When you pack, include a bib, elastic waistband pants, and your appetite. You’ll need all three. For foodies who never grow weary of trying new foods, a visit to Belize can come as a surprise. This nation’s signature cuisine mix is as diverse as the people who live here, combining Mexican, Caribbean and Maya traditions that pervade everything from the art to the food. These…
Belize awaits as soon as you define your version of “adventure.” If your education consisted of tedious projects requiring little imagination, you may envy Breanna Forgione who earned her University of Scranton degree by writing about people who love adventures so much, they go on them often. Her thesis, that taking a few risks is good for the mind and body, is nothing new. In…
Experience the Best of Belize Whether you consider yourself thrifty or you rarely think about cost when you see something you want, you’re going to agree that staying at two luxury Belize resorts after buying a single plane ticket is a deal you want to know about. This split stay comes to you courtesy of Belize hoteliers eager to give visitors a double dose of…
It’s sad but true: Today’s child is exposed to so much media and stimulation, getting them to sit down with a book has become mission impossible. How does a parent compete with Ninja Turtles, Spiderman and Marvel superheroes? By taking youngsters on a short plane ride to Belize where thrills come at the rate of 10 a day. No parent complains that they’ve gotten no…
Placencia Peninsula: The Best Area In Belize To Vacation If you’ve been put off by stories that Belize hot spots Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker have become too crowded and hectic, there’s a gorgeous area of Belize that’s getting lots of attention from travelers who want to enjoy both tranquility and excitement: the Placencia peninsula. This finger of land’s history goes back to the…
It’s Your Honeymoon. Make it Unforgettable in Placencia Belize Had you visited the Brides.com magazine website not long ago, you would have encountered a fascinating article written by Liz Susong that talked about the weird and wacky history of the honeymoon. In the article, wedding historian Susan Waggoner says that taking a honeymoon “dates from the days of marriage by capture when, after snatching his…
Scientists Say Your Child is Ready for a Belize Family Vacation According to London’s “Telegraph,” scientists have proven that you can take your child abroad and have the experience indelibly etched on her brain as early as age 5! For parents longing to leave the states for an affordable summer sojourn, this news is being cheered by moms and dads whose friends have described…
According to the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, “there is mounting empirical evidence that interacting with nature delivers measurable benefits to people.” What kind of benefits? Huge ones. Spend time in nature and your physical health, psychological well-being and cognitive performance all get a boost. Who knew that a Belize Nature and Jungle Tour could deliver so many benefits? Whether it’s on…
Nim Li Punit and Lubaantun are two of the most iconic and interesting ancient Maya sites in Belize. Once bustling cities with tens of thousands of inhabitants, the sites were abandoned for unknown reasons about 1,000 years ago and were slowly reclaimed by the surrounding jungle, only to be rediscovered in the past few decades. No one is quite sure what the original name was…
One of the top tourist destinations in the region, Belize has more than 400 islands that stretch from north to south along the Belize Barrier Reef, part of the second-largest barrier reef in the world after Australia’s. With more than 100 types of coral and some 500 species of tropical fish, the barrier reef is paradise for scuba divers and snorkelers. Swimming through vividly…