Caribbean Culture + Lifestyle Celebrates International Women’s Day with ‘Belizean Women in Lead’ Series
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day, marked annually on March 8th, is recognized worldwide. Groups come together to celebrate women’s achievements, as well as continue to rally for women’s equality. Celebrating ‘Choose To Challenge‘ As The 2021 Theme A challenged world is an […]
High-Speed WiFi & Lunch Time Swims in The Sea – What Your New Work Environment Could Look Like
We all know that shoddy internet can make a good work day quickly turn into a nightmare. With this in mind and following the welcomed announcement Belize’s future plans for a ‘Work Where You Vacation’ Program, Digi shares their top three tips for achieving the best-work life balance and accessing the best Wi-Fi from your […]
First Batch of COVID Vaccines Now In Belize; Frontline Workers To Be Vaccinated Next Week
As of Monday morning, February 24, a donation of 1,000 AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines arrived in country via cargo flight to the Philip Goldson International Airport. At arrival, Dr. Melissa Diaz Musa and Dr. Julio Sabido received the donation on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Thanks to the people and Government of Barbados, […]
Belize Listed in The World’s Top Ten Best Ethical Destinations to Visit in 2021
In welcomed news, Ethical Traveler has listed Belize in the top ten ethical destinations to visit this year. In a world where travelers are keener to make more responsible decisions around how and where they vacation, the award is a welcomed one. Moreover, it offers a ray of hope for the uptick in tourism where […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Rush: Caribbean Nations Roll-Out Vaccination Programmes
Latin America and the Caribbean have been hit disproportionately hard by COVID-19. The region has only 8% of the world’s population, but it accounts for 28% of the world’s coronavirus deaths. And as a developing region, it’s had relatively little access to vaccines. That’s why vaccination is so important. Last week, COVAX announced its vaccine launch for Latin […]
CNBC Lists 5 Caribbean Islands Where It’s Affordable To Live, including Ambergris Caye
A new report from International Living, a website about living and retiring overseas, determined some of the best and most affordable Caribbean Islands to live on. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, interest in Caribbean islands has increased: Web traffic for International Living’s Caribbean island report was up 225% last month alone, says the website’s executive editor, Jennifer […]
Forbes Names Belize in the 5 Best Beachfront Buys For 2021
According to Forbes, the world’s best buys on beachfront property in 2021 are to be found in Northern Cyprus, Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, and Belize. These are the findings of Live and Invest Overseas’ 2021 Global Property Survey, an annual index that details what it costs to own property in the world’s top locations for living or […]
Could Residential Resorts in the Caribbean be the next Real Estate Boom?
For guests and purchasers alike, experts are predicting that residential resorts could be the next top choice for the Caribbean — Belize included. Besides tourism and real estate, residential resorts offer “a good quality-of-life investment that still offers security and returns” mainly due to “current fluctuations in the stock market and low-interest rates,” says Stan […]
Why I Gave Up Banking to Become a Dive Instructor: Meet PADI Patty from Splash Dive Center
Ever thought of a complete career switch? That’s exactly what Patty Ramirez did over two decades ago when she traded in her finance career for flippers, a mask and the Caribbean sea. Fast forward to today, Patty is the proud owner of Splash Dive Center in Placencia, Belize. Located on the Placencia, Southern Belize’s largest dive operator […]
The Perfect Valentine’s Day Itinerary in Belize
Belize is no stranger to romance, recently even having been listed in Travel and Leisure’s best honeymoon destinations. Many couples seek out Belize as their perfect romantic getaway, especially since there are many experiences that are ideal for lovebirds. With this in mind, the Belize Tourism Board has curated the perfect itinerary for you and […]