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    October’s Conch Season in Belize is Open: Treat Your Taste Buds Like Royalty!

    They may be small, but conch shells are mighty. They house royalty, say Technology.org researchers, who point out that queen conch mollusks—living within these beautiful pink or orange shells—get free rides as they drag along the seafloor browsing for snacks and producing rare pearls on occasion for the average 40 years each conch lives. Conchs offer multiple pleasures for us humans by serving as ornaments,…

    A Guide to Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary

    Forget Zoos: Visit Belize’s Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary Instead

    It’s easy to understand why questions are being asked about the wisdom of importing animals to zoos after being captured in the wild—especially since opportunities to see wildlife over time were mostly found on pages of National Geographic magazines! New approaches to zoo design benefit wildlife as some of these facilities expand space and create habitats designed to emulating species-specific environments. What’s changed since zoos…

    Placencia beach vacation

    Placencia Peninsula: It’s the Ultimate Belize Fall Beach Destination

    You don’t have to be a grammarian to understand the power behind the word ultimate. According to Merriam-Webster, an authority that’s been around since 1828, ultimate is such a commanding adjective that editors have come up with 103 similar and opposite words. Why bring this to your attention? Because the lush finger of land christened the Placencia Peninsula by Spaniards colonizing Central America back in…

    Christmas in Belize resorts

    New Holiday Traditions You’ll Want to Adopt at Belize’s Laru Beya Resort

    National Public Radio (NPR) newsletter contributor Marielle Segarra says it’s okay to let go of old holiday traditions, especially if you adopt new ones! She’s a fan of these rituals, saying they “foster a sense of unity with the people we love and help pass down cultural values.” Why let go of some traditions? If that ritual feels like an obligation, “requires more energy, funds,…

    Belize All Inclusive Packages

    All-Inclusive Belize Vacation: Find Your Deal Before High Season

    Are you starting to think about the Thanksgiving holiday and the traditions associated with this all-American celebration? You’re smart to do it now, since iffy tariff matters continue to make headlines, thus early sales of the Thanksgiving-related goods that turn a meal into a tribute to folks who settled the nation may be in short supply. Nevertheless, gratitude isn’t restricted to holidays, so let’s not…

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    More Adventure. More Sunset. More Belize—All at Unbelievable Discounts!

    Dear Thrifty Adventure Seeker: Has anybody told you that your timing is perfect? Allow us to deliver news that Belize’s Laru Beya Resort, located on the trendy Placencia Peninsula, announced a two-week-long flash sale, a tribute to the resort’s rebranding of money-saving Low Season rates. You’re getting this news before it goes viral on September 9, 2025. What does that mean for you? More adventure….

    Celebration Trips to take in Belize

    Milestone Celebration Trips to take in Belize

    If you’re like most North Americans, your focus on shopping—in anticipation of year-end holidays—is likely occupying a big chunk of your time these days. Buying gifts can be a challenge, say professionals studying gift-giving behaviors, and if you’re looking to impress, you’ll want to know about an emerging trend: Giving the gift of travel. Check your 2026 calendar. If you’ve already marked loved ones’ birthdays,…