When researchers named the most unique characteristics of primates for the Treehugger.com website, they didn’t have to look far to unearth the species with the biggest mouths! Belize howler monkeys aren’t gossips but their name is their claim to fame: They have one of the loudest calls of any land mammal and their unsettling roars can be heard from a distance of three miles away….
Have you heard about the “Beach Bliss” syndrome that’s taking a Covid-weary world by surprise? It’s not a malady to be feared; it’s a state of mind that takes hold the moment vacation-starved travelers hit the beach. Symptoms? Complete relaxation. A heady sense of spiritual peace. A level of happiness and joy that can’t be experienced elsewhere and it’s yours simply by traveling a few…
Do you chat with others about news, kids and vacations past while waiting at the airport gate? These days, those aren’t the only topics of conversation. Plenty also include the question: “Did you get the Moderna, Pfizer or J&J vaccine?” Another hot topic is destinations and you may already have heard that Belize has become the trendiest vacation spot in Central America because the country…
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…
As the world begins to sigh a collective breath of relief now that Covid vaccinations are being administered by the millions every day, wouldn’t it be great if a resort located at a sunny tropical destination reformatted its business model to cater to travelers who are still too skittish to seriously consider vacationing? Fact is, there’s already a luxury resort in sunny Belize that offers…
It’s a conundrum that rarely troubled you before Covid: Should I travel now or wait? There is no bad response to this question, especially if you have been thinking about visiting Belize. Where in Belize? According to travel experts, the Placencia peninsula is an ideal choice because it’s centrally located and offers everything you seek in a Caribbean vacation. To fully appreciate Placencia, you need lodgings that…
If you’re a frequent traveler and know that heading to the Caribbean at the end of a typical year can put a huge dent in your bank account, we encourage you to keep this in mind rather than mourning the fact that you’re stuck at home this year coping with snow, wind and daunting temperatures: You can afford to spend Christmas in Belize. It’s not…
Not every Central American nation has been as devoted to visitor health, welfare, and safety as Belize, where tourism authorities and the government partnered to put into place unprecedented Covid-19 practices and protocols. Having conceived a list of Gold Standard practices that resorts had to implement before welcoming guests, few earned this certification faster than Laru Beya Resort, located on the Placencia peninsula. Laru Beya…
Consider Re-Booking Your Belize Vacation at Laru Beya You’ve been through a nightmare during the last eight months — Covid scare; sequestering; your life turned upside down. Now, you’re ready for a getaway. But you’re concerned about your health and wonder about airline flights. Here’s good news: you can relax and consider re-booking your Belize vacation at Laru Beya Resort on the beautiful Placencia peninsula….
Placencia Belize, Best Place To Travel In November Members of both the Belize government and tourism authorities celebrated the re-opening of the nation’s international airport on October 1, 2020, and resorts and attractions followed suit by reopening, too. News that airplane ventilation systems have been so improved, it can be safer to fly than ever has added to the general excitement, offering travelers hungry for…