Sometimes known as the Great Blue Hole, the Belize Blue Hole is a gorgeous natural phenomenon located inside the lagoon of the Lighthouse Atoll approximately 43 miles off the coast of Belize City. Measuring more than 300 meters (980 feet) across and 100 meters (350 feet) across, the Blue Hole is an almost perfectly circular body of deep blue water that was created more than…


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This year, residents of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest will have the option to enjoy a getaway winter vacation to the sunny shores of Belize in Central America. Sun Country Airlines, based in Minneapolis, has just announced that it will begin flying to Belize for the first time ever beginning on December 22, 2018. Each Saturday throughout the 2018/19 winter season, Sun Country Airlines will…
One of the most popular attractions of visiting Belize is the opportunity to sample the delicious range of food available from restaurants, cafes, and roadside stalls. With a rich cultural heritage, Belizean cuisine features the very best of Caribbean, British, Asian, and Mexican flavors to achieve delicious flavors suitable for every palate. While some international visitors prefer the comforts of familiar food, below are some…
Salbutes is one of my favorite Belizean staples. In this blog post I will provide you with the recipe on how you can make salbutes.
Belize is located on the Caribbean coast of Central America just south of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Currently, all international flights to Belize land at the Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE). The airport is located in Ladyville, approximately nine miles north of Belize City, but is commonly referred to as the Belize City international airport. North American cities with direct connections to Belize: Atlanta…
As the leaves on the trees begin to turn and the air begins to grow crisper in North America, the autumn months are filled with liquid sunshine and balmy temperatures in Belize. But there’s so much more to enjoy in Belize other than just the weather. Several of the most exciting and lively festivals take place during the fall season, including: Battle of St. George’s…
Located on a pristine stretch of golden sands on the beautiful Placencia Peninsula, many travelers believe that the Laru Beya Resort is the best place to stay in Belize. Indeed, Laru Beya was recently inducted into TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame due to the positive feedback left by many satisfied guests. With 16 miles of sandy beaches, the Placencia Peninsula on the Caribbean coast of southeastern…
More and more people from North America are choosing to celebrate Thanksgiving in Belize due to the combination of warm weather, delicious foods, and lots of exciting adventures to enjoy quality time together. With Air Canada and WestJet now offering direct flights to Belize from Canada and US airlines like Southwest, United, American Airlines, and Delta competing with inexpensive airfare, it is now more affordable…
Aeromexico, the flag carrier of Mexico and one of the largest airlines in the world, has just announced that it will begin flying to Belize beginning on November 17, 2018. This announcement marks the first time ever that a Mexican airline will be offering non-stop service to Belize. Throughout the 2017/18 winter season until April 28, 2019, Aeromexico will be flying twice a week from…
Located in southern Belize and often referred to as “the island you can drive to,” the Placencia Peninsula is one of the top tourist destinations in the country. If you’re planning a vacation to Belize, here are five great reasons why you should definitely visit Placencia: 1 – The Amazing Placencia Village With just 1,500 inhabitants, you may be surprised to learn that Placencia Village…