If you’re like most North Americans, your focus on shopping—in anticipation of year-end holidays—is likely occupying a big chunk of your time these days. Buying gifts can be a challenge, say professionals studying gift-giving behaviors, and if you’re looking to impress, you’ll want to know about an emerging trend: Giving the gift of travel. Check your 2025 calendar. If you’ve already marked loved ones’ birthdays,…
For generations, Parents magazine has been an essential read for moms and dads, so when writer Mia Taylor’s article “The Future of Sustainable Travel is Family Travel” appeared in a recent issue, her words likely had a big impact on parents who want their kids to be as passionate about protecting the planet as they are. “Travel provides teaching moments unlike any other, allowing children…
According to an article published in The Harvard Crimson, Americans rush around too much, said University of Berlin Professor Adolph Goldschmidt. “They never bother to rest and reflect,” he added. “They want to see how many miles they can make in a day.” His words were delivered at a 1930 lecture, yet little changed about American travel habits over time – until Carlo Petrini, protesting…
When the Los Angeles Times newspaper broke the news that one of CBS’s most popular daytime broadcasts was “coming to an end in December after 14 years and 15 seasons on the air,” faithful fans from around the globe were saddened to learn this news about “The Talk.” Happily, producers and hosts are planning such a celebratory sendoff, viewers are sure to enjoy every last…
No parrots or pirate hats are required to dive into this gorgeous Belize atoll, though the pirates are no longer around to welcome you! According to “Moon Belize” author Lebawit Lily Girma, one doesn’t need to travel to a large island to enjoy the world’s best diving experience, which is why Glover’s Reef Atoll in Southern Belize has become a popular destination for vacationers. First…
You don’t have to be an adventurer to admit that touring caves is fascinating. These underground chambers make visitors feel as though time has stood still, says Sam Anderson, writing for the UK publication, The Independent. “The appeal of caves is, obviously, primal,” he states, describing the importance of caves to prehistoric people who used these enclaves for everything from ceremonial rituals to art galleries….
If the urge to take a pass on dashing through the snow to spend Christmas at home is too strong to resist this year, you can always shop and wrap gifts early and then tell everyone that you’re heading south to get a much-needed break in the sun before the pressures of 2025 begin. Where to go? Belize, of course. It’s affordable and close, plus…
Fortune magazine reports that after “a record-breaking summer for travel, Americans are still dead set on getting away.” What does this mean for fall travelers? The urge to embrace adventures remains high on the list of folks who are even willing “to bankroll their restlessness.” Christie Hudson, head of public relations at Expedia, told Fortune reporters that a significant share of survey respondents plan to…
If you’ve been preparing for a visit to Belize, you may have run into what we like to call “The battle of the beaches”! This nation has so many delightful ones that competition is stiff. For repeat visitors who have favorites, prepare for an earful of information that explains exactly why one beach is better than another. Do enough research before making a decision and…
If you follow traveler Rick Steves’ on your favorite PBS Station, you know that he never met an airplane he couldn’t catch, a nation he didn’t find intriguing, and his fascination with all aspects of travel is contagious. A recent Steves’ website posting focused on Steves’ travel style, in which he was very forthright: “while I don’t budget, I also don’t spend mindlessly, usually don’t…