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How to Have the Belize Beach Wedding of Your Dreams

Why are destination weddings “booming”? The list of reasons is long and unambiguous: Couples save money, and love having only their nearest and dearest family members and friends on hand to share this joyous occasion. Further, why not tie the knot at… Read more
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Explore Belize's Adventurous Side

Even travelers who insist that risk-taking activities are not their favorite ways to recreate admit that they’ve either been tempted to walk on the wild side or decided the time had come to give something exciting a try. Of course, “exciting” means d… Read more
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Find Happiness at This Belize Beach Resort in Hopkins

If you find yourself hanging on every word printed in prestigious Scientific American publications, you’ll be intrigued by this online magazine's fascinating article headline, “Not Everyone Wants to be Happy.” You’re not alone if you’re taken aback b… Read more
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Spend July 4th in Belize to go Beyond the Fireworks

Is this the year you do something offbeat to celebrate the 4th of July that doesn’t involve the standard hot dog roast? Have you thought about going abroad and leaving teeming beach crowds and get-togethers where you’re forced to chat up nosy relativ… Read more
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Satisfy Your Craving for a Traditional Belize Chocolate-Making Tour

Did the Maya people have any idea what they had started when they invented chocolate around 900 AD? Not likely. Since its discovery, chocolate became a hot commodity. Chief among its uses was using chocolate (xocoatl) for sacred rituals conducted by … Read more
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Mango Street Fest: Hopkins Village's Fruitiest Celebration

If you've been mulling a visit to Belize and you've done your homework, you know that Ambergris Caye has ceded the title of "most happening place" to Hopkins. This quiet, laid-back village is fast developing a reputation for being a cultural mecca. L… Read more
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Is Belize in the Caribbean?

Is Belize in the Caribbean? This question may seem far-fetched, but if you’ve visited, you already know that Belize is more Caribbean than all of its neighbors combined. Any country located along the Caribbean Sea’s shoreline can lay claim to this de… Read more
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Try These Classic Belizean Dishes Now - or Wait for Lobsterfest!

The news in mid-March 2024 remains disheartening for U.S. lobster aficionados as the media continues to buzz about "lobsterflation." Soaring lobster prices imposed by Maine lobstermen have driven the cost sky-high, with reports indicating that a 2-po… Read more
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Where To Stay in Belize for a Local Experience

This could come as a surprise to you, but “local experiences are the new frontier of travel,” according to an ABC reporter roaming around Australia to measure the “pre-Covid” travel experience against today’s less restrictive scene. Conclusion reache… Read more
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Discover One of Belize's Best-Kept Secrets: Hopkins

Abandoning hot spots for quieter, less crowded areas – especially when your choice of lodgings offers you the same number of attractions, tourist sites, and natural wonders – could be your new travel philosophy if you’re weary of crowds and prefer ro… Read more