Wonder where the phrase “more bang for your buck” originated? Credit goes to Dwight D. Eisenhower who proposed reducing troop numbers and relying on “inexpensive atomic bombs” as a cost-saving measure in 1953. This suggestion was met with so much enthusiasm, that Admiral Arthur Radford coined “more bang for your buck” to paraphrase Ike’s effort. The saying became so memorable, that it’s been part of…
Laru Beya Resort, located on Belize’s fashionable Placencia peninsula, receives no shortage of compliments from people who come, go, and return, but when it comes to waxing poetic about a stay at the resort, staff couldn’t recall getting love letters… …until one guest (we’ll call her Jenna), returned home from an 8-day stay that left her so enraptured, she felt compelled to gush about her…
It’s a delightfully short journey from North America to Belize, yet vacationers are still going abroad, and given the diversity of experiences visitors can enjoy during their stay in the country, it stands to reason that sojourning in more than one place gives you increased opportunities to see more of the country and its wonders. For frequent Belize visitors, Laru Beya Resort, located on the…
If you’ve been looking for a sign that things are returning to normal, look no further than Belize where the nation’s first International Music and Food Festival is reaching its final stages of preparation. This extraordinary event will be held on July 30th and 31st on the always-exciting Ambergris Caye. No detail has been ignored during the planning process. Event packages include individual, general, VIP,…
According to New Yorker magazine journalist Sarah Larson, The Hallmark Channel, launched by the greeting card company in 1991, has found a niche so profound in the hearts of viewers, that original films, broadcast 24/7 by the network, have made this channel the No. 1 destination for female viewers between the ages of 25 and 54. It’s the channel of choice for nursing homes and…
We don’t have to tell you that the supply chain crisis hits a new product category every day. From toilet tissue to baby formula, U.S. store shelves have become a game of hit or miss, with some items leaving in their wake bad news for folks who look forward to summer discounts and bargains. Case in point: “The price of lobster and seafood at large…
What’s your favorite awards show? Is it the Academy Awards? The Emmy’s? Perhaps the Golden Globe award ceremonies are your top pick because you love the international mix of TV shows and movies that are nominated in varying categories from around the world. You may not realize that the travel industry also gives awards to resorts, hotels, restaurants, and attractions, but these are based on…
You don’t have to be an expert on the topic of Chicago history to have heard the phrase “Vote early and often”! This cynical challenge has been attributed to gangster Al Capone, the infamous Mayor Richard J. Daley, and William Hale Thompson, a turn of the century mayor who was perhaps the most corrupt of the three. Of course, you know that voting more than…
Since Belize has become the quintessential go-to vacation spot for North Americans eager for a sunny, friendly Caribbean sojourn that won’t require them to liquidate their assets or learn a second language, devoted visitors don’t have to be convinced of the merits of choosing this nation over neighboring countries. For travelers who have yet to discover the benefits of a Belize vacation, a bit of…
Let’s start with what you already know! Belizeans are warm. The weather is warmer. It only takes a few hours to reach Belize from southern U.S. cities (you may not finish your crossword puzzle), and because everyone speaks English, no apps are required. Belize’s Covid preventative measures are so state of the art, the tourism industry instituted Gold Standard protocols, conferring certification on the nation’s…