September is the perfect time to visit Belize as the entire month is one big patriotic celebration that culminates on September 21 when Belizeans commemorate gaining independence from Great Britain in 1981. In 2017, the theme of the Independence Day festivities will be “Belize: Confronting Challenges! Celebrating Triumphs! Renewing our Resolve!.” The theme was carefully chosen as a way to strengthen the country’s resolve to continue the…
Laru Beya resort means “on the beach” in the local Garifuna tongue, and the resort is located right on the sparkling waters of the Caribbean in Placencia, Belize. The Placencia Peninsula is one of the top visitor destinations in the country, and Laru Beya has everything that families, honeymooners, and adventure travelers need to enjoy an unforgettable vacation in Belize. Now onto the 7 reasons…
The luxurious Laru Beya Resort is located on the golden sands of the Placencia Peninsula on Belize’s southern Caribbean coast. Measuring 16 miles from north to south, Placencia is the gateway to the Belize Barrier Reef, a collection of over 1,000 islands split into seven different national parks and marine reserves. Placencia is the ideal place for a great summer vacation for families, newlyweds, and…
Belize is an incredibly bio-diverse country, and close to 600 avian species have been recorded in the country. The Audobon Society has an active presence in Belize, managing several nature preserves and protected areas where birds thrive. Approximately 20% of the bird species found in Belize are migratory species predominantly from North America that head south during the winter to reach the balmy clime of…
Travelers to Belize now have a new flight to choose from. Southwest, the world’s biggest low-cost airline, currently has three non-stop flights from American cities to Belize City. This month, Southwest began flying from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) Airport to Belize City (BZE), following their initial foray into the market with Houston (HOU) and Denver (DIA) routes that were launched earlier. The new Fort Lauderdale…
With gorgeous tropical islands, white sand beaches, and a lush interior bursting with wildlife, it’s no surprise that the small Central American nation of Belize is such a popular vacation destination. But for many years, Canadians wanting to visit this Caribbean paradise had to suffer through lengthy delays and multiple flights to get to Belize. Today, however, it’s easy and affordable for Canadians to get…
As the busy Belize travel market has been heating up, it’s now possible to enjoy round-trip flights to Belize from many cities across the United States, including Miami, Houston, and Los Angeles. With all four of the biggest airlines now competing to serve the hot Belize travel market, American, United, Delta, and Southwest Airlines offer competitive prices (https://www.travelpirates.com/flights/round-trip-flights-from-multiple-cities-to-belize-from-317_4271) from major cities across the country. Not to…
Families are very important to Belizeans, and in honor of women everywhere, Laru Beya resort on the Placencia Peninsula is celebrating Mother’s Day throughout the entire month.
One of the most exciting festivals on the Belizean calendar is the yearly Chocolate Festival. From May 19-21, 2017, visitors can explore a dazzling array of chocolate and chocolate-based goodies, including unusual items like chocolate beer and chocolate soap. The Chocolate Festival takes place in and around the town of Punta Gorda in Belize’s Toledo District, an area that has been growing cacao and producing delicious…
Be sure to save the date as the 18th annual Placencia Lobsterfest will take place from June 23-25, 2017. This popular three-day festival coincides with the opening of fishing season, and no place in Belize does lobster better than the Placencia Peninsula. A narrow strip of land measuring 16 miles from north to south, the Placencia Peninsula is famous for its golden sands and gorgeous views…