Belize is a small country blessed with hundreds of breathtakingly beautiful islands set like jewels along the length of the Belize Barrier Reef, the second-largest barrier reef in the world. In Belize, islands are known as “cayes.” Pronounced “keys”, these islands range from tiny patches of sand and palm trees to gorgeous atolls that are the perfect setting for snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, and sailing….
Beginning on December 15, 2017, Air Canada will begin flying non-stop from Toronto’s Pearson International (YYZ) to Belize City (BZE), the first time that Air Canada has offered such a flight. The new Toronto-Belize City route will be operated weekly until April 13, 2018. Air Canada, the world’s eighth-largest airline, joins rival WestJet in providing non-stop service to Canada. Beginning in October 2016, WestJet began flying from…
Although many people come to Belize to engage in exciting activities like scuba diving, horseback riding, zip lining, and snorkeling or to marvel at the colorful array of wildlife, one of the most amazing attractions in the country is one that occurs every single day — the sun rising over the sparkling waters of the Caribbean. Few experiences can compare to dawn in Belize. As…
Earlier this month, Canadian low-cost airline WestJet announced that it will be adding three new routes to Central America, including a non-stop flight from Calgary to Belize City beginning November 3, 2017. In October 2016, WestJet became the first Canadian airline in more than 20 years to offer non-stop flights to Belize from Canada. After a successful winter 2016/17 season flying from Toronto’s Pearson International (YYZ)…
September is the perfect time to visit Belize as the entire month is one big patriotic celebration that culminates on September 21 when Belizeans commemorate gaining independence from Great Britain in 1981. In 2017, the theme of the Independence Day festivities will be “Belize: Confronting Challenges! Celebrating Triumphs! Renewing our Resolve!.” The theme was carefully chosen as a way to strengthen the country’s resolve to continue the…
Laru Beya resort means “on the beach” in the local Garifuna tongue, and the resort is located right on the sparkling waters of the Caribbean in Placencia, Belize. The Placencia Peninsula is one of the top visitor destinations in the country, and Laru Beya has everything that families, honeymooners, and adventure travelers need to enjoy an unforgettable vacation in Belize. Now onto the 7 reasons…
The luxurious Laru Beya Resort is located on the golden sands of the Placencia Peninsula on Belize’s southern Caribbean coast. Measuring 16 miles from north to south, Placencia is the gateway to the Belize Barrier Reef, a collection of over 1,000 islands split into seven different national parks and marine reserves. Placencia is the ideal place for a great summer vacation for families, newlyweds, and…
Belize is an incredibly bio-diverse country, and close to 600 avian species have been recorded in the country. The Audobon Society has an active presence in Belize, managing several nature preserves and protected areas where birds thrive. Approximately 20% of the bird species found in Belize are migratory species predominantly from North America that head south during the winter to reach the balmy clime of…
Travelers to Belize now have a new flight to choose from. Southwest, the world’s biggest low-cost airline, currently has three non-stop flights from American cities to Belize City. This month, Southwest began flying from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) Airport to Belize City (BZE), following their initial foray into the market with Houston (HOU) and Denver (DIA) routes that were launched earlier. The new Fort Lauderdale…
With gorgeous tropical islands, white sand beaches, and a lush interior bursting with wildlife, it’s no surprise that the small Central American nation of Belize is such a popular vacation destination. But for many years, Canadians wanting to visit this Caribbean paradise had to suffer through lengthy delays and multiple flights to get to Belize. Today, however, it’s easy and affordable for Canadians to get…