What would it take to convince you of the merits of a resort if all of the accolades you read came from professional reviewers and critics? No need to respond. We know what you would say. Your best choice of accommodations and the other perks resorts offer should come from the reviews of folks who actually stayed there and were so enthused about their experiences,…

Today we would like to show you a map of Placencia Village. Our Placencia resort is located near the airstrip – maybe like five to ten minutes away. As you can see we are very close to Placencia Village, South Water Caye and other natural attractions. What do you think of this Placencia Map?

The Caribbean in December? Of course, you can afford to go! When Planetware.com published a list of the 10 best cheap places to travel in December, plenty of readers stood up and took notice. Second place on the list was Belize, an affordable destination in the Caribbean during high season that doesn’t ask travelers to empty their pockets for an opportunity to escape to a…

There is a good chance you don’t have to be talked into a tropical vacation after a long year of sequestering that left you starved for sun and fun. But just to make sure you are aware of benefits you can only enjoy by heading to Belize this autumn and winter, check all of these off before you dig out your shorts and sunscreen for…

Laru Beya Awarded Honors in TripAdvisor 2019 Hall of Fame When “Forbes” magazine editors asked the question, “Do awards really matter to businesses?” they were delighted to discover that awards not only matter but give clients and customers a solid reason to choose one business over another. This fact was not lost on staff at Laru Beya Resort in Belize where an uptick in bookings…

Who says you have to stay home at Christmas when the true meaning of this sacred holiday can be found in Belize? Once you’ve completed your Christmas preparations and left someone else in charge of the cleanup, who wouldn’t want to spend all or part of a winter holiday marveling at ethnic traditions after trading your snowy, traffic-snarled hometown for sunshine? By spending Christmas in…

A Belize all inclusive vacation has the power to add years to your life Admit it: the last time you declared “Enough!” and decided to relax and recharge was so long ago, you can’t put your finger on the year, much less the exact date. It happens. You are fully caught up in a life that can make you wish you were an octopus with…

Traveling Is Good For Your Health, According To Science You probably already know that an active vacation can revitalize body and mind and a relaxing vacation can be as therapeutic as sessions with a skilled counselor trained to help you stay in balance. But scientists are beginning to prove that travel is good for the soul—any kind of travel, for that matter. Of course, you’re…

According to GoodTherapy.Org, a single session with a psychologist costs between $100 and $200 per hour. Why not spend the same amount of money on a beach where you’ll be too relaxed to get uptight? “Inc. Magazine” has been giving business professionals and entrepreneurs advice, tracking trends and recognizing business innovation since 1979 when MIT-trained mechanical engineer Bernie Goldhirsh launched his publication. But for dedicated…

For many travelers, the mere mention of Belize is enough to transport their minds to the nation’s legendary beaches. But Belize is more than a long coastline facing a plethora of small islands. It’s an inland paradise, too—especially to those who find beach time less than exciting. In fact, attractions, sites, and experiences available to first-time Placencia visitors can be overwhelming—especially for tourists curious about…

Belize has some of the best dive sites in the Caribbean. Spanning the length of Belize is the 2nd biggest barrier reef in the world. In many other parts of the Caribbean the diving is around volcanic rock! The Belizean barrier reef boasts an incredible array of marine life making it one of the premier Caribbean destinations for diving and snorkelling.

When we first started visiting Belize’s Placencia peninsula more than two decades ago, small towns here were no more than sleepy fishing villages. The only tourists were serious divers and fishermen. Today, things have changed.

Belize’s sparse human population and its history of relatively low-key human impact have yielded a vast diversity of animal and plant species.

Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1990 is world renowned for being the first jaguar reserve. This “one of a kind” reserve was established as a result of jaguar studies conducted in the area by Alan Rabinowitz. Besides being the home to Belize’s largest cat, the Sanctuary protects the headwaters of two major river systems and supports an abundance of hardwood vegetation and a diverse…

When the Belize airport re-opened to tourists on October 1, 2020, new health and hygiene rules and regulations had been instituted, so travelers weary of staying home felt euphoric when stepping off flights and being screened because they realized from the get-go how important their health and well being was to Belize officials. How did Belize become the top post-COVID travel destination? For starters, even…