It’s no secret that world-class divers and snorkelers prefer Belize because access to the Belize Barrier Reef, Glovers Reef Atoll, and also because challenges like the Blue Hole are irresistible. But for adventure-seekers who would as soon find their thrills without having to gear up for aquatic fetes, tourists are...
How to Experience the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef in Belize
In case you slept through the geology class you were forced to take because it was required, you may be surprised to learn that you would have learned amazing facts about the earth’s geology. Among the most remarkable natural wonders are reefs. According to the non-profit group Coral.org, reefs are...
Escape To Sunny Belize And Save Big on All Inclusive Vacations
When last were you offered a substantive discount for coming to an all-incluisve Caribbean resort where everything you desire could cost $50 per night less? We all love discounts! Discounts make us feel powerful; like we’re discovering a big secret that offers savings on something we really want, but for...
This Often Overlooked Garifuna Community Is The Perfect Weekend Escape
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...
7 Ways You Benefit by Choosing Belize Resort Packages
Whether you prefer to call them packages, bundles, all inclusives or just the very best way to travel under the sun, by planning a vacation where every detail you require is included in the stay, you guarantee a worry-free experience that benefits your mental health, especially when temperatures at home...