, book a dive/snorkel or fishing trip, head back to spend the day at one of your favorite spots, head to Tranquility Bay for the day…there is so much to do and see on the island outside of our festival that we want to give you an entire day to do what you want to do!
7-9:30pm- Wednesday night we’ll return to the Sunbreeze Bluewater Stage for artist showcases.
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Thursday February 5- Group Field Trip to Caye Caulker, Mike Nash Show & El Patti at El Patio
10am-5pm- Now that you'll have a good feel for what Ambergris Caye and San Pedro are all about, it's time to go island hopping! We'll head out Thursday by water taxi to visit San Pedro's much more laid back neighbor island of Caye Caulker! (the private ferry is for VIP only, but passholders can take the public ferry-there is also a private Pirate Catamaran available for purchase here that can be added to any package)
Picture a much slower vibe than San Pedro. Very few golf carts on Caulker-in fact, you can walk the entire 5 blocks long by 2 blocks wide island in a few minutes-but there's still plenty to do here on our day trip. You can hand feed the tarpon, search for sea horses at the sea horse preserve and even hand feed stingray's; or just “park up at The Lizard” and drink the day away with music by Mike Nash and other artists all afternoon! Grab a fresh grilled lobster, get in some souvenir shopping, or just enjoy the laid back vibe!
1-4pm - Mike Nash and Friends at The Lazy Lizard Stage (open to all)
4pm-Pirates private Catamaran leaves for San Pedro (purchase necessary)
4:30pm- VIP private ferry leaves for San Pedro (included in VIP packages)
5pm- The last public ferry leaves for San Pedro (all public and pass holders)
Thursday night we will return to San Pedro just in time for a special dinner show at one of our favorite spots, El Patio (dinner not included) within walking distance (ahem…stumbling distance) of the host and surrounding hotels. We’ll get things started with a local Mayan Flutist at 7pm during dinner.
8-9:30pm- “Patti at El Patio” - We couldn’t resist the opportunity to have a dinner show with our own John Patti at El Patio so you know this evening is going to be a blast! (VIP and Passholders only)
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Friday February 6- Daytime Showcase & Grand Finale Party
Friday you can choose to spend your final afternoon chillaxing in the pool and enjoying a much needed final day of rest. VIP’s are welcome to join us at the host hotel grounds for a laid back afternoon, or you’re free to squeeze in a last visit to your favorite spot for one more drink…it’s your last day of vacation so spend it how you want!
There will be an afternoon performance in town if you prefer to spend your last day partying! (details coming soon!)
7-9pm- Friday night you’ll be treated to one final show at Sunbreeze Bluewater Stage with Mike Nash and a surprise guest (TBA) to wrap up the week.
This will be the perfect ending to a perfect week as you say goodbye to your new friends and the island and we go out with a bang!
(VIP and Passholders only)
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Saturday February 7: End of week 2 and start of week 3
Returning home: If you are leaving the expedition Saturday, you will cross the street to the airport where you'll take the quick 15 minute hop flight (included) back to Belize City for your return flight to the U.S.. Most US flights don't leave until at least 1pm or later, so you'll have plenty of time to grab lunch or a few more vacation drinks at the airport. You do have an option to stay longer at our group hotel rate if you find a cheaper U.S. flight later in the week, in which case we will book your hop flight whenever needed. Just let us know!
Sticking around? There’s no need to rush off! If you’re not ready to end your vacation on Saturday, you’re welcome to stay as long as you like! In fact we have quite a few who do! Just let us know if you’ll need to extend your room and we’ll get everything set up for you. Most of our hotels should have availability into the following week and it’s easy to extend your vacation. You might decide to head back to Caye Caulker for a few completely lazy days before going home to the cold? Whatever the case, just shoot us an email (before or after booking your package) at the email address below and we’ll be happy to help you stick around in paradise!
Continuing on with the expedition for week 3 : If you are continuing onward with the expedition for week 3 (inland Belize, Guatemala) we will be flying out of San Pedro together in the early afternoon to head to the hotel in Belize City for Saturday night’s easy welcome party. We know you might need a night off before starting all over again for week 3!
please email us at Sales@Tropications.com with any questions
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VIP HOTEL PACKAGE: WEEK 2
Book everything you need for an unforgettable week’s vacation with one click! Let us do all the work so all you need to worry about is having fun!
All guests who book at one of our hotels will receive VIP status which includes: your 7 night room at one of our properties in San Pedro (Saturday to Saturday), your round trip hop flight from BZE to San Pedro, your Caye Caulker round trip private water taxi, reserved seating at all of the private shows as well as VIP welcome party and admittance to all events. Your expenses beyond this will be your US flight to/from BZE, optional golf cart, and all meals and drinks, tips and shopping you do on your own. All other taxes and fees are included.
HOST HOTEL - SUNBREEZE RESORT
Our gorgeous accommodations at Sunbreeze Resort in San Pedro couldn't be more convenient, affordable and luxurious! Sunbreeze is our primary host hotel where several of our music shows will take place. This location typically sells out fast, but not to worry, we have other fantastic options literally right next door and others very close in the general area so everything is within reach. All guests staying at any of our hotels will receive VIP status which comes with access to the host hotel (Sunbreeze) grounds, pool and the shows at the Sunbreeze stage as well as VIP only events. Please check out our other properties below.
42 Rooms Total Available
With Sunbreeze Hotel we are literally right in the heart of everything and directly across the street from the airport. There are a ton of restaurants, bars and shopping within walking distance including delicious dining and drink options right on property at BlueWater Grill owned by our good friends Donald and Cathrine! There's a spacious pool and lots of outdoor seating, on-site spa, sofa lounge courtyard and so much more! You may choose your room style (premium, deluxe, standard or basic standard)…all are very spacious, clean, have cold AC, a minimum of two double beds, in room mini fridge, hairdryer, spacious bathroom with rain shower, coffee every day in the lobby and more. It's the perfect home base for our fantastic week in paradise!
Starting at $2370 per couple!
1o Total Rooms Available
Waste away in your own private cabana just steps from the host hotel…you’ll feel like your living in a song!
$2594 per couple
Mayan Camp Collection
Due to the overwhelming response of the event each year, we have expanded our accommodations to provide more options for our guests. We know that many of our attendees also travel with groups of friends and so we’ve selected several properties which have availability for varying numbers of rooms and bedrooms and are perfect overflow locations that still put you in the heart of everything and measure up to the quality you’ve come to expect from our event. All of our “Mayan Camp” collection properties are conveniently located within the festival event areas or only steps from the host hotel. All guests staying at any of our hotels will receive VIP status which comes with unlimited access to the host hotel grounds and pool and all locations are convenient to the Sunbreeze-Bluewater Main Stage.
Mayan Camp #1- Ramon’s Village
5 Private Cabanas Available
Ramon’s Village is simply breathtaking! One of the nicest and best maintained resorts on the entire island; every detail is covered with this property. If you are looking for a unique “resort style” vacation Ramon’s will most certainly impress. All of the Tahitian styled cottages are nestled throughout tropical gardens of Royal Palms, bougainvillea, lilies, hibiscus and dozens of other types of tropical flora. Surrounded by the plant life are Mayan sculptures that provide a glimpse of the civilization that preceded us in this Caribbean paradise. Once inside our enchanted village, you’ll be in a world of your own choosing. The resort has an 80 foot long lagoon style pool that winds in and out of the entire central property, an on site restaurant and snack bar, lots of sugar sand beachfront and is less than a five minute walk to the host hotel. Ramon’s is by far the nicest property we offer; especially if you’re looking for that “American resort” level of service. There’s even an option to add all inclusive meals to your package.
ONLY ONE ROOM LEFT!
Mayan Camp #2- Diamante
10 Two Bedroom Full Condominiums Total Available
Diamante is a stunning property featuring thoughtfully designed 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom suites that redefines indulgence. This property is located directly next door to the host hotel and also features a large pool, sundeck and hot tub. Each suite offers a fully equipped kitchen, inviting dining area, and a spacious living room for a homely feel in a picturesque setting. Step outside onto your private balcony to immerse yourself in breathtaking ocean views. Diamante is most certainly on the higher end of our collection, but is perfect for two couples or groups of friends to share the cost and still be right in the heart of the action. If you do the math sharing with two couples, it’s actually the best value in our collection and very conveniently located just steps from the Sunbreeze and all the action!
Starting at $2741 per couple
22 Single, Double and Triple Hotel Rooms Total
Caye Hotel San Pedro is a perfect spot for solo travelers, groups of friends, or travelers who are just a bit more budget minded.. We’ve chosen this property because of it’s exceptional value and convenient proximity to the host hotel where many of the shows take place. The Caye is literally two blocks from Sunbreeze and because you’ll be VIP, you’re welcome to come use our pool and grounds at any time! Admittedly the rooms are nothing fancy, but they are very clean and comfortable and they have everything you need for a perfect vacation! The hotel was built new from the ground up in late 2024 so all of the rooms have brand new modern touches and comfy beds. It is a great spot in the middle of it all that’ll save you some drinking money and you won’t be spending much time in the rooms anyway!
Starting at $1808 per couple
Mayan Camp #3- Caye Hotel San Pedro
Mayan Camp #4 - Sunbreeze Suites
10 One Bedroom Suites Total Available
Sunbreeze Suites is the sister property to our host hotel. It is located approximately a ten minute easy walk up the beach (five minutes by golf cart). This boutique property is in a great location in the heart of it all, with restaurants and shopping just steps away. It features all one-bedroom suites with a separate living room area/dining area and full kitchens. There is a restaurant and small bar on site as well as a nice plunge pool. The property has a total of 20 rooms of which our group takes over half. Sunbreeze Suites is a wonderful location within walking distance of the host hotel and also many of our music venues and camps just to the north.
Starting at $2393 per couple
Mayan Camp #5 - Blue Tang Inn
9 One Bedroom Units Total
Blue Tang has a total of nine one bedroom suites which include a living area and kitchen. This property is a perfect location in the heart of the festival, and though they do not have an onsite restaurant/bar, they do include continental breakfast and have a beautiful private pool area. Blue Tang is also only steps from Palapa Bar and many other dining options and bars along the beach strip where many of our music shows will take place. It is about a ten minute golf cart ride from the host hotel. With only nine suites, it’s a great spot to book with your friends!
Starting at $2550 per couple
FESTIVAL PASSES 2026
If you’re staying on your own and just want to join us for the music and fun, this pass is for you!
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THINGS TO BRING
PACK LIGHT: It's 85 degrees and sunny just about every day of the year in these destinations! You don't need to bring nearly as much as you think. We recommend packing as light as possible (a smaller suitcase is even better) not only for ease of carrying your luggage around (especially for the WEEK 3 & 4 folks as we are moving around quite a bit) but it will also leave room to take home souvenirs. There are cheap laundry services at every location as well if you have the need.
SNACKS: If you're like me and love your American snacks, I recommend packing them in your suitcase or carry on (yes you can bring food on to a plane, just not liquids). They have grocery stores in these countries(not exactly like a Wal Mart mind you) but most American things are tourist priced accordingly as the locals don't eat what we eat. Also I like to bring my own coffee just cause I'm a coffee snob like that....feel free to bring anything you think you can't live without for a week. There are plenty of food trucks, restaurants and grocery stores around with pretty much the same selection you'll find back home.
BUG SPRAY: It's expensive here for a reason. Bring it...you'll thank me on a breezeless day!
(by the way, it's better if it has deet in it)
SUNSCREEN: (see bug spray above..bring it!)
SLEEP: Eye blinders can be a big plus when traveling to these destinations. The sun goes down at 6pm and comes up at 6am every day of the year and some of the rooms don't have much in the way of black out drapes. You'll thank me!
LIQUOR: Duty Free on your way is the cheapest place you'll find top shelf brands. We personally drink the local rum and vodka as well as beers and rum, and they are cheap. If you drink anything else you'll want to hit duty free on the way in and bring it as it can be pricey in town at these places.
BACKPACK COOLER OR SMALL COLLAPSIBLE COOLER YOU CAN FIT IN YOUR SUITCASE: This one pretty much explains itself!
MONEY: The exchange rate is pinned at 2 Belizean dollars for 1 US for cash and Costa Rica is around 550:1 (don't get too excited though, they price things accordingly). There isn't much need to exchange your US dollars as they are accepted right along side of the local currency everywhere we will go. They might give you change in the local currency, and of course they won't always be able to break a hundred, so I'd recommend bringing smaller bills if you're going the cash route. $20's and below are fine. US credit cards are accepted nearly everywhere (with the exception of street vendors and some souvenir shops) but keep in mind you'll want to bring cash for tips and things you cannot buy with credit card. You can usually add a tip to the credit card bill as well but it's always good to have a cash on hand. Do check your bill before tipping though as many bars and restaurants will add a 10% gratuity automatically which is a fair amount for this trip. Don't forget to make sure you have "no foreign transaction fees" on the card you'll be using and call to let your cc company know you'll be traveling abroad. Credit cards in Belize actually run a bit less than 2:1 but it's not a big issue unless you're making a large purchase. Roatan and the other countries run concurrently with the daily exchange rate at the bank.
SNORKEL GEAR: If you've got room, feel free to bring it. You can of course rent it at the places we go, but if you have your own you can just jump in the water and swim out a bit to the reef...it's not that far from shore.
WATER SHOES/HIKING GEAR: You will want to bring comfortable walking shoes for our group excursions and Maya ruins exploring. Bring water shoes if you plan to zip-line and river raft. For the Costa Rica week, these are a must.
STAYING CONNECTED: The arrival airports do have free wi-fi (though it can be spotty) so you shouldn't need to turn your phone off of airplane mode the entire trip unless you just want to. Most US carriers will work in all of the countries we will visit (Verizon for $10, AT&T and T-mobile are free) but we've found we rarely need the actual phone and there's free high speed wi-fi everywhere so (as much as it sucks not to take off that electronic leash) you won't have to worry about being un-connected very often.
In order to hold the rates at today’s prices, the hotels will retain a 10% non-refundable fee on any cancellations. 90% refund on cancellations will be available until October 1, 2024, After this date, we cannot guarantee any refunds but we will do our best to help you resell your package.
If you anticipate any issues, we strongly recommend purchasing inexpensive travel insurance from an independent source.