Writer Devorah Lev-Tov likely had fun writing the article for Travel + Leisure magazine detailing a trip she took abroad with her adult siblings. Her sub-head? “No noogies”! Noogies are playful gestures of affection, made popular on the popular TV show Saturday Night Live. Perhaps you stay in touch with those who received your noogies and the idea of a vacation with them now that you’ve grown up is high on your wish list. What are you waiting for? Lev-Tov encourages anyone eager to travel with loved ones to do so now, and she offers these tips for a memorable experience:

• Iron out details before leaving, like the trip’s length, lodgings, and shared costs
• Give everyone the chance to weigh in on compromises
• Agree on stops satisfying adventure seekers and fans of all things cultural
• Appoint one member, the “chief decision maker” and stick to that pick
• Keep the past in the past; no old arguments or embarrassing stories are allowed!

Why sojourn at just one paradise when you can stay at two?

One way to be sure everyone gets buy-in is by suggesting a Belize escape. Propose a “Sister stay” pairing Laru Beya Resort on the mainland with Manta Island Resort on Glover’s Reef Atoll. Two for the price of one opportunities don’t come along every day and you get credit for finding and suggesting this escape to a nearby nation where English is spoken.

Given the popularity of both Laru Beya and Manta Island resorts, everyone can look forward to all-inclusive perks, like beachfront accommodations, fine dining, and tours that satisfy culture and adventure lovers as well delighting those who just want to lie on a beach to restore their spirits. Spa services are available at both resorts as is in-country transport, so you simply show up in Belize and you’ll be taken care of.

Even before you set off on your grand adventure…

…you and everyone in your travel party can have fun by participating in the annual Travel + Leisure magazine competition that awards top honors to outstanding destinations around the globe. This respected industry resource, featuring Lev-Tov’s delightful article, has nominated Manta Island Resort for “World’s Best” consideration. If you’d like to weigh in, the voting process is a breeze.

Visit TLWBAVote.com and follow the prompts, casting your vote no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on February 24, 2025. In return for your vote, your name will be entered into a contest rewarding fabulous prizes to lucky winners, including a Viking ocean voyage for two to Australia and New Zealand, and cash prizes that surpass $15,000. You can find more details on the Manta Island voting page.

Now that you know about both this extraordinary two-resort stay and contest from your favorite travel magazine—and you’ve encouraged your travel pals to cast their votes, too—don’t be surprised if you’re named Best Vacation Planner in the World by your posse, a title you deserve for coming up with this great idea!

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