Western Hemisphere folks who can’t get enough diving, snorkeling, and fishing, don’t want to travel to Australia to experience that nation’s barrier reef due to steep expenditures in money and time. Happily, there’s a remarkable reef off Central America’s coast, and if you’ve kept tabs on travel trends, you know that the Belize Barrier Reef offers visitors a vast marine ecosystem, making Belize the go-to…
How many times have you used a phrase that perfectly describes what you’re thinking, but you’ve absolutely no idea where that phrase originated or what it means? Those of us who love ferreting out “sweet spots”—while being clueless about the phrase’s roots—would love to help educate you. The meaning of “sweet spot” evolved from sports commentators describing the ideal place or area a game ball…
If you’ve ever traveled around Florida, you realized that no two cities are alike. Miami Beach’s glitz is nothing like Orlando where the Disney complex sets the area’s tone. Towns situated in the panhandle offer southern charm usually found in Alabama. This phenomenon is not unique to the U.S. Find astonishing diversity on peninsulas in Malaysia, Iceland, and Italy, but who wants to spend endless…
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…