When journalist Rebecca Norris was asked by the online travel website Veranda to research the world’s most beautiful beaches, the destinations she cited included Portugal, Greece, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, Tahiti, and French Polynesia, each of which requires long plane rides, adjusting to multiple time zones, and plenty of patience. Instead of spending so much time getting to and from her beach suggestions, why not take…
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…
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…
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…
After what was likely an exhausting search, you and your soon-to-be spouse check out the Belize honeymoon scene after reading reviews from newlyweds that sound idyllic. Your next step is choosing from resorts after learning that the Placencia Peninsula is the nation’s hottest spot for adventurous couples. Having found Laru Beya Resort, and seeing how many perks and advantages this property offers, your decision was…
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…
This Wikipedia page may not account for every bird spotted in Belize, but it’s a good estimation. Belize’s national bird is the lively keel-billed toucan, and while this is a particularly handsome species, bird lovers are known to become equally enamored of the estimated 590+ bird species visitors could spot if they stick around long enough. How would you describe your enthusiasm for birds? According…
It’s hard to ignore the good news coming from the media that points to the nation’s economic health this week. Axios reporter Neil Irwin used a word that “hasn’t been applicable yet this decade: normal.” Despite the challenges of the previous 3 years, fears of inflation, and “a collective sense of an economy unmoored,” all signs point to continued growth, now that supply chains are…
If you believe that the sport of snorkeling wasn’t “invented” until recently, you’re in for a surprise. The idea took root around 350 BC when philosopher Aristotle observed an elephant submerged in water that used its trunk to breathe. It’s a fanciful supposition and one that can’t be proven, but evidence exists that rudimentary helmets attached to reed tubes were common in the 15th century,…
If you’re currently emulating Santa Claus by making a list and checking it twice, you know that list-making is essential to getting things done. Paula Rizzo divided list-makers into three categories. Are you a Monkey? If so, you can’t function without lists. Squirrels are creative list-makers who are happy to use envelopes, receipts, and paper towels to keep tabs on tasks. Dolphins rely on productivity…