Beautiful Photo of Placencia Belize

Who doesn’t want to vacation in a nation that is so small, everything that winds up on your “must have” list is within easy reach? Proximity to Belize beaches, jungles, Maya ruins, caves, wildlife sanctuaries and every aquatic activity on the planet delivers more value for visitor dollars than larger, more expensive destinations that limit the amount of attractions one can see during a brief…

When you pack, include a bib, elastic waistband pants, and your appetite. You’ll need all three. For foodies who never grow weary of trying new foods, a visit to Belize can come as a surprise. This nation’s signature cuisine mix is as diverse as the people who live here, combining Mexican, Caribbean and Maya traditions that pervade everything from the art to the food. These…

Why Students Can’t Get Enough Spring Break Fun in Belize Deborah J. Cohan, Ph.D. offers suggestions to parents who freak-out when “spring break” is on the horizon because they worry the kids will get in trouble. Does that describe you? Dr. Cohan recommends discussing all daunting topics long before the time comes to leave for spring break–from peer pressure to binge drinking. But she doesn’t…

Celebrate the Start of Your New Life in Belize Couples so focused on wedding decisions often give their honeymoons short shrift. It’s easy to do. Exhaustion, excitement, and stress combine to create a situation in which the couple browses the Internet, to figure out how far they can go without emptying their bank accounts and voila! The post-wedding trip is done. But not every couple…

By Kirsten Hubbard Placencia Village, known more simply as Placencia, sits at the very tip of the narrow Placencia Peninsula in southern Belize. As a result, it feels more like an island. It’s just a few minutes walk from the lagoon side to the open Caribbean. Less than 500 people are lucky enough to be considered permanent residents of Placencia, Belize’s tranquil community. The majority are…

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.

Taking a tropical vacation can be a daunting experience for your wallet, especially if you watch your pennies. Once you arrive, finding things you want to do that don’t stick to your budget can ruin your experience, but if you read that headline, you know that this is good news for penny pinchers vacationing in Placencia Belize. It gets better. You can stay at one…

Have you reached a point where you’re so desperate for a Caribbean vacation in the sun you’re even too stressed out to create an itinerary? We get it. The year 2020 hasn’t been one you’ll remember fondly, but as discussions about travel being relaxed continue, you can focus on the tropical vacation for which your soul has been aching! The place to make that happen? Laru Beya Resort located on…

Placencia is located on the coast of the Caribbean Sea in Central America, very close to the equator. The tropical weather is usually hot and humid, with humidity often reaching 90%. Sometimes, the problem is alleviated by sea breezes, but otherwise Placencia has higher humidity than many other parts of the country.

What would it take to convince you of the merits of a resort if all of the accolades you read came from professional reviewers and critics? No need to respond. We know what you would say. Your best choice of accommodations and the other perks resorts offer should come from the reviews of folks who actually stayed there and were so enthused about their experiences,…

Belize is one of the most culturally diverse nations in the Western Hemisphere, thanks in part to it’s Chinese residents. Many keep up with traditions families left behind. Why mention this? Because the number 8 is the luckiest number of all in Chinese society, so your decision to visit 8 of the most popular places on the Placencia peninsula is a most fortuitous decision that…

Family therapists Sally and John Connolly know a thing or two about the benefits of leaving familiar surroundings behind and taking romantic vacations to keep their relationship healthy and happy. In fact, Sally likes to quote Dr. John Gottman, the University of Washington researcher, whose focus is on relationships: “It is easy to find things to like [about each other] while on a vacation,” even…

Traveling Is Good For Your Health, According To Science You probably already know that an active vacation can revitalize body and mind and a relaxing vacation can be as therapeutic as sessions with a skilled counselor trained to help you stay in balance. But scientists are beginning to prove that travel is good for the soul—any kind of travel, for that matter. Of course, you’re…

If God can create the world in 7 days, it stands to reason that you can create an amazing 7-day itinerary that feels like heaven when you vacation in Belize, a nation guaranteed to remind you of Eden as you explore the nation’s magnificent jungles, gardens and rain forests. And while there are more than two of each animal species roaming the nation known for…

It’s Your Honeymoon. Make it Unforgettable in Placencia Belize Had you visited the Brides.com magazine website not long ago, you would have encountered a fascinating article written by Liz Susong that talked about the weird and wacky history of the honeymoon. In the article, wedding historian Susan Waggoner says that taking a honeymoon “dates from the days of marriage by capture when, after snatching his…