Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1990 is world renowned for being the first jaguar reserve. This “one of a kind” reserve was established as a result of jaguar studies conducted in the area by Alan Rabinowitz. Besides being the home to Belize’s largest cat, the Sanctuary protects the headwaters of two major river systems and supports an abundance of hardwood vegetation and a diverse…

The tiny Central American country that is Belize is known for its UNESCO world heritage site, the great Belize Barrier Reef that happens to be the world’s second largest reef system in the world. Apart from that it was also listed as one of the world’s top happiest places by the Happy Planet Index. If you don’t already know what a Belize Vacation is like, here are 10 of many more reasons why you should visit this Caribbean paradise.

It’s a conundrum that rarely troubled you before Covid: Should I travel now or wait? There is no bad response to this question, especially if you have been thinking about visiting Belize. Where in Belize? According to travel experts, the Placencia peninsula is an ideal choice because it’s centrally located and offers everything you seek in a Caribbean vacation. To fully appreciate Placencia, you need lodgings that…

When Alaska Airlines announced nonstop service to Belize from major U.S. West Coast hubs, the relationship between this cold, icy state and Central America’s sunniest, warmest tourist destination was cemented. Based in Seattle, Alaska Air and Belize tourism authorities were delighted to assign a gate to Alaska Air at the Belize International Airport. West Coasters began buying non-stop tickets in early June. Alaska Airlines has…

In this blog post we will feature the National Bird of Belize – The Keel-billed Toucan. The Keel-billed Toucan is a colorful Latin American member of the toucan family and is also the national bird of Belize. Known as the “bill bird” locally, the bill of this bird is vivid and is composed of the following colors: yellow, orange, red, green and black.

Who says you have to stay home at Christmas when the true meaning of this sacred holiday can be found in Belize? Once you’ve completed your Christmas preparations and left someone else in charge of the cleanup, who wouldn’t want to spend all or part of a winter holiday marveling at ethnic traditions after trading your snowy, traffic-snarled hometown for sunshine? By spending Christmas in…

When the Belize airport re-opened to tourists on October 1, 2020, new health and hygiene rules and regulations had been instituted, so travelers weary of staying home felt euphoric when stepping off flights and being screened because they realized from the get-go how important their health and well being was to Belize officials. How did Belize become the top post-COVID travel destination? For starters, even…

More and more Americans spend Thanksgiving in Belize with every passing year. You want to be one of them, right? Every nation has traditional holiday practices. The French celebrate Bastille day to give thanks for their freedom. September 21st in Belize may be Independence Day, but a thankful nation turns the day into a month-long celebration. People in the U.S. devote an entire day to…

If images of camping amid gorgeous landscapes send a thrill down your spine – and if you swear anything cooked outdoors on a grill tastes better than dishes prepared on a stove – perhaps it’s time you took your passion for the great outdoors to a new location where fulfilling your bucket list is a breeze. How about a Belize outdoors adventure? This list gets…

Who could have thought that 2020 would end on so strange a note after Covid-19 upended everything about the way we live? Here’s something that could surprise you, but if you think about it for a few minutes, you’ll get it: Social distancing vacations have become not only popular but prevalent throughout the world where 5-star luxury amenities are taking a back seat to 5-star…

Don’t miss the chance to mingle and enjoy one of the largest 3-day events of Belize, this May 3rd – 5th, 2013, held in the country’s Capital, Belmopan. With an expected 32,000 attendees, this event is geared toward all ages, and has developed over a period of years, into a show of the diversity in Belize.

Who doesn’t appreciate travel tips from people who have been to a nation and want to help others have a great time, too? These tips are sure to make your Belize vacation a journey you’ll remember fondly for many years to come. Tip #1: It’s okay to make fun of friends learning foreign languages because they picked Caribbean destinations that require them to converse in…

You crave warmth. You’re hungry for carefree time on a tropical beach. Most of all, you want to take a holiday that won’t drain your piggy bank and you insist that luxury be part of the deal. Are you asking for too much? Not if you vacation in Belize where Laru Beya Resort has you covered on all aspects of your getaway. To prove the…

They’re rambunctious, inquisitive and so energetic, the thought of planning a spring adventure with your youngsters at first seems an overwhelming, daunting task. But the idea isn’t as complicated as you imagine if you set your sights on Placencia Belize for your family’s spring adventure because everything about vacationing in this nation is aimed at kids of all ages. From restless toddlers to put-upon teens…

Vacation season looms and you’re out of ideas. Why not surprise your gang with a trip that has no equal and in turn, makes your kids smarter and happier? Do you want your children to be happy and smart? Of course, you do. According to U.K. child development experts, you can accomplish both by doing what you already do: taking the kids on vacation. Next…