Located in Southern Belize, the peninsula of Placencia has some of the country’s most beautiful and spectacular beaches and these together with a vast array of inexpensive and comfortable accommodations make it an ideal vacation destination. Placencia Village is also a perfect base to explore many of the top attractions in southern Belize. Below we have compiled the best tours you must do while vacationing in Placencia:
Because today’s offspring tend to have a more sentimental attachment to Mother’s Day, it can be easy to let that third Sunday in June slip by with a last-minute card, but your dad deserves more, writes Catherine Boeckmann for The Farmer’s Almanac. While first recognized by Richard Nixon’s administration, the tale behind the origins of Father’s Day is much more intriguing. While the declaration of…
How does it feel to stay at a resort that has been designated among the top 10% of listings on the highly-trusted TripAdvisor website? Awesome, say the 1,100 travelers who have taken the time to give Laru Beya Resort, a premium sanctuary along Belize’s Placencia Peninsula, glowing reviews! But don’t take our word for the resort that has generated this many high ratings; check out…
One of the most talked about new trends is the 4-day work week that’s becoming commonplace in the U.S. Four-day work weeks are also creating a new vacation niche for people with shorter work weeks. This emerging trend has spurred Laru Beya Resort on Belize’s Placencia peninsula to promote a 4-day getaway that is equally beneficial because short, intermittent getaways accomplish so many goals: Go…
If you have yet to hear about Belize’s current hot spot, this is your opportunity to learn more. The Placencia peninsula is a 16-mile-long finger of land that has an intriguing history. We’re not sure how long it took them to make the pilgrimage from Nova Scotia Canada to Placencia shores back in the 17th century, but Puritans only stuck around until wars of independence…
Eleanor Tweddell’s credentials are impressive. Her career as a life coach, mentor, writer, podcaster, communications consultant, and author are stellar, but she considers her most important role is that of “wild adventure promoter.” After realizing that most people are so afraid of their wildest dreams, they ignore them, she decided to help clients vanquish their fears. Have you been ignoring your desire for a wild…
For U.S. primary school students, lessons about the midnight ride of Paul Revere are mandatory. Teachers still use the phrase “One, if by land, and two, if by sea,” to teach kids about the secret signal given by Revere to alert patriots about the route British troops were taking. His warning helped win the American Revolutionary War. In Belize, where Brits held dominion from 1783…
If there’s anything avid tourists learned during imposed pandemic restrictions that removed the most pleasurable activity from their lives, it’s that it’s okay to want to “have it all.” When one appreciates the bounty of pleasures received by taking even the simplest holiday trip abroad, life seems richer, more vital, and certainly more fun. For travelers seeking a Belize escape this summer, having it all…
Did you know that people who reside on beaches enjoy physical and mental benefits not enjoyed by urbanites? In fact, folks whose homes or vacation venues include accommodations with ocean views enjoy the benefits of depression reduction and enhanced relaxation. To help you understand how much you can improve your well-being by choosing a Belize beach holiday, we offer an easy-to-recall alphabet of perks awaiting…
You might think that the history of an official holiday like Memorial Day is cut and dry, but its origins paint a more vivid picture that’s riddled with controversy, say curators at the National Museum of American History. The earliest Memorial Day observances were organized by Americans who were legally unable to serve in the armed forces. This holiday’s roots are founded on efforts by…