Don’t let anyone try to dissuade you from visiting Belize during the month of February by insisting it’s the rainy season. They’re just jealous that you’re looking for a February vacation and they’re not. The rainy season doesn’t start for months! February in Belize is not just the best respite you could get from the bruising winter weather North Americans have grown fed up with…
Weddings. They’re wonderful and memorable, but the crush of deadlines, myriad decisions made on the fly and craziness associated with planning and execution can leave a bride and groom exhausted by the time the bouquet is thrown. Being the center of attention is no easy feat when all you want to do is rip off your wedding finery and be free of the stress. Of…
First brought to the world’s attention by the famed French marine biologist Jacques Cousteau in 1971, the Belize Barrier Reef has become one of the world’s most popular destinations for scuba diving thanks to its rich eco-system thriving with an abundance of marine flora and fauna. Here are 6 Belize Barrier Reef Facts that every scuba diver should know: The reef is actually several reefs…
Things to do in Placencia, Belize What’s your definition of adventure? A romantic liaison? Close encounter of the ferocious kind? Perhaps cave exploration defines the limits to which you will go to get your heart rate up! Because there are so many adventures to be had in and around Placencia Belize, we’ve made a list, each of which can be booked through Laru Beya Beach…
The Gladden Spit promontory is one of the most beautiful areas of the Belize Barrier Reef. Together with the Silk Cayes (islands), this area measures approximately 40 square miles (105 square km) and is now called the Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve (GSSCMR) which is a protected marine area under Belizean law. Gladden Spit itself is one of the only three atolls found…
Family therapists Sally and John Connolly know a thing or two about the benefits of leaving familiar surroundings behind and taking romantic vacations to keep their relationship healthy and happy. In fact, Sally likes to quote Dr. John Gottman, the University of Washington researcher, whose focus is on relationships: “It is easy to find things to like [about each other] while on a vacation,” even…
Even if you love your job, chances are you refer to your work situation as a jungle on occasion. Crazy bosses. Impossible co-workers. Disruptions that make you wonder if you will ever get through the never-ending list of looming deadlines. All of this stress can come home to roost and impact your health, which is why even trained therapists recommend a vacation so loaded with…
Located in Belize’s southeastern Stann Creek District, the Placencia Peninsula measures about a mile wide and 16 miles north to south with beautiful beaches along the Caribbean Sea on the eastern side and a mangrove-lined lagoon, an angler’s paradise, on the western side. Just a quick drive or few minutes’ flying time from Belize City, Placencia has become one of the most popular visitor…
Can you imagine someone saying that Seattle, Washington is a mirror image of Charleston, South Carolina? Even creative people would have to dig hard to find commonalities. Truth is, the U.S. is around 428-times larger than Belize, yet Northern and Southern Belize are so unique, both sides could be separate countries.The food is different. The landscape is, too. And for folks who, for one reason…
Belize may be a small country in Central America, but it’s big on fun for the whole family. There’s so much to see and do in this exotic country that once people come here as kids, they’re often hooked for life. As the only English-speaking country in Central America, Belize holds multiple attractions for families such as nature reserves and parks, ancient Maya pyramids and…