The Perks of a May Belize Vacation at Our Collection of Resorts

Belize Laru Beya Resort Placencia Peninsula

What’s to blame for the extreme weather North America experienced at the beginning of 2026? A stratospheric polar vortex lingering 20 miles above the Earth’s surface, compounded by a southward jet stream dip, warmer-than-usual Gulf of Mexico, and rapid Arctic warming. “The most intense winter storms we’re experiencing are likely to become more intense,” say Mathew Barlow and Judah Cohen of the Weather Channel.

One of the best ways to deal with this weather is to plan a warm getaway. Notice, we didn’t say leave for that vacation. “Increasingly, Americans are responding [to horrific weather] not by escaping immediately–but by planning ahead,” writes MSN journalist Lisa Ellen Niver. Her research proves that planning a warm-weather trip serves as an antidote to winter emotional slumps.

Where and when to go

We recommend May in Belize. The weather is dry and sunny (75-to-83 degrees F), costs are low, no need to put up with crowds, snorkeling visibility is primo, and the environment is green and lush. Indulge your passion for water sports, hike the jungle, or defrost in a lounge chair on either the beach or by the swimming pool at Laru Beya Resort, located on the Placencia Peninsula, a 16-mile-long stretch of land that is considered the trendiest destination in Belize. When to start planning? Right now.

Laru Beya’s all-inclusive package covers everything, and access to land-based attractions and aquatic adventures is beautifully displayed on Laru Beya’s website, where you can browse tours and onsite activities, peruse details about fine dining at the resort’s restaurant, check out the exclusive spa, and even learning about discounts. Get your plans on now to beat the blues!

Looking for alternatives to Laru Beya?

You’re in luck. This popular resort is one of a collection of properties owned and managed by a collective that offers alternatives in the form of three other sister resorts, one of which is likely to appeal to you:

Coco Plum Island Resort. Dubbed the most romantic sister, this island has only 19 standalone private cabanas offering couples sublime privacy, a great all-inclusive package, spa, money-saving deals, and you won’t run into a single child!

Belizean Dreams Resort. Bring the kids or make it a friend’s getaway. Belizean Dreams is your best bet if you want all the trappings of an all-inclusive stay in Hopkins Village, where the friendliest folks in Belize reside.

Manta Island Resort. Once home to pirates, Manta is a family-focused island with an ideal recreational vibe. This resort caters to singles, couples, families, and groups!

Choose the resort that reflects your taste and lifestyle, and then contact the Reservation Team for special May Insider rates that you’re going to love. Ask about individual specials designed exclusively for each of the four sisters, and there’s no way the winter blues will impact your mood between now and your May 2026 departure date!