The point here may be that your fiance has an expectation about Belize that may or may not be correct according to whatever her perception of "poverty" is. I'll probably get my post zapped for this but yes, there are places on AC where the native San Pedranos live in a manner that she may sense as poverty-stricken. There are houses that are little more than shacks and some don't have running water or the kinds of amenities most of us are accustomed to. There are occasionally children on the beaches and the streets that ask for money. We experienced it several times in our ten day stay. There are large numbers of uncared for dogs and cats which, as an animal lover, broke my heart on a daily basis. While some of us view this as "real" and interesting and an honest view of a very honest and real people and beautiful place, others - perhaps your fiance - will not be happy.

This is your honeymoon, your time to both be happy. Once in a lifetime (we hope!) Find a place where both of you will have a wonderful anticipation of visiting as part of your upcoming wedding (hopefully with less glass and steel than she seems to need). Save AC and Belize for a time where you feel the need to have an adventure and a learning experience. Once you have been to AC, you will not forget it.