Are eating one’s way around a nation and spending the remainder of a vacation while doing absolutely nothing incompatible? Not if you come to Belize where the food scene is hot and your ability to get the best rest you’ve ever experienced is even hotter. If you’ve longed to do both but you haven’t been able to justify an escape, take the advice of Doctor…
Just because we grow up, that doesn’t mean we’ve lost touch with all 5 of the senses we were delighted to discover as babies. Each is guaranteed to kick into overdrive during a Belize vacation. That turquoise sea. More than 250 indigenous species of orchids. And wait until you experience the fragrances of spices used to prepare some of the most eclectic cuisines on the…
If you’re scratching your head in wonderment because you’re ready to break free from travel restrictions imposed by the pandemic but canceled flights and delays in headlines are raining on your parade, relax. Even if your flight is delayed, hanging out at airline terminals can be fun. Happily, you’re going to Belize where the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (PGIA) terminal is a surprisingly interesting…
For travelers who wouldn’t dream of taking a vacation if their destination, activities, or mere presence had the ability to damage Mother Earth, Belize is an ideal place to visit for myriad reasons. The Belize government and tourism industry work hard to protect everything from jungles and rainforests to endangered animal species that include monitoring lobster catches to keeping land, air, and sea creatures from…
Even the best kids on the planet act out on occasion and travel can trigger episodes buoyed by boredom, fear of the unknown, unfamiliar surroundings and fatigue. Put them all together and taking kids abroad for a holiday can present a challenge. But savvy parents know that the trade-off of overseas travel for kids far outweighs the inconveniences. If this is your mindset, too, our…
When Alaska Airlines announced nonstop service to Belize from major U.S. West Coast hubs, the relationship between this cold, icy state and Central America’s sunniest, warmest tourist destination was cemented. Based in Seattle, Alaska Air and Belize tourism authorities were delighted to assign a gate to Alaska Air at the Belize International Airport. West Coasters began buying non-stop tickets in early June. Alaska Airlines has…
Couples tend to spend so much time, money, and attention on their wedding and reception plans, there’s not much of all three leftovers to devote to honeymoon planning. Too bad, say bloggers at the Australian edition of Vogue magazine, “Because of the strain and tension during the days preceding their wedding, newlyweds should seek a place of rest and quiet. Getting off on the right…
Do human beings have different definitions for the word adventure? The answer is yes, say scientists who study this intriguing psychological approach to life. For some, an iconic movie like “Indiana Jones,” “Jaws” or the currently popular “Avengers” series are all that’s needed to pump up every bodily reaction from blood pressure to the imagination. For others, nothing but a lengthy zip-lining course, hiking into…
Town and Country magazine editors have been busy researching post-Covid honeymoon trends and they reached surprising conclusions: Despite the fact that couples availed themselves of opportunities to squirrel away money during the pandemic by canceling pricey weddings, honeymoons are being prioritized by men and women eager to find romance in paradise. No area in the western hemisphere is as trendy as Central America – especially…
When researchers named the most unique characteristics of primates for the Treehugger.com website, they didn’t have to look far to unearth the species with the biggest mouths! Belize howler monkeys aren’t gossips but their name is their claim to fame: They have one of the loudest calls of any land mammal and their unsettling roars can be heard from a distance of three miles away….