When anthropologists reach a stage in their studies where reading books about the society that fascinates them is no longer a sufficient way to understand the people, intrepid students embark on their “field work.” They leave school to live among the people they’re studying. This immersion is no easy road...
Hopkins Belize: The Best Destination for a November Holiday
You don’t have to go to Paris, Rome, or Kenya to get your cultural fix. Belize, the Central American nation that’s just a few hours by plane from North America, is home to a community of people whose roots in West Africa and transport as slaves to the Western Hemisphere...
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 Hopkins Belize Getaway You Won’t Want to Miss!
Are you an advance packer or do you wait until the last minute to throw things into a suitcase? See which best describes your strategy: Minimalists stick the fewest number of items into their bags; they're rarely advance packers.Over-packers believe that “You never know what you might need,” so they...
Passport Heavy Visits Hopkins Belize
Can a first-rate Belize resort get too much publicity? Not if that destination is the Belizean Dreams Resort in Hopkins where the mover and shaker behind the popular Passport Heavy website decided to focus his attention. His name is Jubril Agoro and he’s not your usual reviewer. The dude is a globetrotter...
Best Decision You’ve Ever Made: An All-Inclusive Belize Vacation
How complicated is your life? If your answer is “Very!” you’re likely a multi-tasker extraordinaire who juggles work, family, social, and volunteer roles. When your phone rings and you learn that someone needs your help, you’re the first to say yes. Nobody deserves a vacation more than you do and it’s important...
Time to Book Your Last-Minute September and October Belize Vacation
Are you aware of the fact that last-minute travel offers travelers so many benefits, even veteran travelers come to prefer last-minute deals and the spontaneity that comes with not having fretted or sweated over planning details? Just ask those who have adopted this lifestyle and they'll tell you that they've become more...
The Best Beach Hotel to Book in Belize
How long has it been since you took your last beach vacation? If you can’t recall the date because it was so long ago, the time has come. We’ve got five important reminders for you while recommending the best beach hotel on the Belize mainland: Belizean Dreams Resort! Wear sunscreen and...
Adventure Day In Hopkins Belize: Go Hiking, See The Barrier Reef, & Enjoy The Unique Wildlife
Liz Weiss, writing for U.S. News and World Report, decided to focus on what she called “boundary-pushing” trips that appeal to nomads in search of thrills. She suggested Queenstown, New Zealand where bungee jumping is king, trekking Patagonia, dog sledding in Scandinavia, safaris in South Africa, and climbing Mt. Everest. Each...
No Need to Spend a Fortune to Take the Family on a Belize Vacation
Carefree couples who love being able to pick up and go on short notice face more than the cost of diapers, furniture, and larger digs when they have kids. At that point, everything about travel gets more complicated! But we can assure you that you needn’t let the cost of...