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Fresh. Local. Delicious! Savor Laru Beya Resort’s All Inclusive Experience on Belize’s Placencia Peninsula This Summer

You don’t have to call yourself a “foodie” to enjoy yummy cuisines when traveling the world, writes psychologist Dr. Nicola Cann for the UK’s Travel Psychologist newsletter. Extolling the benefits of local dining, she explains that “certain dishes and flavours bring back evocative memories of a particular destination,” because they “are so innately linked to that place’s culture, geography, heritage and customs.” Do you prioritize…

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Love Hidden Gems? This Belize Resort is a Jewel in the Placencia Peninsula’s Crown

Before it became a catch phrase, the concept of hidden gems tended to refer to Aunt Millie’s diamond, emerald, and ruby jewelry pieces kept secure in a safe deposit box. Over time, travel authorities, realtors, and marketers seeking to make the concept more alluring began to refer to unique properties that, for one reason or another, were not as well-known as places getting more publicity…

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Belize Independence Day in Placencia: Why It’s Worth the Trip

Kari Owens loves a great Independence Day celebration, and she’s become something of an expert on why these occasions are so important to societies around the world. Her most recent post on the Nonprofit Youth Exchange Organization (ICES) website describes the joy and elation patriots feel, especially those who have had difficult times achieving independence. “Independence days hold profound significance for countries, marking the culmination…

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Belize Language & Communication Guide for Travelers

For travelers who think that visiting France, Germany, Italy, or Japan is too burdensome because it’s impossible to get around without having undertaken a few language lessons or acquiring a helpful translation app, you’ll be happy to know that you won’t have to do either because English is Belize’s primary language. A reminder of British colonization that lasted from 1783 to 1981, English is spoken…

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Where to Find Belize’s Best Snorkeling and Diving Tours?

If you find yourself on a perpetual quest for dopamine rushes—and you consider a summer diving and snorkeling getaway as the ultimate thrill—we’ve got news that could make your world a whole lot more enjoyable. Looking for pleasure doesn’t begin with grabbing a tank and heading to the Caribbean. Dopamine spikes the minute we start making plans to leave for a pleasurable escape, notes neuroscientist…

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Why 2026 Is the Year to Find Your Flow on the Placencia Peninsula

When asked the question, “When did the phrase ‘go with the flow’ originate?” most people refer to the 1960s Hippie movement, when peace signs, tie-dyed shirts, and miniskirts ruled. But historians tell us that these guesses are off by 19 centuries! That’s when Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius said that time is like a river, so we may as well go with the flow since change…

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Couples Love Placencia Belize Getaways—Especially in June

Guidepost blogger Megan Cherkezian makes no apologies for being head-over-heels in love with the month of June—and not just because it’s traditionally the most popular month for weddings. She’s not planning one, so her take on why June is special has less to do with rice, bouquets, and veils than it does with the fact that she’s a romantic and she celebrates ordinary things that…

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Why Make Placencia Belize Your Next Vacation Escape? The Answer May Surprise You

Did you know that “Disconnecting from social media and ditching smartphones is becoming a top priority for vacationers,” according to the May 22, 2025, issue of the Axios newsletter? This trend is affirmed by other experts who find that “1 in 4 adults power down devices or avoid answering communications altogether” while on holiday. Taking this action is considered one of the most relaxing moves…

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Why It’s Okay to Be Addicted to Summer Travel to Belize

The British Broadcasting System (BBC) tends to feature programs that are classical, educational, and rich in photography, thus readers of the BBC website may have been confused by the headline that shouted, “Shopping a sale gives you the same feeling as getting high.” Reporter Alina Dizik was curious about what goes on in the brain and body when “enticed by a sale.” She cites the…

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14 Years of Excellence: Why Travelers Trust Laru Beya Resort Again and Again

You may not realize how important continuity is when you assess yourself and the world, but in fact, the ability to count on other people, institutions, and systems are the backbones of successful societies as well as human accomplishments. “We all need to have the sense that things in our lives remain stable through time,” writes Harry Readhead in his essay published on Medium. “Continuity…