Belize named in “Warm Weather Destinations Open to Americans This Winter”
Months of travel restrictions, the upcoming holiday season and encouraging news regarding a COVID-19 vaccine have Americans ready to act on their pent-up desire to travel. With winter setting in, many will be eyeing warm-weather destinations. Here are some of the most notable summery escapes open to travelers as of December. Outlining a total of […]
Anguilla in British Caribbean To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine January 2021
Officials from Anguilla’s Ministry of Health and Health Authority have briefed the Executive Council on plans for the introduction of COVID-19 vaccines to the island, following on the United Kingdom’s commitment to incorporate Anguilla and the other overseas territories into the procurement for mainland U.K. The vaccines are expected on island as early as January 19, 2021. […]
Delta to Become First Airline With International COVID-19 Contact Tracing Program
Delta Air Lines will become the first carrier in the United States to collect data from international travelers for COVID-19 contact tracing and public health follow-up efforts. As part of a partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Delta announced it would ask customers traveling to the U.S. from an international destination […]
Sister Properties Reopen in Belize + A Sale You Need to Know About
We are pleased to announce that Matachica Resort and sister property GAÏA Riverlodge have resumed operations and are open to guests! Whilst shuttered amid COVID-19 before reopening GAÏA Riverlodge for local tourism, both properties focused on supporting community efforts. This included creating bespoke T-shirts to support their team, inspired by their very own staff. In addition, whilst they […]
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine “Starts working within two weeks after first shot”
The Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective, and starts working within about two weeks of the first dose, according to documents published by the Food and Drug Administration today. The materials are the first look at the vaccine data from the perspective of the FDA staff, rather than the drug companies. They were released ahead […]
Belize Among 71 Countries Currently Welcoming Americans This Winter
This winter, a surprising amount of countries in the world is allowing Americans to travel during the COVID-19 health crisis. Most of Europe remains closed to tourists, as well as parts of Asia and most of Oceania, but it may be the perfect time for that Caribbean vacation of your dreams or to cross that […]
Sun Country Returns to Belize Dec. 19 with Seasonal Schedule
Starting December 19, Minnesotans and other Mid-Western travelers can enjoy non-stop seasonal Saturday service to Belize this month with Sun Country! Operating roundtrip flights once weekly on Saturdays between Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP) and Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport in Belize City (BZE), Sun Country’s seasonal service is slated to be offered from December 2020 […]
Newly Renovated Placencia Municipal Airport (PLJ) Officially Inaugurated
On Friday, December 4, the newly rehabilitated Placencia Municipal Airport was inaugurated. Announced by the Ministry of Blue Economy & Civil Aviation with the Belize Airports Authority (BAA), representatives of both officially reopened the Placencia Municipal Airport (PLJ)! Among those present at the ceremony were the Minister of the Blue Economy and Civil Aviation, Hon. […]
Placencia Airstrip (PLJ) Reopens With Advancements — Flights Resume
The Ministry of Blue Economy & Civil Aviation with the Belize Airports Authority (BAA) announce the Placencia Municipal Airport Rehabilitation Project has been successfully completed! The airport became ready to resume the much needed flights to the Placencia Peninsula as of December 1, 2020. The official inauguration is set for Friday, December 4, 2020 at […]
Plan for Christmas Family Adventures on Ambergris Caye
In the past few months since, the Caribbean has sent a message to the world that tourism reopenings can largely be done in a safe, effective manner—an important step for the future of the most tourism-dependent region on earth. And now, the most magical time of the year is here already. After an incredibly uncertain […]