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10th Annual Belize International Film Festival 2015

The Belize International Film Festival (BIFF) announced last week the selection of films which will be showcased in the 10th edition of the festival to be held at ‘The Belize Ocean Club’ in Placencia Village on July 17th-19th, 2015. Thousands of culture lovers have visited the lovely Central American nation of Belize to attend the renowned Belize International Film Festival. This year, the line-up includes…

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2 Excellent Reasons to Visit Belize This Summer: Placencia Village & Lobster Fest

Increasingly, tourists all around the world are discovering the natural beauty of Belize. With gorgeous, unspoiled beaches free from crowds and throngs, visitors can walk along the picturesque shore while sunning themselves in the perfect tropical weather. One of the most popular summer events in Belize takes place every June in the village of Placencia near the luxury beach resort of Laru Beya. Visitors come…

Placencia Lobsterfest 2015 –Belize’s Best Lobsterfest

This year’s Placencia Lobsterfest 2015 is on June 19, 20 and 21st and is Placencia Village’s biggest fundraising event coordinated by the PVC and the Placencia Tourism Centre. The Lionfish Competition is on June 19 with $2800 in prizes followed by the Annual Lobsterfest Fishing Tournament on June 20th with a $3000  prize for top boat plus many more cash prizes. The entertainment headliners are…

Laru Beya Earns Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor for the Fifth Time

Situated along the beautiful Placencia Peninsula in southern Belize, Laru Beya Beach Resort has earned for the fifth time, the Certficate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. “On behalf of all of us at TripAdvisor, I’m very pleased to welcome Laru Beya Resort & Villas to the Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame. This unique accolade is granted only to those businesses that have won the Certificate…

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Celebrating Belizean Chocolate and Toledo Culture

On May 22 to 24, 2015, Toledo District will celebrate the Chocolate Festival of Belize, a unique event that showcases traditional and modern chocolate making procedures, chocolate inspired dishes and beverages, along with enticing cultural entertainment. Known as the unspoiled district in Belize, Toledo is a destination that features lush jungles, Maya temples, waterfalls, caves and offers excellent offshore cayes for superb snorkeling, scuba diving and…

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Flights to Belize from Houston can now be booked on Southwest.com

Southwest Airlines held a press conference in Houston on Wednesday, May 13 2015 where the CEO of the airlines, Garry Kelly announced that daily and direct flights to Belize from Houston will begin on October 15th and tickets can now be purchased on the airline’s website at www.southwest.com. Kelly was joined by the Mayor of Houston, Annise Parker along with a delegation from Belize who…

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Placencia Lobster Festival 2015

The dates for the Placencia Lobster Fest have been set from June 19th – 21st 2015. The event offers a wealth of great entertainment and activities and is the ultimate foodie-haven festival in Belize with tons of local flavors sizzling to perfection. Placencia offers golden beaches and a warm “village type” atmosphere that will add to your vacation experience while you enjoy your delicious lobster…