Salbutes is one of my favorite Belizean staples. In this blog post I will provide you with the recipe on how you can make salbutes.
Belize is located on the Caribbean coast of Central America just south of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Currently, all international flights to Belize land at the Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE). The airport is located in Ladyville, approximately nine miles north of Belize City, but is commonly referred to as the Belize City international airport. North American cities with direct connections to Belize: Atlanta…
As the leaves on the trees begin to turn and the air begins to grow crisper in North America, the autumn months are filled with liquid sunshine and balmy temperatures in Belize. But there’s so much more to enjoy in Belize other than just the weather. Several of the most exciting and lively festivals take place during the fall season, including: Battle of St. George’s…
Aeromexico, the flag carrier of Mexico and one of the largest airlines in the world, has just announced that it will begin flying to Belize beginning on November 17, 2018. This announcement marks the first time ever that a Mexican airline will be offering non-stop service to Belize. Throughout the 2017/18 winter season until April 28, 2019, Aeromexico will be flying twice a week from…
Are you an NCL cruise ship passenger heading to Belize? If so, your port of call will be Harvest Caye, a small island located just off the coast of mainland Belize. If you’re ready to try some delicious, authentic Belizean cuisine, there’s simply no better restaurant than the Quarterdeck Restaurant and Bar located in Placencia. Placencia is not an island, but it certainly feels like…
The Garinuga people are a unique component of the cultural melting pot that is Belize. Often described as the Garifuna (technically Garifuna is the adjective form of Garinuga), this unique culture was born more than 400 years ago when imported slaves intermarried with local Carib and Arawak peoples on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent. In 1802, after being harried by British forces, the Garifuna…
During the months of March, April, May, and June around the full moon, giant whale sharks can be seen at the Gladden Split Marine Reserve in Placencia Belize.
If you’re looking to unplug, unwind, and relax on your spring break, Belize is a country that truly offers everything. Just a two-hour flight from Miami or Houston and three hours from Atlanta, Belize is truly a world away. Here are some fun activities you can enjoy during your spring break: River Tubing and Chocolate After a short hike, you board an inner tube and…
The British newspaper Telegraph recently published an article about the top beach holidays to book in 2018, and Belize was prominently featured. Described as a lush oasis of jungles and rainforests teeming with exotic wildlife, Belize was also recommended for its wide range of activities available on its immense offshore reef, the largest in North America. Belize is a small country in Central America with…
As North America experiences another bitterly cold month in February, a great place to warm up and enjoy some sunshine is Belize. A small country in Central America just a short flight away from the United States, Belize enjoys fabulously warm weather with plenty of things to do and see throughout February. One of the most beloved events of the year happens in Belize in…