Did you get away during the pandemic or were you too frightened to venture far from home? Have you been dreaming of tropical breeze and sunshine while giving yourself a long list of reasons why you don’t need a getaway? We’ve got your back. These 7 epic reasons to visit Placencia Belize this fall are not just convincing but good for your mental and physical…
If you’re scratching your head in wonderment because you’re ready to break free from travel restrictions imposed by the pandemic but canceled flights and delays in headlines are raining on your parade, relax. Even if your flight is delayed, hanging out at airline terminals can be fun. Happily, you’re going to Belize where the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (PGIA) terminal is a surprisingly interesting…
Who doesn’t appreciate travel tips from people who have been to a nation and want to help others have a great time, too? These tips are sure to make your Belize vacation a journey you’ll remember fondly for many years to come. Tip #1: It’s okay to make fun of friends learning foreign languages because they picked Caribbean destinations that require them to converse in…
For travelers who wouldn’t dream of taking a vacation if their destination, activities, or mere presence had the ability to damage Mother Earth, Belize is an ideal place to visit for myriad reasons. The Belize government and tourism industry work hard to protect everything from jungles and rainforests to endangered animal species that include monitoring lobster catches to keeping land, air, and sea creatures from…
Whether you’ve had more than your fair share of luck trolling local waters in pursuit of your biggest catch or you’re a newbie who wants to be convinced that it’s time to take a few challenges outside your home waters, how would you like to play with the big boys after taking a short airplane ride south to the Caribbean where fish you have only…
Even the best kids on the planet act out on occasion and travel can trigger episodes buoyed by boredom, fear of the unknown, unfamiliar surroundings and fatigue. Put them all together and taking kids abroad for a holiday can present a challenge. But savvy parents know that the trade-off of overseas travel for kids far outweighs the inconveniences. If this is your mindset, too, our…
When Alaska Airlines announced nonstop service to Belize from major U.S. West Coast hubs, the relationship between this cold, icy state and Central America’s sunniest, warmest tourist destination was cemented. Based in Seattle, Alaska Air and Belize tourism authorities were delighted to assign a gate to Alaska Air at the Belize International Airport. West Coasters began buying non-stop tickets in early June. Alaska Airlines has…
Couples tend to spend so much time, money, and attention on their wedding and reception plans, there’s not much of all three leftovers to devote to honeymoon planning. Too bad, say bloggers at the Australian edition of Vogue magazine, “Because of the strain and tension during the days preceding their wedding, newlyweds should seek a place of rest and quiet. Getting off on the right…
Is it easy to stand out from the crowd when a pandemic has shut down the travel industry leaving properties like Belize’s Laru Beya Resort struggling to survive? The answer is no – but this popular resort never stopped innovating as months passed, and when the Belize tourism industry came up with a harrowing list of protocols to assure the health and wellbeing of visitors,…
Waylan Miki asks the question veteran travelers confront when they are on the move year round: How many choices is too many when setting up a vacation itinerary? Miki describes the phenomenon of “paralysis of choice” that can lead travelers to sign up for everything for fear of missing something and exhausting themselves in the process! Are you wise enough to take the word of…