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How To Choose The Right Belize Destination For Your Vacation

You can toss a coin, throw a dart at a map or go directly to Placencia, Belize where everything you need and want is at your fingertips. Imagine yourself planning a vacation to Massachusetts and wondering if you should stay in Boston or on Cape Cod! Both are amazing but you’ve got to choose one. These days travelers confront the same dilemma after deciding to…

The Placencia Peninsula Isn't Just a Beach Vacation Destination Anymore

The Placencia Peninsula: So Much More Than Belize Beaches!

When considering a vacation on a peninsula, are you drawn to the idea of enjoying endless beach access on two coasts? One of the most appealing (and closest) isthmuses is found in Belize where the Placencia Peninsula not only offers two lovely playgrounds but it’s home to a long list of enjoyments that have nothing to do with water. To experience this navigable peninsula, choose…

All Inclusive Placencia Belize Vacations

How To Find The Best All Inclusive Vacation & Resort in Placencia Belize

If you’ve ever discussed travel proclivities with others, it probably took less than 10 minutes to see how diverse expectations are, even among people you know well. Some grew up taking family holidays and they stick to those traditions. Others are all about finding new places, people, and experiences. In fact, everyone develops a travel style that is unique. By answering these questions, you can…

Recharge During Your Placencia Belize Vacation

Recharge During Your Placencia Belize Getaway

The notion of “re-charging” has undergone quite the evolution over time, say lexicologists. The word’s original meaning comes from 15th-century France where the verb was used to designate the process of reloading vessels and then applied to the invention of the battery in 1876. It took until 1921 for the concept of recharging to make the figurative pivot defined as the restoration of fitness and…

This Placencia Belize Resort Masters the Art of Chill

This Placencia Belize Resort Specializes in the Art of Chill

If you’re the curious sort, you may wonder how certain words wind up in dictionaries. It’s the job of lexicographers whose responsibilities are to keep these guides updated and current. One interesting example of a word that morphed into contemporary use and remains approved by all lexicographers is “chill.”  Chill is a versatile word. A noun, verb, or adjective, origins of “cele” or “ciele” are…

belize flora and fauna

Exploring Belize’s Flora and Fauna – A Biodiversity Hotspot

Abundant rainfall, balmy temperatures, and huge swathes of pristine land make Belize one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet. More than 4,000 different native flowering plants can be found in Belize as well as more than 700 different species of trees and other flora. Scientists have only just begun to catalog all of the different plants in the country, a difficult task as…

celebrate garifuna settlement day in belize

Celebrate Garifuna Settlement Day 2023

Every nation celebrates ethnic holidays to recognize the importance of their unique cultural heritages, but in Belize, Garifuna Settlement Day on November 19th is so important, it lasts an entire week! One of the most homogeneous societies in Central America, Belize has become the proud homeland of myriad cultures, but few are as colorful and friendly as the Garifuna people whose roots stretch back to…

Planning the Perfect Group Vacation in Belize

How to Make Your Group’s Belize Vacation “A Perfect 10”!

When was the first time you heard someone describe a performance as a “perfect 10”? It’s the ultimate compliment for skating and gymnastics competitors, and those who recall classic films are likely to remember 10 as the criteria British actor Dudley Moore used to describe the woman of his dream in the movie, “10.” Did you know that 10 is an ideal number of people…

Belize Fishing Tournament

Fish. Eat Lobster. Play in the Surf. This Belize Fishing Tourney Has it All!

In honor of Placencia’s proud history as a vibrant fishing village, for the 8th year in a row, a fun fishing tournament will be held when the 2023 Placencia Lobsterfest takes place between July 14th and July 16th. Which day is most important? Saturday the 15th. That’s the day avid fishing fans will show up to compete, and you’re welcome to come up with any…