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….
Have you heard about the “Beach Bliss” syndrome that’s taking a Covid-weary world by surprise? It’s not a malady to be feared; it’s a state of mind that takes hold the moment vacation-starved travelers hit the beach. Symptoms? Complete relaxation. A heady sense of spiritual peace. A level of happiness and joy that can’t be experienced elsewhere and it’s yours simply by traveling a few…
Do you chat with others about news, kids and vacations past while waiting at the airport gate? These days, those aren’t the only topics of conversation. Plenty also include the question: “Did you get the Moderna, Pfizer or J&J vaccine?” Another hot topic is destinations and you may already have heard that Belize has become the trendiest vacation spot in Central America because the country…
It’s hard to believe that Easter is on the horizon, but there’s never been a year that called for a bigger celebration. The holiday was all but cancelled last year so pulling out all stops in 2021 is probably the best idea you’ve come up with of late. We have it on good authority that the Easter Bunny intends to vacation on Placencia peninsula in…
As the world begins to sigh a collective breath of relief now that Covid vaccinations are being administered by the millions every day, wouldn’t it be great if a resort located at a sunny tropical destination reformatted its business model to cater to travelers who are still too skittish to seriously consider vacationing? Fact is, there’s already a luxury resort in sunny Belize that offers…
It’s a conundrum that rarely troubled you before Covid: Should I travel now or wait? There is no bad response to this question, especially if you have been thinking about visiting Belize. Where in Belize? According to travel experts, the Placencia peninsula is an ideal choice because it’s centrally located and offers everything you seek in a Caribbean vacation. To fully appreciate Placencia, you need lodgings that…
If you’re a frequent traveler and know that heading to the Caribbean at the end of a typical year can put a huge dent in your bank account, we encourage you to keep this in mind rather than mourning the fact that you’re stuck at home this year coping with snow, wind and daunting temperatures: You can afford to spend Christmas in Belize. It’s not…