Belize is known for its natural beauty and the Placencia Peninsula in the southeast of the country is truly one of the most spectacular locations in the entire country. Affordable with a small-town friendliness, Placencia is a 16-mile long strip of land with the sparkling waters of the Caribbean Sea on one side and lovely tranquil mangrove-lined lagoons on the other. At the southern tip…
Belize, Best Places to Retire Abroad With gorgeous weather all year round, beautiful nature to explore, affordable prices, a well-established expat community and a government that offers special incentives for retirees, Belize is rapidly becoming one of the most affordable and exciting retirement spots. The only country in the region where English is widely spoken and the official language, life is comfortable, familiar and safe…
2016 will mark the ninth annual Chocolate Festival in Punta Gorda, the capital of Belize’s southern Toledo District. Famed throughout the country and the world for the taste and quality of its cacao beans, Toledo District will celebrate everything chocolate between Friday, May 20, and Sunday, May 22. Visitors will be treated to a delicious spectrum of chocolate-based foods ranging from fantastic desserts to chocolate…
Since time immemorial, the people of the Placencia Peninsula have celebrated the opening of lobster season with a festival dedicated to the tasty crustacean. Long before foreign tourists had discovered Belize, Lobsterfest was an important festival that celebrated the hardworking fishermen and their families in the region. Today, Placencia’s annual Lobsterfest is one of the most exciting and popular events of the season with plenty…
The award-winning Belizean resort of Laru Beya proudly announced that their website has been given a complete makeover. The new website is now designed to be completely mobile-friendly while still offering full-screen options for desktop computers. With a sleek, modern look, the new website for Laru Beya now features more gorgeous photographs of the resort’s accommodations as well as available tours and vacation packages. “We’ve…
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most popular destinations in Belize thanks to its unique beauty, gorgeously panoramic walking trails and the hundreds of unique species that live there, including the last remaining Central American jaguars. A day trip to Cockscomb, located just a few miles from the Placencia Peninsulaa, is one of the easiest and most enjoyable trips available for visitors in…
Belize Travel Guide About Belize Belize is the perfect vacation destination for the adventure traveler thanks to its diverse ecosystems, natural attractions, wide range of cultures, and the fact that it is the only Central American country where English is the official language. Eight distinctive cultures can be found in Belize, including Mestizo, Mayan, Creole, Chinese and others. The country borders Mexico to the north,…
If you are trying to plan the perfect vacation to a beautiful Caribbean vacation, you may be well aware that the destination you choose to visit will be a major factor in how enjoyable your vacation is. There are many beautiful tropical destinations that you can visit, but Belize is one of the unique destinations that should be at the top of your list. Belize…
When the wind howls and the snow begins to accumulate, the best place to escape the winter blues is a quick flight to Belize. Located in Central America, this English-speaking nation has white sandy beaches, warm sunny weather, and a wide variety of inland and offshore activities. Belize has a mild, subtropical climate, with beautiful sunny weather and refreshing seabreezes at night. Temperatures in spring…
With some of the richest opportunities for diving anywhere in the world, choosing the best place for your vacation can be difficult. With a long coastline on the Caribbean Sea, and close access to the largest coral reef in the Western Hemisphere, Belize is truly a diver’s paradise. Where to Dive in Belize The gorgeous lagoons, nearby islands, and close access to the Belize Barrier…