If you’re like most North Americans, your focus on shopping—in anticipation of year-end holidays—is likely occupying a big chunk of your time these days. Buying gifts can be a challenge, say professionals studying gift-giving behaviors, and if you’re looking to impress, you’ll want to know about an emerging trend: Giving the gift of travel. Check your 2024 calendar. If you’ve already marked loved ones’ birthdays,…
Are you happy to announce to anyone who will listen that you are a dedicated foodie? The lofty designation describes anyone who finds themselves claiming the title because they exhibit these characteristics: There isn’t a food you won’t try The next meal is always on your mind You judge the quality of any gathering by the food Photographing your dishes before you eat has become…
What does today’s couple dream about? Once upon a time, couples dreamed about having a home in the burbs, a nice car, and top-notch colleges for the kids. Today’s couple seeks more, says therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw writing for Psychology Today magazine. Contemporary couples crave a sense of belonging, shared purpose, emotional support, and a willingness to share tasks. Sure, the house is important, but couples…
It’s easy to understand why questions are being asked about the wisdom of importing animals to zoos after being captured in the wild—especially since opportunities to see wildlife over time were mostly found on pages of National Geographic magazines! New approaches to zoo design benefit wildlife as some of these facilities expand space and create habitats designed to emulating species-specific environments. What’s changed since zoos…
Ever wonder why news reports of immigration surges from Central America always exclude Belize? The U.S. Center for Immigration Studies recently called this English-speaking nation the land “that creates few problems for the U.S.,” and it also speaks to a population that has no desire to live anywhere else in the hemisphere. Further, while Belize and neighboring nations enjoy similar, if not identical climates, that…
Do you take the sun for granted? There’s a reason winter vacations in the sun are so popular. You have fun, relax and the gifts you give your body are priceless. As days grow short and winter looms on the horizon, do you work hard to ignore signs that your body wants to hibernate? Of course it does; you’re entering a season that leaves the…
Beaches are supposed to be tranquil stretches of sand and surf conducive to relaxation and tranquility, but in Belize, a good-natured “battle of the beaches” has been underway since the nation became the trendiest destination in Central America. The contenders for this ongoing debate are Ambergris Caye, the small island known for its party scene, Caye Caulker — idyllic despite offering visitors less beach to…
When vacation time rolls around, are you savvy enough to set a specific goal that you hope to accomplish during your time away from pressing concerns at work and home? It’s important to articulate what you hope to get out of your vacation, Inc. magazine contributor Glenn Leibowitz explains, because “Taking time off isn’t enough.” How to set a vacation goal? It’s not a complicated…
If the urge to take a pass on dashing through the snow to spend Christmas at home is too strong to resist this year, you can always shop and wrap gifts early and then tell everyone that you’re heading south to get a much-needed break in the sun before the pressures of 2024 begin. Where to go? Belize, of course. It’s affordable and close, plus…
No parrots or pirate hats are required to dive into this gorgeous Belize atoll, though the pirates are no longer around to welcome you! According to “Moon Belize” author Lebawit Lily Girma, one doesn’t need to travel to a large island to enjoy the world’s best diving experience, which is why Glover’s Reef Atoll in Southern Belize has become a popular destination for vacationers. First…