Did you know that just planning a getaway can make you a happier person? From the moment you pick your destination, you’ll go into “vacation anticipation” mode, a state of mind studied by researchers who insist that the benefits of a vacation begin the moment you start the process. “In a sense, we start to ‘consume’ a trip as soon as we start thinking about…
You’re not alone if the appeal of the great outdoors is powerful during the winter months when getting out and about can be a challenge. There’s a way to escape the worst of it and have your fill of outdoor fun: Head to Belize where experiencing Mother Nature’s world can do more for your spirit than a roaring fire and piles of quilts. Belize temperatures…
One of the reasons folks love visiting Florida has to do with the diversity of coasts, access to islands, and sunny weather, but these days, a Sunshine State vacation could set you back a bundle. Further, Florida stretches across 450 miles from north to south, so it could take you forever to see the top sites. Why not vacation on Belize’s Placencia Peninsula instead? This…
If you’re like most of us, you agree with the statement written by Rebecca Holman for Grazia, the UK online publication, that “parenting is so much harder now than it was for our parents.” Though today’s moms and dads can count on myriad resources to help with kids—playgrounds, classes, day care centers and nannies—the world has become more complicated, the reason psychologist Penelope Leach updated…
Mom probably warned you about the downside of bragging, but it’s human nature to share successes, good fortune, and blessings. Further, there are times when bragging is helpful, as evidenced by reviews written by guests at Belize’s Laru Beya Resort. Read a few and you’ll understand why guests felt impelled to rave about this tropical haven. They ran out of exclamation points! One couple apologized…
You’re not imagining things if, every time you turn around, you hear about a new girlfriend-focused outing from the women in your life. Girls’ night out. Theater performances. Women-only events at the local pub. Given so much attention to female gatherings, men can feel short changed when it comes to group get-togethers—unless the occasion happens to be a bachelor party. If you feel left out,…
How grateful are you feeling this year as Thanksgiving approaches? Did you know that gratitude plays a major role in keeping you healthy? According to psychologist Matt Killingsworth, the happiest people on earth practice the art of gratitude regularly rather than saving it all up for Thanksgiving. Dr. Robert A. Emmons agrees. The University of California-Davis professor has proven that the “The human need to…
If the idea of tropical getaway in 2025 is at the forefront of your brain, you’ll want to select Placencia, Belize as your destination in the year ahead. This peninsula is not just a trendy and fun, but at just 16-miles-long, visitors don’t have to wonder far to find everything they crave. This finger of land was once home to Mayas who left an indelible…
Are you yearning for a stress-free Caribbean vacation, where the sun-kissed shores await without the hassle of planning every detail? We understand the desire for a rejuvenating all inclusive getaway. Look no further than Laru Beya Resort, nestled on Belize’s renowned peninsula: Placencia. Because you’re weary, these 7 tips are going to resonate with you. They cover a wide range of experiences and activities you…
Say what you will about the differences of opinion that pervade our days, but there’s common ground when people are asked how they feel about water sports activities. Red Cross statistics verify the fact that 80% of Americans know how to swim, and age presents no barrier to people who enjoy this sport. But for most of us, swimming is just the beginning of our…