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...
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...
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...
It’s the Ideal Time to Plan a Christmas Vacation to Hopkins Belize
We don’t have to tell you that the globe has been subjected to an unbearable heat wave. You’re relying upon fans, air conditioning, ice cubes, and water to avert heat-related ailments, and we’d like to offer you one more way to beat the heat: Plan a Christmas holiday escape.Sound counterintuitive?...
Can’t Choose Between Hopkins & Placencia? We Are Here To Help!
Psychologists posting on the American Psychological Association website undertook clinical studies asking participants the question, “How many choices can you handle?” Results of these surveys were enlightening. Researchers concluded that “too many choices can overwhelm us to the point where we choose nothing at all.”If you’re browsing Belize locations because...
Why You’ll Want to Visit Hopkins Belize Right Now
Life is short, a lesson not lost on today’s COVID-weary traveler who has managed to adjust on the fly as the virus just keeps going. If you have a new appreciation for all the good things in life that have comforted and sustained you through these changing times, there’s no...
Why Hopkins Belize Is Perfect For A Fall/Autumn Vacation
If you can’t decide whether your passion for travel is stronger than your passion for mysteries, visit Hopkins Belize, home to mysteries that make visits even more compelling. The first mystery revolved around the founding of Hopkins (original name Yugadan) by a woman named Sirrian and her daughters. They disappeared mysteriously...