It’s one of the nation’s best-kept secrets: Autumn is the perfect season to vacation in Belize. The end of the rainy season is at hand and because this time of year isn’t so much autumn as “shoulder season,” not only are affordable summer rates still available, but you can enjoy your time in Belize without having to deal with crowds. Sound perfect? It can be—especially…

How you feel about Placencia depends on why you’ve come to Belize: if it’s seaside pleasures and tourists you’re after, you’ve come to the right place. But if you were hoping to get off the beaten path, forget it: the path to Placencia is not merely beaten, it is professionally flogged.

Lunar cycles play a vital role in fishing and nowhere in Belize as grandiosely as at Gladden Spit Marine Reserve off the coast of Placencia in southern Belize.

Who doesn’t want to vacation in a nation that is so small, everything that winds up on your “must have” list is within easy reach? Proximity to Belize beaches, jungles, Maya ruins, caves, wildlife sanctuaries and every aquatic activity on the planet delivers more value for visitor dollars than larger, more expensive destinations that limit the amount of attractions one can see during a brief…

The important part of your vacation is to take advantage of the time you have in Belize. This list of the top five things to do in Belize should help you do just that.

As the world begins to sigh a collective breath of relief now that Covid vaccinations are being administered by the millions every day, wouldn’t it be great if a resort located at a sunny tropical destination reformatted its business model to cater to travelers who are still too skittish to seriously consider vacationing? Fact is, there’s already a luxury resort in sunny Belize that offers…

The Seven Hills are one of 12 protected areas in the Maya Mountain Marine Corridor, an ecologically rich area encompassing more than 800,000 acres and stretching from the Maya Mountains out into the Caribbean.

When North Americans relocate to Belize seeking a simpler way of life – or when couples tell families and friends that they’re planning destination weddings–leave it to one person in the crowd to decry Belize in the summer for four reasons. You may have heard them yourself. But we’re here to set you straight. -Summer temperatures in Belize aren’t any different than many U.S. locations,…

Set sail for the challenge of Belize, a unique treasure in the sailing world. As an expert sailor, you’ll be challenged by stiff winds, strong currents and the Belize Barrier Reef; hidden coral heads make navigation tricky. Sail along or book crewed charters in Belize City, the cayes and Placencia. Whether on a private vessel making port, or arriving by way of air or land…

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…

9 Things to Know about Belize Independence Day Must you be a citizen of Belize to fully appreciate the nation’s Independence Day? Not if you have a healthy respect for nations and people who fight hard to break free of colonizers! Besides, the 39th anniversary of Belize’s independence in 2020 comes at an especially auspicious time: The nation is healing from the COVID-19 assault that…

If you want to get a sense of life in Belize, start by familiarizing yourself with some of its simple pleasures. There are a few highlights that will send you home saying, “Ah mi gat wahn gud guf taim” (I had a good time). The Jewel Belizeans frequently talk about “the Jewel.” They say, “Get yourself a piece of the Jewel.” Or, “When are you…

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…

When Alaska Airlines announced nonstop service to Belize from major U.S. West Coast hubs, the relationship between this cold, icy state and Central America’s sunniest, warmest tourist destination was cemented. Based in Seattle, Alaska Air and Belize tourism authorities were delighted to assign a gate to Alaska Air at the Belize International Airport. West Coasters began buying non-stop tickets in early June. Alaska Airlines has…

We don’t have access to a crystal ball, but if we guessed that you were sick and tired of being locked down and in desperate need of a vacation, would we be wrong? While out of your control, that doesn’t mean you’re not frustrated. The idea of a tropical vacation sounds brilliant, but the thought of ending up in a financial lurch due to re-booking…