You may be surprised to discover that not every fan of Caribbean vacations has a desire to stay active for the duration of their holidays. Exhausted northerners are delighted to craft itineraries that consist only of relaxation, requiring little more than showing up on the beach of a lush resort where doing nothing is easily accomplished. At Belize’s Laru Beya Resort, folks eager to compete…
If you keep tabs on travel trends you know that sustainable travel has become a major driver of getaways because people are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint, says travel writer Caroline Bologna. “Green travel should really be thought of more holistically as ‘responsible travel,’ taking into account not just the environment but also the local community, the economy, and travel culture,” added…
Can one Belize resort serve as all things to all people? That depends upon the resort you’re referring to and whether it’s designed to give everyone the exact experience they crave. This is especially true if you are still searching for a summer destination that offers so many benefits, you’ll find it impossible to pick another place! Do you favor locally owned properties because they…
If you were fortunate enough to have your parents introduce you to Shel Silverstein’s classic book Where the Sidewalk Ends, you know that this literary genius’s poems and tales are the stuff of which dreams are made for both kids and adults. But his is not the only sidewalk that enjoys international fame. You probably recognize these: The iconic Abbey Road and Carnaby Street in…
Let’s say that your biggest culinary dream is seeing how much lobster you can consume during your upcoming Belize vacation. You’ll need to modify your goal a bit since this nation is approximately 8,867 square miles in size, and despite how admirable your goal happens to be, your boss isn’t likely to give you enough time off to sample this seafood delicacy throughout the entire…
If you’re like most of us, you agree with the statement written by Rebecca Holman for Grazia, the UK online publication, that “parenting is so much harder now than it was for our parents.” Though today’s moms and dads can count on myriad resources to help with kids—playgrounds, classes, day care centers and nannies—the world has become more complicated, the reason psychologist Penelope Leach updated…
If you’re of the opinion that any time is a great time to go fishing, you may not care which type of fishing is available to you. But for some, only one type will do: Flats fishing. Considered the single most popular angling style by experts, flats fishing appeals to pros and amateurs who love the idea of dealing with a relatively shallow amount of…
Do you have problems falling asleep or staying asleep? You’ve got plenty of company. Insomnia has become so pervasive—especially in North America—that the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) was established in 1975 specifically to address advances in sleep care and sleep health. Theories, products, and therapies are expanding and available through hospitals, sleep experts, and sound machines, but to be honest, one of the most…
Do you have a bucket list? We ask because bucket lists are trendy and surprisingly beneficial, say researchers who insist that they have the power to give everyone’s life purpose and intention. Whether yours is an ordinary list of goals or you’ve conceived a roadmap that guides your biggest decisions, bucket lists can help you use time wisely and overcome monotony by teaching you to…
For travelers who think that visiting France, Germany, Italy, or Japan is too burdensome because it’s impossible to get around without having undertaken a few language lessons or acquiring a helpful translation app, you’ll be happy to know that you won’t have to do either because English is Belize’s primary language. A reminder of British colonization that lasted from 1783 to 1981, English is spoken…