Southwest Airlines held a press conference in Houston on Wednesday, May 13 2015 where the CEO of the airlines, Garry Kelly announced that daily and direct flights to Belize from Houston will begin on October 15th and tickets can now be purchased on the airline’s website at www.southwest.com. Kelly was joined by the Mayor of Houston, Annise Parker along with a delegation from Belize who…
Although the small village of Placencia in southern Belize only has a small permanent population, its beautiful and gorgeous sandy beaches have attracted visitors for generations. Between mid-March and April, the nearby waters are home to whale sharks, offering a unique glimpse into maritime life. Close to the nearby airport, gentile neighborhoods have sprung up offering luxury accommodations. Located a short ways further up the…
The dates for the Placencia Lobster Fest have been set from June 19th – 21st 2015. The event offers a wealth of great entertainment and activities and is the ultimate foodie-haven festival in Belize with tons of local flavors sizzling to perfection. Placencia offers golden beaches and a warm “village type” atmosphere that will add to your vacation experience while you enjoy your delicious lobster…
Belizean food is a mix of Caribbean, Mexican, African, Spanish, and Mayan culinary influences. Some of the top foods to eat in Belize are: rice and beans with stew chicken, salbutes, panades, bollos, conch fritters, tamales, fry jacks and seafood.
Laru Beya Beach Resort is offering a 20% discount off their beach accommodations for the entire months of April and May.
For non-stateside beach getaways, most Americans typically go with the usual options — Mexico, the Caribbean or one of the Hawaiian islands. But what if you wanted all the trappings of a faraway beach vacation, just with less tourists? Then you’ve got to head to Belize. Belize is way less crowded than most vacation hotspots, but still has everything a tourist could want — snorkeling,…
The Quarter Deck Restaurant and Bar is located in Placencia Village, Belize at Laru Beya Beach Resort. This resort is one of the high-end resorts that are located in Placencia Village and the resort features only the highest quality amenities available. One of the best points about The Quarter Deck Restaurant And Bar is that not only the local residents of Laru Beya are fond…
Nomadic Matt, the travel blogger who operates http://www.nomadicmatt.com/ considers the following tours and activities the top things to see and do in Placencia: Go sailing – Sailing is an incredible way to see Placencia Village, with boats and catamarans going on day trips to the islands on the reef and further afield to the Honduran and Guatemalan Bay Islands. For something a little different, take…
Despite their imposing size, whale shark are not a threat to human divers. They are grand examples of the fact that sharks are misunderstood as mindless killers. Whale shark have been known to interact with humans playfully. Divers can swim along side them as they feed and explore. Younger whale sharks are the friendliest, have been known to play with divers and are remarkably gentle….