In the not-too-distant past, all U.S. entertainment magazine editors had to do to pump up readership was to feature actress Elizabeth Taylor on the cover. The public was obsessed with her seven marriages during an era in which two marriages bordered on scandalous behavior. Attitudes have changed at warp speed since then. In 2015, a Washington Post headline declared: “Millions of Americans have been married three…
It’s not easy entertaining kids these days. Competition is fierce. From YouTube videos and kid-focused websites to TV series that rely upon animation to keep youngsters focused on the action, it can take a dramatic pronouncement to get kids to look up from their screens. Try this one on for size: “How would you like to take a vacation that’s filled with so many child-friendly…
In case you haven’t heard the news, there is no destination comparable to the Placencia peninsula in southern Belize. Travel professionals, journalists and frequent Belize visitors sing this district’s praises because it’s ideally situated, family-friendly and gorgeous, especially during the winter months. Finding a resort for your family getaway on Placencia is no brainer: Laru Beya is a haven for families who want to see…
Savvy parents know that kids love spending time in nature and that they are curious about other cultures, and a family vacation in Belize offers plenty of both. The following itinerary, courtesy of Placencia’s Laru Beya Resort, is ideal for kids and parents who love adventures! Day 1: CRUISE Monkey River For kids who can’t get enough wildlife sightings, iguanas, crocodiles, and tropical birds are…
Even the best kids on the planet act out on occasion and travel can trigger episodes buoyed by boredom, fear of the unknown, unfamiliar surroundings and fatigue. Put them all together and taking kids abroad for a holiday can present a challenge. But savvy parents know that the trade-off of overseas travel for kids far outweighs the inconveniences. If this is your mindset, too, our…
Vacation season looms and you’re out of ideas. Why not surprise your gang with a trip that has no equal and in turn, makes your kids smarter and happier? Do you want your children to be happy and smart? Of course, you do. According to U.K. child development experts, you can accomplish both by doing what you already do: taking the kids on vacation. Next…
It’s sad but true: Today’s child is exposed to so much media and stimulation, getting them to sit down with a book has become mission impossible. How does a parent compete with Ninja Turtles, Spiderman and Marvel superheroes? By taking youngsters on a short plane ride to Belize where thrills come at the rate of 10 a day. No parent complains that they’ve gotten no…
Scientists Say Your Child is Ready for a Belize Family Vacation According to London’s “Telegraph,” scientists have proven that you can take your child abroad and have the experience indelibly etched on her brain as early as age 5! For parents longing to leave the states for an affordable summer sojourn, this news is being cheered by moms and dads whose friends have described…