When Nature, the official magazine of the non-profit Nature Conservancy, sent writers and photographers to Belize to check out an initiative to bring the nation’s total amount of protected lands to nearly 40%, the result of their trip was impressive. The magazine devoted nine pages to the feature story, treating readers to gorgeous photography and notable details about efforts to protect and ensure The Belize…
From England to Portugal, and from U.S. southern towns to exotic Asian ports, fishing villages have morphed into tourist destinations for very compelling reasons: They’re charming, nostalgic, and retain a “taste of yesterday” when life was decidedly more laid-back. If you don’t have time to fly around the world to visit one, you’ll find that Belize is home to one of the most charming examples…
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…
Are you aware of the fact that the moment you relax, what researchers call “an awareness of comfort” immediately impacts the body and the mind? It’s a phenomenon that led four Japanese researchers to an important study that wound up being included in the U.S. National Institutes of Health archives recently. What happens to you when you relax? If your answer is “I can’t recall,”…
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…
This increasingly popular vacation hotspot is located just a few hours flying time from the United States. Below are 10 interesting facts about Belize: 1 – The Only Jaguar Preserve on the Planet Half a dozen great cats, including jaguars and pumas, are indigenous to Belize and Central America. Belize is the only country in the world with a nature sanctuary dedicated to preserving these…
Whether you can still recall your mom or dad reading to you aloud from the classic Maurice Sendak-illustrated and written book, Where the Wild Things Are – or you’ve just read it to your grandkids, you already know that this book remains a generational favorite. Why do kids love it so much? Because they identify with shy, misunderstood Max who escapes to an island where…
Although Belize is blessed with more than 180 miles (300 km) of coastline and beaches, many consider the beaches along the Placencia Peninsula in southeastern Belize to be the very best. Composed of pure sugar white sand, the 16 miles of beaches on the peninsula are referred to by locals as “barefoot perfect”, an apt description. The Maya Beach area in the northern part of…