As North America experiences another bitterly cold month in February, a great place to warm up and enjoy some sunshine is Belize. A small country in Central America just a short flight away from the United States, Belize enjoys fabulously warm weather with plenty of things to do and see throughout February. One of the most beloved events of the year happens in Belize in…

For more than 30 years, the Rough Guides have been one of the most widely read travel publications. In their Rough Guide to 2018, the venerable travel publisher has identified a number of top destinations to visit around the world, including Belize. Coming in at number 18 on their global list, the Rough Guide to 2018 highlighted the lack of mass tourism and the wild,…

Located as few as three hours’ flying time from major cities in the United States, the eclectic country of Belize in Central America is a winter vacation paradise for the whole family. Here are 10 exciting and adventurous experiences that both kids and adults can enjoy in Belize: Swimming in the Caribbean Sea Whether it’s making sand castles on the golden shores of the Placencia…

Often described as “sea cows,” manatees are some of the most interesting and unusual mammals in the world. Long considered to be the “mermaids” of ancient seafaring lore, manatees are gentle, curious creatures with a long, round body and a puppy dog face, similar to that of a seal or walrus. Manatees weigh around 1,200 pounds (550 kg) and are herbivorous, meaning they only eat…

Belize is a small country blessed with hundreds of breathtakingly beautiful islands set like jewels along the length of the Belize Barrier Reef, the second-largest barrier reef in the world. In Belize, islands are known as “cayes.” Pronounced “keys”, these islands range from tiny patches of sand and palm trees to gorgeous atolls that are the perfect setting for snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, and sailing….

Beginning on December 15, 2017, Air Canada will begin flying non-stop from Toronto’s Pearson International (YYZ) to Belize City (BZE), the first time that Air Canada has offered such a flight. The new Toronto-Belize City route will be operated weekly until April 13, 2018. Air Canada, the world’s eighth-largest airline, joins rival WestJet in providing non-stop service to Canada. Beginning in October 2016, WestJet began flying from…

Although many people come to Belize to engage in exciting activities like scuba diving, horseback riding, zip lining, and snorkeling or to marvel at the colorful array of wildlife, one of the most amazing attractions in the country is one that occurs every single day — the sun rising over the sparkling waters of the Caribbean. Few experiences can compare to dawn in Belize. As…