Salbutes is one of my favorite Belizean staples. In this blog post I will provide you with the recipe on how you can make salbutes.
Belize is located on the Caribbean coast of Central America just south of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Currently, all international flights to Belize land at the Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE). The airport is located in Ladyville, approximately nine miles north of Belize City, but is commonly referred to as the Belize City international airport. North American cities with direct connections to Belize: Atlanta…
As the leaves on the trees begin to turn and the air begins to grow crisper in North America, the autumn months are filled with liquid sunshine and balmy temperatures in Belize. But there’s so much more to enjoy in Belize other than just the weather. Several of the most exciting and lively festivals take place during the fall season, including: Battle of St. George’s…
Located on a pristine stretch of golden sands on the beautiful Placencia Peninsula, many travelers believe that the Laru Beya Resort is the best place to stay in Belize. Indeed, Laru Beya was recently inducted into TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame due to the positive feedback left by many satisfied guests. With 16 miles of sandy beaches, the Placencia Peninsula on the Caribbean coast of southeastern…
More and more people from North America are choosing to celebrate Thanksgiving in Belize due to the combination of warm weather, delicious foods, and lots of exciting adventures to enjoy quality time together. With Air Canada and WestJet now offering direct flights to Belize from Canada and US airlines like Southwest, United, American Airlines, and Delta competing with inexpensive airfare, it is now more affordable…
Aeromexico, the flag carrier of Mexico and one of the largest airlines in the world, has just announced that it will begin flying to Belize beginning on November 17, 2018. This announcement marks the first time ever that a Mexican airline will be offering non-stop service to Belize. Throughout the 2017/18 winter season until April 28, 2019, Aeromexico will be flying twice a week from…
Located in southern Belize and often referred to as “the island you can drive to,” the Placencia Peninsula is one of the top tourist destinations in the country. If you’re planning a vacation to Belize, here are five great reasons why you should definitely visit Placencia: 1 – The Amazing Placencia Village With just 1,500 inhabitants, you may be surprised to learn that Placencia Village…
Are you an NCL cruise ship passenger heading to Belize? If so, your port of call will be Harvest Caye, a small island located just off the coast of mainland Belize. If you’re ready to try some delicious, authentic Belizean cuisine, there’s simply no better restaurant than the Quarterdeck Restaurant and Bar located in Placencia. Placencia is not an island, but it certainly feels like…
For the first time ever, Laru Beya Resort located in Placencia in southern Belize has been chosen as a winner in the 2018 TripAdvisor Hall of Fame. This distinction awarded by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest website for travel information and reviews, is in recognition of Laru Beya having received their Certificate of Excellence for the past five years in a row. “Since receiving our first…
The Garinuga people are a unique component of the cultural melting pot that is Belize. Often described as the Garifuna (technically Garifuna is the adjective form of Garinuga), this unique culture was born more than 400 years ago when imported slaves intermarried with local Carib and Arawak peoples on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent. In 1802, after being harried by British forces, the Garifuna…