Aeromexico, the flag carrier of Mexico and one of the largest airlines in the world, has just announced that it will begin flying to Belize beginning on November 17, 2018. This announcement marks the first time ever that a Mexican airline will be offering non-stop service to Belize. Throughout the 2017/18 winter season until April 28, 2019, Aeromexico will be flying twice a week from…
Are you an NCL cruise ship passenger heading to Belize? If so, your port of call will be Harvest Caye, a small island located just off the coast of mainland Belize. If you’re ready to try some delicious, authentic Belizean cuisine, there’s simply no better restaurant than the Quarterdeck Restaurant and Bar located in Placencia. Placencia is not an island, but it certainly feels like…
The Garinuga people are a unique component of the cultural melting pot that is Belize. Often described as the Garifuna (technically Garifuna is the adjective form of Garinuga), this unique culture was born more than 400 years ago when imported slaves intermarried with local Carib and Arawak peoples on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent. In 1802, after being harried by British forces, the Garifuna…
During the months of March, April, May, and June around the full moon, giant whale sharks can be seen at the Gladden Split Marine Reserve in Placencia Belize.
If you’re looking to unplug, unwind, and relax on your spring break, Belize is a country that truly offers everything. Just a two-hour flight from Miami or Houston and three hours from Atlanta, Belize is truly a world away. Here are some fun activities you can enjoy during your spring break: River Tubing and Chocolate After a short hike, you board an inner tube and…
The British newspaper Telegraph recently published an article about the top beach holidays to book in 2018, and Belize was prominently featured. Described as a lush oasis of jungles and rainforests teeming with exotic wildlife, Belize was also recommended for its wide range of activities available on its immense offshore reef, the largest in North America. Belize is a small country in Central America with…
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,…
Romantic sunsets, picturesque beaches, and gorgeous luxury resorts are just a few of the things that make Belize a perfect honeymoon destination. Just a short flight away from the United States, Belize looks and feels like a lost world of unparalleled beauty, delicious year-round warm weather, and fantastic scenery. Here are the 10 most romantic activities you can enjoy in Belize in 2018: Couples Massage…
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…