If you’re up to date on your bible studies, it matters not which version of the good book you follow because the wording found in Ecclesiastes resonates: “To all things there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born; a time to die; a time to plant; a time to pluck up that which is planted;…
According to wellness experts at the Mayo Clinic, pure relaxation benefits your mind and body so many ways, you may not need an excuse to pursue it more often! The moment you begin relaxing, these benefits flow your way: Your heart rate slows Blood pressure drops Your breathing rate settles down Improved digestion begins Blood sugar levels return to normal Hormone-induced stress attacks stop You’ll…
Even travelers who find winter weather untenable love visiting Canada. The people are cosmopolitan. And French cuisine at Quebec restaurants is so fabulous, diners say all they need do to imagine Paris is to close their eyes and savor every bite of whatever is on their plate. But Canadians don’t necessarily all love trudging through an arctic winter without a break and if you’re one…
Sick and tired of hearing people label you as a procrastinator? No need to hide from this label. There are advantages to be had from waiting until the last minute to attend to tasks and benefits derived from waiting longer are sweet! Procrastinators tend to work more efficiently because deadlines feel more pressing and if this is the way you operate, you may be surprised…
When a nation’s footprint is less than 9,000 square miles, expectations surrounding the number of adventures one can enjoy during a visit are best kept low. After all, Vermont is approximately the same size as Belize and once you check out historic sites remaining from the nation’s settlement, hiking trails and ski resorts, attractions available to tourists are somewhat limited. Within approximately the same area,…
Do you consider yourself an adventure seeker? Perhaps you’re unsure because your willingness to take risks doesn’t always match the daring you see in folks with whom you associate. No judgments here! Psychologists say that there are many types of adventurers and even if you’ve no interest in skydiving, you may still have an adventurous soul. If you’d like to see what qualities adventure seekers…
Zip Lining & Cave Tubing Are Two Popular Belize Adventure Tours If your idea of the world’s perfect vacation includes as many adventures as you can cram into your schedule, a steady diet of jungle zip lining, cave tubing and waterfall hiking in Belize is sure to satisfy your itch for excitement. Worried that you’re too old, not fit enough or lacking in courage? The…
When CBS Contributor Faith Salie asked the question, “Why do men love fishing?”, she admitted that the lure of this sport has “baffled women since the beginning of time.” She felt the same way when searching for answers and found that numerous respondents told her that “fishing satisfies a primal hunting urge.” And unlike other sports, one needn’t be tall, strong, or even agile to…
Savvy parents know that kids love spending time in nature and that they are curious about other cultures, and a family vacation in Belize offers plenty of both. The following itinerary, courtesy of Placencia’s Laru Beya Resort, is ideal for kids and parents who love adventures! Day 1: CRUISE Monkey River For kids who can’t get enough wildlife sightings, iguanas, crocodiles, and tropical birds are…
It’s one of the nation’s best-kept secrets: Autumn is the perfect season to vacation in Belize. The end of the rainy season is at hand and because this time of year isn’t so much autumn as “shoulder season,” not only are affordable summer rates still available, but you can enjoy your time in Belize without having to deal with crowds. Sound perfect? It can be—especially…