Placencia is located on the coast of the Caribbean Sea in Central America, very close to the equator. The tropical weather is usually hot and humid, with humidity often reaching 90%. Sometimes, the problem is alleviated by sea breezes, but otherwise Placencia has higher humidity than many other parts of the country.
Undertaking a search for a vacation spot should always be more about safety and security than it is about the number of sites you can take in during an average vacation. If you’re researching Belize, expect to discover a large amount of feedback from a variety of sources, but like everything that’s published on the net, it’s important to be discriminating. That said, here’s the…
Named for the so-called laughing gulls which formerly used the island as a nesting site, Laughing Bird Caye is a small (1.8-acre/0.73 ha) island located approximately 11 miles (17 km) off the coast of the Placencia Peninsula in southeastern Belize. Today, the island is the epicenter of Laughing Bird Caye National Park, a protected nature reserve that includes the island as well as the surrounding…
Laru Beya Resort, winner of a 2023 Travelers Choice Award, intends to add to its international reputation in the year ahead by launching a much-anticipated signature TikTok Channel that will be one of the newest efforts made by management and staff to communicate with travelers seeking a unique Caribbean experience. To jumpstart this new communications portal, the resort staged a Belizean gift bag giveaway that…
Ever wondered whether it’s in mankind’s nature to explore? Scientists at The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) say that curiosity has driven intrepid adventurers into the unknown for as long as man has existed. Perhaps you’ve never thought of yourself as an explorer, but there’s a better than average chance that an adventurer lurks within you. Will 2024 be the year you meet your…
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…
As a society steeped in opportunities to fulfill instant gratification, it can be hard to put things off. You see something you want. Your mind and body are flooded with dopamine. Will you say yes or are you wise enough wait for a time that is more advantageous to your budget, lifestyle, and personal circumstances? Plenty of people ignore delayed gratification because they don’t have…
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…
Journalist Francesca Street probably got more than the usual number of hits when her article ran on the CNN website beneath this title: “How to Plan a Group Vacation Without Everyone Hating Each Other”! If you’ve felt similarly fearful each time you consider taking the lead on a group trip to the Caribbean, Street suggests following her advice, all of which is based on her…
North American consumers have plenty to celebrate these days say financial gurus and Axios journalists who marked the first week of the new year by noting the nation’s current fiscal health. “The U.S. boasts the strongest economy of any rich nation,” editors write, and since the “much-predicted 2023 recession” never materialized, wages are rising and a healthy outlook for workers in 2024 looks solid. What…