Meet the Members
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Belize Nature Getaway
SAN IGNACIO, BELIZE
NTA contact: Jackie Seanpaul,
CEO and founder
Office phone: +1.510.967.8570
Website: belizenaturegetaway.com
NTA member since: 2015
What make Belize such an outstanding
place to visit?
Belize is a top vacation destination
because of the unique and diverse
experiences that only Belize can pro-
vide: our barrier reef, the Great Blue
Hole, ancient Mayan temples, a lush
untouched rainforest, 500-plus species
of tropical birds and butterflies, and the
warm, friendly people in this English-
speaking country.
What are a couple of your company’s
most requested tours?
The bioluminescence lagoon nighttime
boat ride is one of the most popular
excursions, along with the Blue Hole
tour and the Actun Tunichil Muknal
Cave tour that high-
lights the ancient Mayan
underground portals to
the deceased.
What are some other
uniquely Belize experi-
ences you provide?
Beside those tours,
there are culinary
options including
freshly prepared
organic food, organic
wine, fresh organic
juices, and a bounty of
herbs and spices. Also,
luxury accommodations at the San
Ignacio Resort Hotel, which has its own
iguana rescue project, are available.
What was your dream job when you
were growing up?
I wanted to be a social justice lawyer so
that I could be a champion for the less
privileged.
Where is one place you’ve always
wanted to visit?
I have done extensive traveling, but I
still dream of spending time in Peru to
compare the rainforest there with ours
in Belize.
For more information, contact Seanpaul
at [email protected].
Plimoth Plantation
PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
NTA contact: Janet Young,
manager, group sales
Office phone: +1.508.503.2653
Website: plimoth.org
NTA member since: 1987
When did the museum open, and how
has it evolved over the years?
The museum was founded in 1947 by
Harry Hornblower; this year is our 70th
anniversary. He turned his fascination
with the story of the Pilgrims’ journey
and the Wampanoag people into a liv-
ing museum. We have an extensive col-
lection of artifacts from the period, and
Hornblower’s spirit of curiosity contin-
ues to inspire our work.
What are some of the learning experi-
ences available to travelers?
Rather than reading about history in a
book, we offer the unique opportunity
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to be part of history, whether it’s talking
to role-players portraying the Pilgrims
or participating with them in the daily
activities at the 17th-century English
Village or watching a Native educa-
tor burn out a tree to make a mishoon
(dug-out canoe).
Tell me about the Mayflower II and the
restoration project.
Mayflower II is our full-size reproduc-
tion of the original ship that brought
the pilgrims to New England’s shore in
1620. The 60-year-old ship needed a
substantial refit, so it is now at Mystic
Seaport’s shipyard, where our team and
their expert shipwrights are working to
restore her in keeping with traditional
methods. Mark your calendars to come
see the ship in her restored glory in 2019! Christmas tree skirts. The first one I
made was for my son, who at the time
was in the U.S. Navy. I wanted him to
have something to remember the family
during the holiday season.
What’s your favorite hobby?
I enjoy designing and applique quilting For more information, contact Young at
[email protected].