We want you to know that we hear your wish for a winter vacation in the Caribbean loud and clear. It’s a great way to usher in 2023. We’ve also heard you dashing your own enthusiasm because your boss expects you to show up for work. Have you considered making your first New Year’s Resolution a winter escape to the sun because you’re pretty sure…
Is there a difference between summer sun and winter sun? The question has fascinated astronomists for so long, speculation began before the first Maya people made their way to the region we now call Central America around 350 BC to the lowlands of Belize. Accordingly, the cosmos is predictable. In the Northern Hemisphere, it’s winter in December. In the Southern Hemisphere, snow in July is…
According to folks at Lifeway Research, YouGov tracking polls asking Americans which holiday is their favorite are noticing a major change of late. “Thanksgiving has overtaken Christmas as the most beloved holiday in the United States,” according to a national study reflecting the opinions of myriad age groups at the end of last year. Further, there’s been an uptick in popularity polls when respondents were…
Belize tourism has exploded this year and 2023 is expected to exceed expectations. If you dream of beaches and don’t want to waste time doing research, you can’t go wrong making Placencia your destination. Travel books and websites agree: The small nation of Belize is home to 240 miles of coastline. That’s impressive when you consider the fact that the entire country measures only 8,867…
According to wellness experts at the Mayo Clinic, pure relaxation benefits your mind and body so many ways, you may not need an excuse to pursue it more often! The moment you begin relaxing, these benefits flow your way: Your heart rate slows Blood pressure drops Your breathing rate settles down Improved digestion begins Blood sugar levels return to normal Hormone-induced stress attacks stop You’ll…
Even travelers who find winter weather untenable love visiting Canada. The people are cosmopolitan. And French cuisine at Quebec restaurants is so fabulous, diners say all they need do to imagine Paris is to close their eyes and savor every bite of whatever is on their plate. But Canadians don’t necessarily all love trudging through an arctic winter without a break and if you’re one…
Sick and tired of hearing people label you as a procrastinator? No need to hide from this label. There are advantages to be had from waiting until the last minute to attend to tasks and benefits derived from waiting longer are sweet! Procrastinators tend to work more efficiently because deadlines feel more pressing and if this is the way you operate, you may be surprised…
Savvy parents know that kids love spending time in nature and that they are curious about other cultures, and a family vacation in Belize offers plenty of both. The following itinerary, courtesy of Placencia’s Laru Beya Resort, is ideal for kids and parents who love adventures! Day 1: CRUISE Monkey River For kids who can’t get enough wildlife sightings, iguanas, crocodiles, and tropical birds are…
It’s one of the nation’s best-kept secrets: Autumn is the perfect season to vacation in Belize. The end of the rainy season is at hand and because this time of year isn’t so much autumn as “shoulder season,” not only are affordable summer rates still available, but you can enjoy your time in Belize without having to deal with crowds. Sound perfect? It can be—especially…
Did you know that a three-day weekend may be more beneficial to your mental and physical health than vacationing for a full week? According to psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert, short vacations “work wonders because you won’t run into many of the issues that typically come up with planning longer trips.” Alpert describes frustrations like spending an entire day to reach a destination, coping with the side…