The Placencia Peninsula Isn't Just a Beach Vacation Destination Anymore

The Placencia Peninsula: So Much More Than Belize Beaches!

When considering a vacation on a peninsula, are you drawn to the idea of enjoying endless beach access on two coasts? One of the most appealing (and closest) isthmuses is found in Belize where the Placencia Peninsula not only offers two lovely playgrounds but it’s home to a long list of enjoyments that have nothing to do with water. To experience this navigable peninsula, choose…

All Inclusive Placencia Belize Vacations

How To Find The Best All Inclusive Vacation & Resort in Placencia Belize

If you’ve ever discussed travel proclivities with others, it probably took less than 10 minutes to see how diverse expectations are, even among people you know well. Some grew up taking family holidays and they stick to those traditions. Others are all about finding new places, people, and experiences. In fact, everyone develops a travel style that is unique. By answering these questions, you can…

Belize Fall Vacations

Need Reasons for a Fall or Winter Belize Vacation? How About These?

If you’re a frequent visitor, you already know that there is no “bad season” to vacation in Belize. Come down in the summer and you’ll be rewarded with small crowds, money-saving deals, and no queues at attractions. Given today’s weather reports, the weather in Belize could feel downright comfy compared to temperatures in your area. Spring in Belize marks an end to Central America’s “dry…

This Placencia Belize Resort Masters the Art of Chill

This Placencia Belize Resort Specializes in the Art of Chill

If you’re the curious sort, you may wonder how certain words wind up in dictionaries. It’s the job of lexicographers whose responsibilities are to keep these guides updated and current. One interesting example of a word that morphed into contemporary use and remains approved by all lexicographers is “chill.”  Chill is a versatile word. A noun, verb, or adjective, origins of “cele” or “ciele” are…

Visit the chocolate festival of Belize

Belize Festivals – Discover 8 Unique Traditions and Celebrations

One of the best ways to get the most out of your vacation is to attend one of the many Belize festivals and live events that occur in the country throughout the year. Belize is a true melting pot society where diverse cultures such as the Maya, Mestizos, Creole, and Garifuna each contribute their own traditions and celebrations involving food, fun, and history. Here are…

celebrate garifuna settlement day in belize

Celebrate Garifuna Settlement Day 2023

Every nation celebrates ethnic holidays to recognize the importance of their unique cultural heritages, but in Belize, Garifuna Settlement Day on November 19th is so important, it lasts an entire week! One of the most homogeneous societies in Central America, Belize has become the proud homeland of myriad cultures, but few are as colorful and friendly as the Garifuna people whose roots stretch back to…

Belize Fishing Tournament

Fish. Eat Lobster. Play in the Surf. This Belize Fishing Tourney Has it All!

In honor of Placencia’s proud history as a vibrant fishing village, for the 8th year in a row, a fun fishing tournament will be held when the 2023 Placencia Lobsterfest takes place between July 14th and July 16th. Which day is most important? Saturday the 15th. That’s the day avid fishing fans will show up to compete, and you’re welcome to come up with any…

Belize Father's Day Trip

Give Dad the Father’s Day Getaway He’ll Never Forget

Because today’s offspring tend to have a more sentimental attachment to Mother’s Day, it can be easy to let that third Sunday in June slip by with a last-minute card, but your dad deserves more, writes Catherine Boeckmann for The Farmer’s Almanac. While first recognized by Richard Nixon’s administration, the tale behind the origins of Father’s Day is much more intriguing.  While the declaration of…

Belize adventure holidays

Are You Up for Some Belize Adventures During the Holidays?

Scientists are fascinated with the reasons people love adventure vacations and some of the best results of their research are encapsulated by Candice Gaukel Andrews writing for the Good Nature Travel Blog. You could be taken aback when you read some of the perks her research unearthed about the benefits of adventure travel: 1. Getting dusty and dirty on adventures strengthens the immune system. 2….