According to wellness experts at the Mayo Clinic, pure relaxation benefits your mind and body so many ways, you may not need an excuse to pursue it more often! The moment you begin relaxing, these benefits flow your way: Your heart rate slows Blood pressure drops Your breathing rate settles down Improved digestion begins Blood sugar levels return to normal Hormone-induced stress attacks stop You’ll…
According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you could extend your life if you escape the winter weather and head for climates that are kind to your body and mind. The CDC details myriad risks northerners face when snow falls, temperatures plummet and bone-chilling winds whip up. No wonder your body rebels! Why stick around, run up huge heating bills and…
North American society was greatly impacted by Covid-19 – perhaps more so than other nations because consumerism drives U.S. culture. But something amazing happened to people who weren’t very generous: Not only did the pandemic make North Americans more grateful, but that gratitude was reflected in an increase in holiday gift spending in 2020 – an increase likely to escalate in 2021. Not lost among…
For avid travelers who feel as comfortable sitting in a Budapest cafe as they do trekking through Belize jungles, nothing’s more exciting than price savings. According to a recent New York Times article, the travel industry is offering deals travelers couldn’t ignore if they tried. In fact, savvy travelers know things won’t get lower so they’re booking trips at a dizzying rate, reason enough for…
If images of camping amid gorgeous landscapes send a thrill down your spine – and if you swear anything cooked outdoors on a grill tastes better than dishes prepared on a stove – perhaps it’s time you took your passion for the great outdoors to a new location where fulfilling your bucket list is a breeze. How about a Belize outdoors adventure? This list gets…
When a nation’s footprint is less than 9,000 square miles, expectations surrounding the number of adventures one can enjoy during a visit are best kept low. After all, Vermont is approximately the same size as Belize and once you check out historic sites remaining from the nation’s settlement, hiking trails and ski resorts, attractions available to tourists are somewhat limited. Within approximately the same area,…
With fall on the horizon (it starts on September 22nd), you may need a vacation that won’t wait until the summer of 2022, but try as you might, you can’t justify either the time or money it entails to do a proper job of vacation planning. No worries. We’ve unearthed a few fall occasions that beg to be celebrated, so pick one that resonates or…
Did you get away during the pandemic or were you too frightened to venture far from home? Have you been dreaming of tropical breeze and sunshine while giving yourself a long list of reasons why you don’t need a getaway? We’ve got your back. These 7 epic reasons to visit Placencia Belize this fall are not just convincing but good for your mental and physical…
Where are northerners flocking this summer? The Placencia peninsula. If you keep up with travel trends, you already know that a visit to this elegant beach destination is destined to be a memorable, relaxing and idyllic one thanks to cool breezes and seasonal deals. What won’t you encounter? Crowds. Placencia is the perfect place to spend your summer holiday but if you want to be…
Have you heard about the “Beach Bliss” syndrome that’s taking a Covid-weary world by surprise? It’s not a malady to be feared; it’s a state of mind that takes hold the moment vacation-starved travelers hit the beach. Symptoms? Complete relaxation. A heady sense of spiritual peace. A level of happiness and joy that can’t be experienced elsewhere and it’s yours simply by traveling a few…