If the idea of tropical getaway in 2026 is at the forefront of your brain, you’ll want to select Placencia, Belize as your destination in the year ahead. This peninsula is not just a trendy and fun, but at just 16-miles-long, visitors don’t have to wonder far to find everything they crave. This finger of land was once home to Mayas who left an indelible…
Are you starting to think about the Thanksgiving holiday and the traditions associated with this all-American celebration? You’re smart to do it now, since iffy tariff matters continue to make headlines, thus early sales of the Thanksgiving-related goods that turn a meal into a tribute to folks who settled the nation may be in short supply. Nevertheless, gratitude isn’t restricted to holidays, so let’s not…
If you love words, you know that the word dive has so many meanings, you would be hard-pressed to put them all into a single sentence. Dive can indicate rapid movements—like diving into a taxi, dessert, or a hobby—or it could indicate that stocks and bonds you’re counting on for retirement have taken a dive! The word dive also refers to a bar that’s sleazy,…
Dear Thrifty Adventure Seeker: Has anybody told you that your timing is perfect? Allow us to deliver news that Belize’s Laru Beya Resort, located on the trendy Placencia Peninsula, announced a two-week-long flash sale, a tribute to the resort’s rebranding of money-saving Low Season rates. You’re getting this news before it goes viral on September 9, 2025. What does that mean for you? More adventure….
If you’re like most North Americans, your focus on shopping—in anticipation of year-end holidays—is likely occupying a big chunk of your time these days. Buying gifts can be a challenge, say professionals studying gift-giving behaviors, and if you’re looking to impress, you’ll want to know about an emerging trend: Giving the gift of travel. Check your 2026 calendar. If you’ve already marked loved ones’ birthdays,…
The U.S. Travel Association (U.S.T.A.) has taken on a subject that could become a point of contention between people who love to plan vacations and those who wouldn’t dream of planning anything. It seems some people are born planners. Others take a more spontaneous approach to their getaways. If you’re a planner, some experts insist that you have distinct advantages over spontaneous folks because statistically,…
Did you know that just planning a getaway can make you a happier person? From the moment you pick your destination, you’ll go into “vacation anticipation” mode, a state of mind studied by researchers who insist that the benefits of a vacation begin the moment you start the process. “In a sense, we start to ‘consume’ a trip as soon as we start thinking about…
How grateful are you feeling this year as Thanksgiving approaches? Did you know that gratitude plays a major role in keeping you healthy? According to psychologist Matt Killingsworth, the happiest people on earth practice the art of gratitude regularly rather than saving it all up for Thanksgiving. Dr. Robert A. Emmons agrees. The University of California-Davis professor has proven that the “The human need to…
Have you ever felt guilty about needing a vacation, but you refused to admit it aloud? This is, sadly, a common situation for North Americans since we pride ourselves on our stamina and tenacity. But Forbes magazine went so far as to consult behaviorist Bryan Robinson to find out why we’re denying ourselves—and it’s worse than we imagine. “47% of workers feel guilty for taking…
Is it possible to build a meaningful vacation itinerary that offers the laid-back experience you crave plus the energy-laden excitement that can only be enjoyed when you’re far enough away from reality to do exactly what you please? To be honest, some destinations specialize in one or the other, but if you target Belize as your happy place, you’ve gotten a great start on pursuing…