Located in southern Belize and often referred to as “the island you can drive to,” the Placencia Peninsula is one of the top tourist destinations in the country. If you’re planning a vacation to Belize, here are five great reasons why you should definitely visit Placencia: 1 – The Amazing Placencia Village With just 1,500 inhabitants, you may be surprised to learn that Placencia Village…
Belize is an incredibly bio-diverse country, and close to 600 avian species have been recorded in the country. The Audobon Society has an active presence in Belize, managing several nature preserves and protected areas where birds thrive. Approximately 20% of the bird species found in Belize are migratory species predominantly from North America that head south during the winter to reach the balmy clime of…
Southwest Airlines is rapidly expanding their international coverage. On its official website , it recently announced that they will be offering non-stop flights to Belize from the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL) beginning on June 4, 2017. This comes on the heels of the announcement of a new Southwest non-stop flight between the Denver International Airport (DEN) and Belize City scheduled to begin on March 11,…
With plenty of warm sunshine and wonderful weather, January is a great time to visit Belize. The resort of Laru Beya on the Placencia Peninsula is now offering a special offer. For every five nights booked at the resort in January, guests will receive one night free. This offer is valid for all of the rooms at the resort but you’ll have to act before…
In 2012, people anxiously awaited the arrival of December 21 as many experts believed that the ancient Maya calendar had determined that this was the date when the world would end. In homage to Belize’s long history as an epicenter of Maya culture, organizers held a special End of the World marathon to allow athletes to commemorate the prediction with a 26-mile foot race along…
One of the reasons why Belize is such a popular vacation destination is the large number of non-stop flights to the country from the United States and Canada. Flight durations of 2-5 hours are available from many major cities. Note: all international flights to Belize land at the Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) just outside of Belize City. Domestic air carriers offer service from Belize…
Laru Beya, located on the golden sands of the Placencia Peninsula in southeastern Belize, is an award-winning luxury resort that is perfect for your next family vacation. Below are 5 reasons why you should choose Laru Beya for your Belize family holiday: 1 – Location Laru Beya offers a gorgeous view of the turquoise waters of the Caribbean from each of its ocean view rooms…
With More and More Flights to Belize, Now Is the Time to Visit! Belize is increasingly becoming one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. This small Central American country, the only nation in the region where English is the official language, offers visitors a panoply of exciting adventure destinations, unspoiled nature, and some of the best snorkeling and diving in the world….
Since time immemorial, the people of the Placencia Peninsula have celebrated the opening of lobster season with a festival dedicated to the tasty crustacean. Long before foreign tourists had discovered Belize, Lobsterfest was an important festival that celebrated the hardworking fishermen and their families in the region. Today, Placencia’s annual Lobsterfest is one of the most exciting and popular events of the season with plenty…
Belize Whale Shark Belize is world-famous for so many things! It is one of the most beautiful of all the Caribbean countries. When you visit us, you find everything from pristine, white sandy beaches and perfect azure-blue water to unique jungle adventures. You can explore the ancient Mayan ruins, and kayak along the rivers searching for exotic tropical birds and the mighty iguanas. Placencia, especially,…