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...
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...
Dreaming About a Black Friday Deal in Paradise? You’ve Found it!
If your post-COVID return to travel has been less than satisfactory thanks to flight delays and cancellations plus changing restrictions for entering nations due to pandemic-related changes in rules and regulations, there’s a chance you have fallen victim to skepticism! It’s understandable. The predictability of your former travel habits has...
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...
What Is Hopkins Like (and How Do I Get There)?
What's your vacation style? Are you the “see 10 cities in 10 days” traveler who has no qualms about pulling up stakes so you can move on to the next stop? Lots of travelers find this pace to be invigorating, but for the others, focusing on just one destination can...
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...
What It’s Like to Travel to Belize Right Now
It’s been less than a year since The Nature Conservancy proclaimed Belize “a conservation success story,” based on the nation’s emphasis on climate and biodiversity. Despite the nation’s small size—it compares to Vermont or Massachusetts—the number of advances made by government entities and recommendations made by conservation groups and organizations...
12 Things You Can’t Miss On Your First Visit To Hopkins Belize
Human beings can’t stop asking “why?” Intrepid travelers are especially curious, eager to know about things that aren’t always mentioned in travel brochures and articles. Heading for Belize? Eager to find out why Hopkins Village has become the place visitors are most curious about? We’ve saved you some time by...
The Best Belize Honeymoon Destination in November & December (That You Can Actually Afford)
Once upon a time, planning a wedding destined to take place any month but June was considered gauche, but these days, say data trackers at The Knot website, anything goes, including ceremonies in November and December. Winter weddings aren’t the only change in traditions suggested by today's influencers: Guest garb...