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...
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...
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...
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...
6 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Belize Beach Vacation
Q#1: Is it true what travel experts say about the world’s best snorkeling and diving off the Belize coast? A: Home to the world’s second-longest barrier reef, visitors have access to sites like The Great Blue Hole, the Silk Cayes, and other world-class diving and snorkeling hot spots. The secret...
Planning an All Inclusive Belize Vacation: Your Essential Guide
Having a game plan is the secret behind successful team sports, large social gatherings, and even business meetings, thus it stands to reason that a game plan can turn an ordinary vacation into an extraordinary one! While you can’t second guess Mother Nature, you can keep her in mind when...
The Hottest Spot for Your 2021 Caribbean Vacation: Hopkins, Belize!
If you love the idea of getting to know people who live in distant places rather than just sticking to tourism spots during vacations, a special destination in Belize deserves your attention: The village of Hopkins. This delightful town, located in the Stann Creek District, was voted the Friendliest Village in...