You’re in good company if you celebrate on December 21st each year. Winter solstice arrives on that date, which means you enjoy a minute or so of extended daylight each day—whether or not the sun is out! The solstice is an especially difficult time for folks who have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression caused by a lack of daylight. If you suffer…
Close your eyes and bring back the feelings you experienced when you booked your first trip abroad. You were likely excited, anticipatory, and a bit nervous, but in no time, you were enchanted. If Placencia Belize just made your wish list, expect an equally fabulous trip—especially if you follow these tips. Dig up your passport- You have met renewal deadlines, right? You won’t need a…
Does the word “underrated” have such a negative connotation that seeing it within a travel review is enough to remove the country, resort, or destination from your “must see” list? Time to change your tune, say nomads who actively seek out places deemed underrated because they know from experience that these spots are fabulous. Need more info about what underrated truly means? How about these…
It’s a zoo out there! We’re not referring to the North American political scene—we’re talking about the wonderland every Belize visitor finds when they vacation on the wild side. Because 60% of Belize is forested, animals dominate much of the country, so if you’re fascinated by wildlife, you’ll be enthralled from the minute you arrive in this English-speaking nation. Where to find fascinating creatures? Everywhere…
Dr. Elizabeth Scott knows a thing or two about FOMO, because she’s worked with folks who “suffer” from it every day. No clue what FOMO means? Consider yourself lucky. Fear of Missing Out may not be found in traditional tomes discussing psychological disorders, but it has become one hot topic, influenced by social media, notes Scott. “The fear of missing out, or FOMO, refers to…
World traveler Madelyn Knutson is best described as an evangelist, and one of the best tips she’s dispensed of late is this slice of wisdom: Nothing compares to traveling like a local “even if it scares you”! Most of us wrestle with the issue of how deep we will immerse ourselves in other cultures because we fear we won’t be able to communicate with the…
Blessed with over 180 miles (300 km) of coastline and beaches, Belize is renowned for its coastal beauty. However, when it comes to the best beaches, the spotlight turns to the Placencia Peninsula in southeastern Belize. Locals affectionately refer to the 16 miles of pristine coastline on the peninsula as ‘barefoot perfect,’ a fitting description for these unparalleled shores. The Maya Beach area in the…
Do you ever have trouble making choices? Is the reason that both options are so good, it’s impossible to pick just one—or are both options so bad, choosing the lesser of two evils evokes its own level of dissatisfaction or disappointment? Science has been hard at work for decades studying the human dynamic that arises when we are presented with options, concluding that the more…
Travel writer Sammi Caramela has declared 2026 the year she dedicates to solo travel, “and I’m not alone,” she enthuses, especially after many of her concerns were assuaged by fellow-writer Rebecca Ann Hughes in her Forbes article articulating a trend that’s expected to stay hot. Solos seeking adventure are especially in luck. Gen Z and Millennial travelers, enamored with experiential getaways, are projected to grow…
Ashley Gelber said yes to Wall Street Journal editors when asked to draft an article about last-minute travel. She describes a scenario most of us imagine when contemplating last-minute travel as “hurriedly tossing clothing in a suitcase, hustling to the airport, and constructing an itinerary at the drop of a hat.” If just reading this raises your blood pressure, consider going with the flow. According…