Located at the intersection of Latin America and the Caribbean, Belize is a small country known for its lush, pristine landscapes and exotic natural beauty. Belize recently made the coveted top 10 of Fodor’s “Go List” for 2018, which declared that Belize is the perfect place to enjoy a “true getaway” to paradise. Fodor’s also made mention of Belize’s fabulous climate which remains sunny and…
Often described as “sea cows,” manatees are some of the most interesting and unusual mammals in the world. Long considered to be the “mermaids” of ancient seafaring lore, manatees are gentle, curious creatures with a long, round body and a puppy dog face, similar to that of a seal or walrus. Manatees weigh around 1,200 pounds (550 kg) and are herbivorous, meaning they only eat…
If you’ve been casting about for a fantastic vacation destination that is guaranteed to have warm weather in the wintertime, you can’t find a balmier place than the lovely Caribbean nation of Belize. While people are busy shoveling out from blizzards across the east coast and Midwest, the lucky folks in Belize are wearing T-shirts and shorts and enjoying exciting activities like kayaking, hiking, snorkeling,…
Belize is a small country blessed with hundreds of breathtakingly beautiful islands set like jewels along the length of the Belize Barrier Reef, the second-largest barrier reef in the world. In Belize, islands are known as “cayes.” Pronounced “keys”, these islands range from tiny patches of sand and palm trees to gorgeous atolls that are the perfect setting for snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, and sailing….
Beginning on December 15, 2017, Air Canada will begin flying non-stop from Toronto’s Pearson International (YYZ) to Belize City (BZE), the first time that Air Canada has offered such a flight. The new Toronto-Belize City route will be operated weekly until April 13, 2018. Air Canada, the world’s eighth-largest airline, joins rival WestJet in providing non-stop service to Canada. Beginning in October 2016, WestJet began flying from…
Although many people come to Belize to engage in exciting activities like scuba diving, horseback riding, zip lining, and snorkeling or to marvel at the colorful array of wildlife, one of the most amazing attractions in the country is one that occurs every single day — the sun rising over the sparkling waters of the Caribbean. Few experiences can compare to dawn in Belize. As…
Earlier this month, Canadian low-cost airline WestJet announced that it will be adding three new routes to Central America, including a non-stop flight from Calgary to Belize City beginning November 3, 2017. In October 2016, WestJet became the first Canadian airline in more than 20 years to offer non-stop flights to Belize from Canada. After a successful winter 2016/17 season flying from Toronto’s Pearson International (YYZ)…
September is the perfect time to visit Belize as the entire month is one big patriotic celebration that culminates on September 21 when Belizeans commemorate gaining independence from Great Britain in 1981. In 2017, the theme of the Independence Day festivities will be “Belize: Confronting Challenges! Celebrating Triumphs! Renewing our Resolve!.” The theme was carefully chosen as a way to strengthen the country’s resolve to continue the…
Laru Beya resort means “on the beach” in the local Garifuna tongue, and the resort is located right on the sparkling waters of the Caribbean in Placencia, Belize. The Placencia Peninsula is one of the top visitor destinations in the country, and Laru Beya has everything that families, honeymooners, and adventure travelers need to enjoy an unforgettable vacation in Belize. Now onto the 7 reasons…
The luxurious Laru Beya Resort is located on the golden sands of the Placencia Peninsula on Belize’s southern Caribbean coast. Measuring 16 miles from north to south, Placencia is the gateway to the Belize Barrier Reef, a collection of over 1,000 islands split into seven different national parks and marine reserves. Placencia is the ideal place for a great summer vacation for families, newlyweds, and…