For U.S. primary school students, lessons about the midnight ride of Paul Revere are mandatory. Teachers still use the phrase “One, if by land, and two, if by sea,” to teach kids about the secret signal given by Revere to alert patriots about the route British troops were taking. His warning helped win the American Revolutionary War. In Belize, where Brits held dominion from 1783…
What do you look for when considering Belize all inclusive resorts? Access to diving and snorkeling? Proximity to Belize cultural sites? Maybe it’s all beach all the time. We can help! We surveyed frequent travelers and learned that there are 10 things respondents consider most often when comparing beach resorts. Use them as your guide as you check out our picks for the five top…
Frequently referred to as “one of the world’s most influential brands,” Conde Nast never met a media challenge the company couldn’t conquer. Whether venturing into the realm of print, video, film, digital, audio, or social, the amount of influence this powerful conglomerate wields is built on a solid foundation of credibility and innovation, harkening back to founder Condé Montrose Nast. He began empire building in…
If there’s anything avid tourists learned during imposed pandemic restrictions that removed the most pleasurable activity from their lives, it’s that it’s okay to want to “have it all.” When one appreciates the bounty of pleasures received by taking even the simplest holiday trip abroad, life seems richer, more vital, and certainly more fun. For travelers seeking a Belize escape this summer, having it all…
You might think that the humble lobster is nothing more than a tasty seafood dish that comes with a huge price tag, but in fact, lobster lore associated with this feisty crustacean is the stuff of legends. Marina Santos was so curious, she authored a paper for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Sea Grant Program that refuted tales that lobster in 1770’s New England was…
Any idea why the words Earth Day appear in the April 22nd square on your calendar? This day of commemoration salutes awareness of the same issues that continue to plague today’s world: Toxic, polluted air, hazardous waste dumped into waterways, and other environmental offenses that make people and animals sick. Until 1970, it was legal to release harmful agents and there wasn’t a thing people,…
Once upon a time, spring break almost always straddled the Spring Equinox which took place this year on March 20, 2023. But spring break dates are anything but uniform these days, so if you’ve got students attending different colleges, it may feel like spring break 2023 is endless! Since you’re already an expert at managing your kids’ disruptive college and school schedules throughout Covid, we…
Why spend 8 hours on a flight and endure airline snacks to enjoy April in Paris when you can halve the travel time and relax on a stunning Placencia Belize beach? Save your brain cells the trouble of learning French to navigate the city, because in Belize, everyone speaks English – and some even speak the Queen’s English! Whether your desire to travel in April…
Are you willing to admit that you’re cautious when it comes to making important decisions? It’s not a bad trait to possess and it’s likely to have kept you out of trouble! But perhaps you’re at a point in life where being more spontaneous feels right, especially if your skill at managing your finances allows you enough freedom to make last-minute plans that offer you…
It was Groundhog Day on February 2, 2023, and followers of Punxsutawney Phil, the woodchuck known for his annual peek outside to tell the world whether spring would come early or late, held the public in suspense waiting to see if he saw his shadow. But this long-awaited annual event took a backseat to news reports of “a comet for the ages” that was about…