Unlike its Central American neighbors, Belize stands alone in terms of its history and culture, because only Belize was named a member of the British Commonwealth. As a result, England’s influence has differentiated the nation from others, a fact not lost on visitors looking for a vacation experience that is...
Discover the Flavor of Hopkins: A Guide to Garifuna Cuisine
Like most folks living in the Western Hemisphere, the Garifuna people settled in Belize due to migrating from abroad, but the story of their journey was fraught with strife. These “descendants of the African survivors of human cargo ships were wrecked off the island of St. Vincent around 1675,” say...
Exploring Belize in 2024: History, Landscapes and Culture
How can you become the world’s best traveler? Blogger Yaren Fadiloglulari insists that one can attain this lofty goal simply by becoming more culturally aware and learning as much about destinations as one can—even before packing your suitcase. How do ordinary travelers benefit from taking Fadiloglulari’s advice? In the following...
6 Planning Tips for a Heavenly Belize Destination Wedding
If you’ve been putting off your wedding until you could gather your nearest and dearest in person for a celebration of love, you may be curious about current wedding trends. South Miami Beach wedding planner Marina Serret summed it up best when she told Bride magazine editors, “The pandemic taught both planners...
Seeking an Award-Winning Belize All-inclusive Resort? You Found It!
When only a top-rated destination will do, choosing a Caribbean resort is easier to do than you imagine. Not only do accolades awarded by well-known brands reassure you that a property is worth investigation, but awards tell you that these resorts care enough about their reputations to pull out all...
The Garifuna of Hopkins Village Belize: The Rich Heritage of a Proud People
There’s much more to Belize than sand, surf, and sun. This land is home to remarkable people, too. North Americans learn all about U.S. roots when history teachers explain how the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock in search of freedom from English kings and persecution.Curiously, a segment of Belize society...
A March Break at Belizean Dreams Resort? Even Your Budget Benefits!
If the word “break” provokes negative images in your mind, it's not surprising. From relationship breakups to fractured bones, even the epithet “Give me a break!” is the anthem of skeptics! But there is one use of the word “break” that suggests joy, fun, and adventure: When it follows the...
Belizean Dreams Resort Announces Own TikTok Channel
Launching a TikTok Channel is no easy undertaking, but when the collective creativity, energy, and enthusiasm of employees, management, and guests merge, the impossible becomes the possible—which is why Hopkins’ premier resort, Belizean Dreams, wasn’t hesitant to launch its own TikTok Channel. This property is recognized for outstanding all-inclusive packages,...
Easter in Belize 2024: Everything You Expect When Visiting and More!
The Belize Tourism Board is not shy when it comes to pointing out the celebrations, holidays, and special occasions that are so diverse, travelers can’t wait for the next schedule of events they produce! For 2024, Easter will be celebrated on the last day of March, just one week after...
Is Belize in the Caribbean?
This question may seem far-fetched, but if you’ve visited, you already know that Belize is more Caribbean than all of its neighbors combined. Any country located along the Caribbean Sea’s shoreline can lay claim to this designation. But the Caribbean is also a distinct cultural movement associated with lifestyle differences like food,...