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…
Belize Whale Shark Belize is world-famous for so many things! It is one of the most beautiful of all the Caribbean countries. When you visit us, you find everything from pristine, white sandy beaches and perfect azure-blue water to unique jungle adventures. You can explore the ancient Mayan ruins, and kayak along the rivers searching for exotic tropical birds and the mighty iguanas. Placencia, especially,…
Experience our Belize resort’s ultimate privacy and award winning service – Laru Beya is the premier all inclusive beach resort in Placencia Belize. What’s your idea of ‘perfect? Is it romance, luxury, unique delights, privacy and quietness, thrills, wonderful food, ‘togetherness’ or real-life adventure? Or is it every one of them depending on the day? Choose one or choose them all, they’re what we’re famous…
Belize is phenomenal! Belize is amazing! Belize is breath-taking! Belize has just won two international travel awards, making it the absolute hottest place to vacation, anywhere in the western hemisphere. Think about this – it’s November, it’s your annual vacation, you are going to make the most of every hour of every day. Today you go snorkeling and scuba diving in the majestic Belize Barrier…