There’s a reason cruise ships have remained a popular option for travelers: Vacationers know upfront that everything they need and want is included for one price so if they don’t want to spend more, they don’t have to. International resorts adopted this model decades ago when owners saw the wisdom in these types of bundles, but if you’re not yet convinced that they’re the only…
As days drag on, Covid variants dampen spirits and interfere with the things we want to do and places we want to go. Mental health experts have weighed in the consequences. “The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to have profound mental health effects,” say experts chronicling the impact isolation and social distancing have had on even the most hopeful souls. Unlike other catastrophic events, the virus…
If you’re scratching your head in wonderment because you’re ready to break free from travel restrictions imposed by the pandemic but canceled flights and delays in headlines are raining on your parade, relax. Even if your flight is delayed, hanging out at airline terminals can be fun. Happily, you’re going to Belize where the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (PGIA) terminal is a surprisingly interesting…
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…
It’s hard to believe that Easter is on the horizon, but there’s never been a year that called for a bigger celebration. The holiday was all but cancelled last year so pulling out all stops in 2021 is probably the best idea you’ve come up with of late. We have it on good authority that the Easter Bunny intends to vacation on Placencia peninsula in…
Consider Re-Booking Your Belize Vacation at Laru Beya You’ve been through a nightmare during the last eight months — Covid scare; sequestering; your life turned upside down. Now, you’re ready for a getaway. But you’re concerned about your health and wonder about airline flights. Here’s good news: you can relax and consider re-booking your Belize vacation at Laru Beya Resort on the beautiful Placencia peninsula….
Belize, Open For Tourists, Shows You How Safety and Fun Intersect! If you’re still hunkered down because Covid-19 scares you, welcome to the club! Even seasoned travelers have been experiencing withdrawal systems borne of travel deprivation, which is why this news could morph you from skeptic to believer. Fact is, Belize’s airport and the nation’s resorts have done such amazing jobs of conforming to a…
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…
There probably won’t be any marching bands, drummers or dancers on hand when the Belize International Airport finally re-opens on October 1, 2020, but for tourists eager to take the relatively short flight to reach a place that’s tranquil, relaxing and where everyone speaks English, those festivities won’t be missed! While the airport won’t be set up exactly as it was before the Covid-19 arrived…
Mind if we ask a personal question? What color is your brain? This is no silly query, says marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols whose research into the human mind is unique and unprecedented. It has become his mission to share results of his study, proving that keeping the brain happy and healthy is as easy as developing “a blue mind.” Before you call this theory…