Thanks to year-round sunshine, balmy temperatures, and some of the most beautiful beachfront settings in the world, Belize is one of the most popular destinations for weddings. Whether you’ve dreamed of a small, intimate ceremony or a lavish event for all of your friends and family, getting married in Belize will be an unforgettable event. The good news is that it’s very easy for you…
As the busy Belize travel market has been heating up, it’s now possible to enjoy round-trip flights to Belize from many cities across the United States, including Miami, Houston, and Los Angeles. With all four of the biggest airlines now competing to serve the hot Belize travel market, American, United, Delta, and Southwest Airlines offer competitive prices (https://www.travelpirates.com/flights/round-trip-flights-from-multiple-cities-to-belize-from-317_4271) from major cities across the country. Not to…
Families are very important to Belizeans, and in honor of women everywhere, Laru Beya resort on the Placencia Peninsula is celebrating Mother’s Day throughout the entire month.
Belize is rapidly becoming one of the top destinations for honeymooners and couples wanting to enjoy a romantic getaway vacation. Located just a few hours flying time from major cities across the United States, Belize is a tropical wonderland of offshore islands, white sand beaches, mysterious ancient cities, pristine jungles, and a rainbow of colorful birds and exotic wildlife. If you’re considering where to enjoy…
One of the most exciting festivals on the Belizean calendar is the yearly Chocolate Festival. From May 19-21, 2017, visitors can explore a dazzling array of chocolate and chocolate-based goodies, including unusual items like chocolate beer and chocolate soap. The Chocolate Festival takes place in and around the town of Punta Gorda in Belize’s Toledo District, an area that has been growing cacao and producing delicious…
Be sure to save the date as the 18th annual Placencia Lobsterfest will take place from June 23-25, 2017. This popular three-day festival coincides with the opening of fishing season, and no place in Belize does lobster better than the Placencia Peninsula. A narrow strip of land measuring 16 miles from north to south, the Placencia Peninsula is famous for its golden sands and gorgeous views…
Long before the great civilizations of Rome and Greece, the ancient Maya in Central America created their own unique writing system, developed complex calendars based on precise astronomical observations, and erected majestic cities all across their empire that stretched from what is now Mexico down to El Salvador. The modern-day country of Belize sat in the heartland of that empire, and the country is now…
One of the most romantic places to enjoy an intimate holiday in Belize is the lovely Placencia Peninsula. Located in the southeastern part of the country, Placencia is 16 miles of golden sands with an unforgettable view of the Caribbean. Famous for its “barefoot ready” motto and relaxed pace of life, Placencia is the perfect place to stroll hand in hand along the beach, enjoy…
Southwest Airlines is rapidly expanding their international coverage. On its official website , it recently announced that they will be offering non-stop flights to Belize from the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL) beginning on June 4, 2017. This comes on the heels of the announcement of a new Southwest non-stop flight between the Denver International Airport (DEN) and Belize City scheduled to begin on March 11,…
Whale shark encounters rank near the top of any diving bucket list. With a flatted head ,bewildering dots and tiny eyes incoherent with its sheer mass, this gentle animal is the ocean’s largest fish. If you’re looking to scratch whale sharks off your bucket list, Belize is among the best spots to come face-to-face with these extraordinary creatures.