Waylan Miki asks the question veteran travelers confront when they are on the move year round: How many choices is too many when setting up a vacation itinerary? Miki describes the phenomenon of “paralysis of choice” that can lead travelers to sign up for everything for fear of missing something and exhausting themselves in the process! Are you wise enough to take the word of…
Do human beings have different definitions for the word adventure? The answer is yes, say scientists who study this intriguing psychological approach to life. For some, an iconic movie like “Indiana Jones,” “Jaws” or the currently popular “Avengers” series are all that’s needed to pump up every bodily reaction from blood pressure to the imagination. For others, nothing but a lengthy zip-lining course, hiking into…
Town and Country magazine editors have been busy researching post-Covid honeymoon trends and they reached surprising conclusions: Despite the fact that couples availed themselves of opportunities to squirrel away money during the pandemic by canceling pricey weddings, honeymoons are being prioritized by men and women eager to find romance in paradise. No area in the western hemisphere is as trendy as Central America – especially…
Where are northerners flocking this summer? The Placencia peninsula. If you keep up with travel trends, you already know that a visit to this elegant beach destination is destined to be a memorable, relaxing and idyllic one thanks to cool breezes and seasonal deals. What won’t you encounter? Crowds. Placencia is the perfect place to spend your summer holiday but if you want to be…
Today’s honeymooners have different ideas about what newly married couples prefer to do on honeymoons, but they all share a common desire to put plenty of distance between themselves, their jobs, and clocks! They’re in a hurry to get away, which is why Belize has become the honeymoon answer for couples seeking an exotic destination that won’t take long to reach. Belize certainly meets that…
It’s hard to believe that Easter is on the horizon, but there’s never been a year that called for a bigger celebration. The holiday was all but cancelled last year so pulling out all stops in 2021 is probably the best idea you’ve come up with of late. We have it on good authority that the Easter Bunny intends to vacation on Placencia peninsula in…
5 Reasons Scuba Enthusiasts Always Choose Placencia Belize When your mind travels to the pleasures of scuba diving, there’s a good chance you reflect upon the beauty, serenity, and eye candy that appears the moment you peek below the surface. What you may not know is that there are reasons you feel so great after time spent underwater: You get aerobic and anaerobic workouts that…
They’re rambunctious, inquisitive and so energetic, the thought of planning a spring adventure with your youngsters at first seems an overwhelming, daunting task. But the idea isn’t as complicated as you imagine if you set your sights on Placencia Belize for your family’s spring adventure because everything about vacationing in this nation is aimed at kids of all ages. From restless toddlers to put-upon teens…
Do love and romance expire like “must use” dates on products found on grocery store shelves? Hardly, say scientists investigating the topic of love at any age. Sara Davidson, writing for Oprah.com, writes about how actress Ellen Burstyn’s mom “Met the love of her life” at age 84. “He’s a younger man,” her mom confided. “How young?” Ellen asked. “I think he’s 80,” her Mom…
Can you put a price on happiness? The answer is no, say philosophers and academics, and plenty of research studies undertaken by psychologists prove the point. But that doesn’t mean wise travelers can’t put a price on the travel discounts available to them, which is why so many are choosing all-inclusive packages when they vacation. Even skeptics admit that they would be hard-pressed to find…