Ashlea Halpern, a Condé Nast Traveler editor, is quite the risk taker. “I just got back from a three-month, six-continent, round-the-world solo trip with my 2.5-year-old son Julian. When I tell strangers this, they typically have one of two reactions: “Wow, you’re brave!” is the nicer one. A variation of ‘Are you nuts?’ is the other.”
If you have children, you probably relate, but unless you're contemplating a long working vacation with a toddler, your own plans for taking your kids abroad may feel much more doable. Choose English-speaking Belize as your destination and your getaway is likely to be easy and more relaxing than you imagine.
Is there a magic formula for a kid-focused vacation in Belize? Pick a family-friendly resort offering lots of activities and services, and you’ll realize that your worry about taking your youngsters abroad was for naught—especially if you choose Belizean Dreams Resort as your family’s headquarters. This resort offers so much family fun, you’ll wonder why you haven't considered this destination before now!
What contributes to Belizean Dreams’ family-focused vibe?
Staffers love kids and it shows. Further, since this property is located in Hopkins, one of Berlize's most laid-back villages known for being quieter and safer. You won’t find a resort offering as many family diversions, as these perks attest:
Belizean Dreams’ onsite spa offers children 13 and younger mini massages so the entire family can enjoy the pleasures of a relaxing experience.
Every Wednesday is “Bonfire Night,” a lively get-together aimed at family members who love to gather around a spectacular pyre after a fun day of activities.
Belizean Dreams hosts a Sunday Funday on the beach edging the Caribbean Sea, so guests can engage in age-appropriate games and activities.
In addition to the resort’s money-saving, all inclusive packages, a family-focused Eco Tour Add-On gives everyone opportunities to commune with nature.
Moms are especially enamored of the fabulous meals they don't have to prepare!
Moms and Dads deserve a break too, say Belizean Dreams staffers, which is why babysitting services are always available.
Should you take your kids out of school for this trip?
By all means, enthuses Jennifer Sutherland-Miller, writing for the BootsnAll website. If you’re feeling reticent, take her advice based on her personal experience: “It seems like an impossibility, like some big prison break…or something that might damage your child’s chances at entrance to Harvard, but it’s none of those things,” she adds, citing travel as a huge boon to every child’s education that has no equal.
Now that you know where to go, why not select dates, visit the Belizean Dreams website, and book your stay? There are deals to be had that could save your family a bundle, so a great place to start your adventure is by considering them. And let the kids help with the packing. Opportunities to learn can start even before you arrive in Belize!
