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…
Family therapists Sally and John Connolly know a thing or two about the benefits of leaving familiar surroundings behind and taking romantic vacations to keep their relationship healthy and happy. In fact, Sally likes to quote Dr. John Gottman, the University of Washington researcher, whose focus is on relationships: “It is easy to find things to like [about each other] while on a vacation,” even…
Located in Belize’s southeastern Stann Creek District, the Placencia Peninsula measures about a mile wide and 16 miles north to south with beautiful beaches along the Caribbean Sea on the eastern side and a mangrove-lined lagoon, an angler’s paradise, on the western side. Just a quick drive or few minutes’ flying time from Belize City, Placencia has become one of the most popular visitor…
Lonely Planet, one of the largest publishers of travel guides in the world, has just published their list of the top 10 countries to visit in 2019 which includes Belize. Noted for its gorgeous offshore islands (called “cayes” locally) and pristine rainforests, Belize was recommended by Lonely Planet for being relatively “untouristed” and having a government firmly committed to protecting and preserving the natural environment….