Travel + Leisure contributor Judy Koutsky is so invested in her kids’ development that she not only took her kids abroad on 17 overseas trips, but on some occasions, she pulled them out of school to do so. While you may not want to interrupt your child’s school schedule, keep this in mind: It’s cheaper to travel as a family while school is in session. Still, rewards are monumental no matter when you take children abroad. Pediatric Psychologist Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge agrees, stating in the same Travel + Leisure article, “My son and I will always remember the exhilaration of exploring caves in Belize and going on night safaris in the jungle to see tarantulas and scorpions.”
Maybe It’s Time You Consider a Family Trip to Belize, Too
Even if scorpions and tarantulas are not your cup of tea, Belize is the ideal place to vacation with kids. After all, says Dr. Capanna-Hodge, “not all learning happens in the classroom.”. A Belize family getaway could not only change the way your youngsters view the world, but for those who struggle in school, it could be a life changer, too. According to one neuroscience expert, learning about new places and people helps with empathy – a quality that can help most kids survive in today’s complex and diverse world.
Practically, Belize makes travel with kids easy on parents. There is little to no language barrier and plane rides to the country are relatively short (and often non-stop as well). Thus, even fidgety young ones turn into veteran travelers. Plus, finding the best accommodations with kids in mind is a no-brainer. Consider Placencia Belize’s Sirenian Bay Resort, where the kids – and the kids at heart – will always be content.
5 Ways to Have a Memorable Stay at Sirenian Bay Resort
1. Take Advantage of the All-Inclusive Experience
Photo by Sirenian Bay Resort Belize
Whether you choose the all-inclusive bungalow or a family-style villa, Sirenian Bay being an all-inclusive Belize resort means lots of family-friendly perks. Choose from room service or dine in their onsite restaurants. Regardless, enjoy unlimited food and beverages. Additionally, enjoy complimentary ground transfers that make getting around with the entire gang hassle-free.
2. Enjoy the Onsite Activities
Inky’s Mini Golf at Sirenian Bay
Kayaking. Paddleboarding. Even mini-golf and pickleball. There are plenty of fun activities that don’t even require leaving the resort. Family-friendly experiences like beach volleyball, movie night at the pool, and more cover not only the interests of kids but the grown-ups, too.
3. Book Any of the Family-Favorite Tours
Zip-lining with Sirenian Bay sister company Captain Jak’s. Photo by Captain Jak’s
There are plenty of tours to go around in Belize. From the Monkey River cruise and manatee watch to Maya sky ziplining, and even river tubing and waterfall adventures, there is something for everyone and every type of traveler. Not one member of your family could possibly get bored, and you won’t have to worry about kids wanting to stay up late at night; they’ll be too exhausted.
4. Be Sure to Explore the Placencia Peninsula
Photo courtesy Captain Jak’s
Belize’s Placencia Peninsula is full of personality and, not to mention, places to visit. Your kids will love opportunities to cruise this lush finger of land in a resort golf cart. Be sure to head into Placencia Village and take a stroll over to what was once the world’s narrowest main street. It’s lined with boutiques, shops, galleries and more.
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5. Don’t Forget to Relax
A visit to The Siren’s Spa is the reward moms and dads get for taking kids on this fun vacation. Don’t forget to sit back, kick your feet up, and enjoy the Belizean scenery. Especially since doing nothing together as a family can be just as memorable as doing it all.
There’s no doubt that a family holiday at Sirenian Bay will build the kind of memories that last a lifetime. Whether you’re in favor of pulling the kids out of school for a Belize getaway or you’d rather wait for a school break, there is no bad time to embark on what could become a new family tradition!
All photos courtesy of Sirenian Bay Resort & Villas.
