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September in Belize

September is the perfect time to visit Belize as the entire month is one big patriotic celebration that culminates on September 21 when Belizeans commemorate gaining independence from Great Britain in 1981. On Independence Day, cities, towns, and villages across the nation hold parades featuring marchers, bands, and floats. The nationalistic colors of red, white and blue can also be seen throughout the country as…

Last Minute Labor Day Weekend Trip

Book this Placencia Resort for a Last Minute September/Labor Day Weekend Trip

Did you know that a three-day weekend may be more beneficial to your mental and physical health than vacationing for a full week? According to psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert, short vacations “work wonders because you won’t run into many of the issues that typically come up with planning longer trips.” Alpert describes frustrations like spending an entire day to reach a destination, coping with the side…

Best Place To Stay In Placencia Belize

Do Placencia Belize Resorts Receive Love Letters? Ask the Staff at Laru Beya

Laru Beya Resort, located on Belize’s fashionable Placencia peninsula, receives no shortage of compliments from people who come, go, and return, but when it comes to waxing poetic about a stay at the resort, staff couldn’t recall getting love letters… …until one guest (we’ll call her Jenna), returned home from an 8-day stay that left her so enraptured, she felt compelled to gush about her…

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Why Four Belize Resorts Are Better Than One When You Vacation in Belize!

It’s a delightfully short journey from North America to Belize, yet vacationers are still going abroad, and given the diversity of experiences visitors can enjoy during their stay in the country, it stands to reason that sojourning in more than one place gives you increased opportunities to see more of the country and its wonders. For frequent Belize visitors, Laru Beya Resort, located on the…

Belize International Music and Food Festival

Belize’s 1st International Music and Food Festival Set for July 30th and 31st

If you’ve been looking for a sign that things are returning to normal, look no further than Belize where the nation’s first International Music and Food Festival is reaching its final stages of preparation. This extraordinary event will be held on July 30th and 31st on the always-exciting Ambergris Caye. No detail has been ignored during the planning process. Event packages include individual, general, VIP,…

Hallmark Films in Belize

Hallmark Picked Placencia Belize to Film “Caribbean Summer.” Why Not Stay There, too?

According to New Yorker magazine journalist Sarah Larson, The Hallmark Channel, launched by the greeting card company in 1991, has found a niche so profound in the hearts of viewers, that original films, broadcast 24/7 by the network, have made this channel the No. 1 destination for female viewers between the ages of 25 and 54. It’s the channel of choice for nursing homes and…

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Time to Crawl Out of Your Shell: Placencia’s 2022 Lobsterfest is Almost Here!

We don’t have to tell you that the supply chain crisis hits a new product category every day. From toilet tissue to baby formula, U.S. store shelves have become a game of hit or miss, with some items leaving in their wake bad news for folks who look forward to summer discounts and bargains. Case in point: “The price of lobster and seafood at large…

All-inclusive Resort in Belize for Your Next Tropical Getaway

Laru Beya’s 2022 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award is Cause for Celebration

What’s your favorite awards show? Is it the Academy Awards? The Emmy’s? Perhaps the Golden Globe award ceremonies are your top pick because you love the international mix of TV shows and movies that are nominated in varying categories from around the world. You may not realize that the travel industry also gives awards to resorts, hotels, restaurants, and attractions, but these are based on…

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Snag Low Season Rates During High Season? You Can at This Belize Beach Resort

Since Belize has become the quintessential go-to vacation spot for North Americans eager for a sunny, friendly Caribbean sojourn that won’t require them to liquidate their assets or learn a second language, devoted visitors don’t have to be convinced of the merits of choosing this nation over neighboring countries. For travelers who have yet to discover the benefits of a Belize vacation, a bit of…