For many travelers, the mere mention of Belize is enough to transport their minds to the nation’s legendary beaches. But Belize is more than a long coastline facing a plethora of small islands. It’s an inland paradise, too—especially to those who find beach time less than exciting. In fact, attractions, sites, and experiences available to first-time Placencia visitors can be overwhelming—especially for tourists curious about…
It’s sad but true: Today’s child is exposed to so much media and stimulation, getting them to sit down with a book has become mission impossible. How does a parent compete with Ninja Turtles, Spiderman and Marvel superheroes? By taking youngsters on a short plane ride to Belize where thrills come at the rate of 10 a day. No parent complains that they’ve gotten no…
Placencia Peninsula: The Best Area In Belize To Vacation If you’ve been put off by stories that Belize hot spots Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker have become too crowded and hectic, there’s a gorgeous area of Belize that’s getting lots of attention from travelers who want to enjoy both tranquility and excitement: the Placencia peninsula. This finger of land’s history goes back to the…
Laru Beya Awarded Honors in TripAdvisor 2019 Hall of Fame When “Forbes” magazine editors asked the question, “Do awards really matter to businesses?” they were delighted to discover that awards not only matter but give clients and customers a solid reason to choose one business over another. This fact was not lost on staff at Laru Beya Resort in Belize where an uptick in bookings…
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…
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…
Scientists Say Your Child is Ready for a Belize Family Vacation According to London’s “Telegraph,” scientists have proven that you can take your child abroad and have the experience indelibly etched on her brain as early as age 5! For parents longing to leave the states for an affordable summer sojourn, this news is being cheered by moms and dads whose friends have described…
Skip Belize’s 2023 Lobster Season and Your Health Could Suffer! There will be a lobster waiting to meet you in Belize if you come to Placencia in June. Stay home and he will grace someone else’s plate (with a side of Caesar salad) on the three-story wooden deck of the Laru Beya Resort’s picturesque Quarterdeck Restaurant. But before your lobster heads to the pot, grab…
The Best Time To Visit Belize What’s the best time to visit Belize? That’s complicated by the fact that there’s inherently no wrong time to visit Belize. The country’s ideal location right along the equator ensures that it’s privileged with a mild climate throughout much of the year, and the notion of a rainy season is vastly overstated. That’s to say that there is no…
A record number of today’s brides and grooms invite their parents out to dinner when they break the news that they’ve decided on a destination wedding. Why? Such an announcement often cancels out long-held visions of veils, bands, sky-high cakes and crowds of guests, many of whom wind up on the guest list only because “they must.” That’s when your game plan kicks in. Explain…