A Belize getaway does not always have to mean taking a full week off.
With BermudAir’s new nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and Belize, travelers in South Florida can now plan either a five-day escape or a long weekend without making the journey complicated. The Fort Lauderdale route begins on October 26, 2026, with flights operating on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
That schedule makes two types of Belize trips especially easy to plan: a Monday-to-Friday stay or a Friday-to-Monday weekend getaway.
Whether you want a few days of mainland adventure or simply a change of scenery, here is how to make the most of your time in Belize.
Option One: 5 Days in Belize, Monday to Friday
For travelers who have a little more time, a Monday-to-Friday itinerary gives you four nights and several full days to explore.
Monday: Fort Lauderdale to Belize
Start the week with BermudAir’s nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE).
The Monday flight departs Fort Lauderdale at 11:00 a.m. and arrives in Belize at 11:30 a.m. local time, giving you most of the afternoon to settle in and begin your trip.
After arriving, make your way to Waterways in Belize City.
Keep the first day simple. Check into your suite, unpack, spend some time by the pool, or take a walk along the canal-side boardwalk. After a morning of travel, there is no need to rush into a full itinerary.
Use the evening to enjoy dinner and settle into Belize before the next day's adventure.
Tuesday: Experience Inland Belize
Your first full day is a good opportunity to head beyond the city.
Choose an inland experience based on what you want from the trip. That could mean cave tubing, visiting a Maya archaeological site, exploring the rainforest, or spending the day discovering another part of mainland Belize.
One of the advantages of staying at Waterways is being able to explore during the day and return to the same home base afterward.
After your excursion, head back to Waterways, relax by the pool, and take the evening at your own pace.
Wednesday: Spend the Day Closer to Belize City
After a full adventure day, keep Wednesday a little closer to home.
Use the morning to explore Belize City, learn more about its history, or experience some of the local food and culture.
Then return to Waterways for a slower afternoon.
Swim in the pool, spend some time around the property, or simply enjoy having a day that does not require an early start or long drive.
A five-day trip does not need to be filled from morning to night. Leaving space in the itinerary gives you time to actually enjoy where you are staying.
Thursday: Choose One More Belize Adventure
Make your final full day count.
Depending on what you did earlier in the week, Thursday can be used for another inland excursion, a day on the water, or something completely different.
If Tuesday was spent exploring caves, Thursday might be the day for a Maya site. If you have already packed the trip with adventure, keep the last day lighter and spend more time enjoying Belize City and Waterways.
The goal is not to see everything in four days.
It is to experience enough that the trip feels complete without feeling rushed.
Friday: One Last Morning in Belize
Before heading home, enjoy one final morning at Waterways.
Have breakfast, take a last swim, or spend some time outside before packing.
BermudAir’s Friday return flight from Belize to Fort Lauderdale departs BZE at 12:30 p.m., allowing you to leave Belize around midday and arrive back in Florida later that afternoon.
Five days later, you are home again with an entire Belize trip behind you.
Option Two: A Weekend in Belize, Friday to Monday
If taking a full week away is not an option, Belize can still fit into a long weekend.
BermudAir’s Friday and Monday service between Fort Lauderdale and Belize creates a natural three-night itinerary.
Friday: Leave Florida, Arrive in Belize
Take BermudAir’s Friday nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to Belize and arrive before noon local time.
Once you arrive, head to Waterways and settle into your suite.
Spend the afternoon by the pool, enjoy the property, and ease into the weekend.
Because you arrive earlier in the day, Friday does not have to feel like a lost travel day. You still have time to enjoy your first afternoon and evening in Belize.
Saturday: Make It an Adventure Day
With only one full weekend, make Saturday the day for your biggest experience.
Head inland for cave tubing, explore a Maya site, or choose another mainland adventure that lets you see a different side of Belize.
Start early, enjoy a full day out, and return to Waterways in the evening.
After a busy day, the rest of the night can be simple.
Dinner, a quiet evening, and no alarms beyond what Sunday requires.
Sunday: Slow It Down
Sunday is your chance to balance the trip.
Explore more of Belize City, enjoy a relaxed meal, spend the afternoon by the pool, or choose a shorter nearby experience.
The weekend does not need to feel like a checklist.
Sometimes the best way to spend the final full day is to leave room for whatever feels right once you arrive.
Monday: One Last Morning, Then Home
Wake up for one final Belize morning before your return flight.
Enjoy breakfast, spend some time around Waterways, and then head to BZE for BermudAir’s Monday flight back to Fort Lauderdale.
With the return flight departing Belize at 12:30 p.m., you can spend the morning in Belize and still be back in Florida the same day.
It is a short trip, but it can still feel like a real escape.
Why BermudAir Makes a Short Belize Trip Work
BermudAir’s new Fort Lauderdale route gives South Florida travelers another direct way to reach Belize.
The airline will begin its FLL–BZE service on October 26, 2026, with flights scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The new route is part of BermudAir’s broader expansion into Belize, which also includes service from several other U.S. cities.
For Fort Lauderdale travelers, that schedule works particularly well for both a traditional five-day vacation and a shorter Friday-to-Monday trip.
Instead of spending much of the first and last days getting to your destination, the nonstop route allows Belize to become a realistic option even when your time away is limited.
Make Waterways Your Belize City Base
For either itinerary, Waterways gives you a place to settle into Belize without needing to move from hotel to hotel.
Use it as your base while exploring inland destinations, experiencing Belize City, or simply taking a quieter day between excursions.
With spacious suites, a resort-style pool, canal-side boardwalk, gym, and room for families, couples, and groups, the property works especially well for travelers who want both convenience and space during a short Belize trip.
You can head out for the day knowing you have the same place to return to each evening.
Five Days or One Weekend, Belize Fits
You do not always need a long vacation to experience Belize.
Take the Monday flight from Fort Lauderdale and spend five days exploring the mainland before returning Friday.
Or leave Florida on Friday, spend the weekend somewhere completely different, and return Monday.
With BermudAir’s new nonstop Fort Lauderdale service and Waterways as your Belize City base, even a few days can be enough to change the pace.
Fort Lauderdale to Belize. Five days or one long weekend. The choice is yours.
