From the bible to ethnographic profiles, we often use imperfect oral traditions to inform our perspectives about a society. In Belize, there is no shortage of speculation about one of the nation’s most prominent people: The Garifuna. According to writings of British major John Scott in 1667, this society's earliest...
Dreaming of a Pre-Baby Getaway? You Two Deserve a Babymoon
If asked to list the types of vacations offered to today’s travelers, how many would you come up with? Some are obvious (e.g., the quintessential honeymoon) while others have fewer sentimental attachments—like girlfriend trips and adventure getaways. Given the travel world’s propensity for coming up with innovative new angles for...
Life-changing Trips in Belize for Couples
Whether you're in a new relationship or have been together forever and a day, one of the best ways to strengthen the partner bond is to travel together. And while traveling always presents some challenges, there are numerous benefits that result from pushing your boundaries and getting outside your comfort...
Why you should visit Hopkins in January 2023
Is it too early to entice you into visiting a place in Belize that doesn’t always make the covers of travel magazines—despite the fact that it’s just as compelling as larger villages sharing the Stann Creek District? Hopkins Belize is that unassuming, “off the beaten track destination” that is beginning...
Do I Need a Covid Test to Travel to Belize?
Debra Kaplan’s University of Pennsylvania blog post about the history of travel documents offers a fun introduction to the past. During the late 15th century, Middle Eastern authorities began to “demand that all travelers carry documentation,” she found. These precursors to passports were called “safe conducts.” Fast forward to the...
The ABCs of Hopkins Village: Adventures, Beaches, and Cultural Delights
If you’re a sophisticated traveler whose adventures include checking out beaches throughout the globe, you know that white, light-colored, pink, red, orange, green, and even black beaches exist. Importantly, all beaches are distinct and when it comes to finding the one that’s easiest to reach, you would have a hard...
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary – A Must Do Belize Tour
Discover Belize’s Wild Catwalk—The Only Jaguar Preserve on the Planet Whether the only catwalk you’re familiar with takes place on Paris and Milan runways each fashion season or you’re simply wild about all species of wildlife, a sojourn to Belize’s Cockscomb Basis Wildlife Sanctuary (CBWS) isn’t just recommended; it’s essential. No...
Find Adventure Heaven at This Belize Beach Resort
It’s not easy to find an ideal vacation destination—especially if you’re a world-class adventure lover who would prefer bungie jumping to hammock lounging every day of the week and twice on Sunday! Perhaps you’ve been disappointed by promotions promises of 24/7 access to thrills, only to wind up sitting on...
Hopkins Belize, Where Adventures You Dream About Come True!
Everyone’s idea of adventure is unique. For some, trekking through jungle to ancient Maya ruins is the ultimate thrill. For others, just getting on a plane and flying to another nation is adventure enough. Whether you belong in the first or second category, no nearby destination satisfies adventure seekers more...
Things to do in Stann Creek, Belize
The 1969 movie “If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium” spoofs travelers who insist on visiting a new nation every day. If you’re one of them, pack lots of vitamins because nonstop relocation is exhausting. For savvy travelers who know that by focusing on just one region, there is so...