American Air Tests App for Expedited Test Screening for Travel to Jamaica
This month, American Airlines will begin offering travelers to Jamaica access to a mobile app that verifies they have met testing and documentation requirements for travel, giving them expedited airport processing. The carrier is partnering with biometrics and identity assurance company Daon to provide its VeriFly app for travelers flying from Miami (MIA) to both Montego […]
Wanderlust for the Caribbean with Flexibility: Strong Travel Trends for 2021
Americans with an eye for vacation travel in 2021 are looking for sun and solitude over skyscrapers and crowds, with the Caribbean trending strongly. Nearly two-thirds of travelers (65%) say the ability to avoid packed places is a more important factor in their choice of destination than it was prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, according […]
Belize Adds New Layers of Restrictions To Combat COVID-19
Belize’s Ministry of Health & Wellness announced stricter pandemic measures and restrictions on Thursday, as the country aims to contain COVID-19. The new measures will be in effect for three weeks from Saturday, until December 19. As such, a new Statutory Instrument came into effect on November 28, 2020 for the next 21 days. As of November 30, […]
Where Do I Have To Wear A Face Mask While On Vacation In Belize?
While Belize’s close proximity to North America makes it a poised destination to visit as travel reopens, the country continues to enforce measures against the spread of COVID-19. And yes, that includes the mandatory use of face masks in Belize. With tourism being a primary market, Belize aims to communicate to all guests that want to come […]
United Airlines To Offer COVID-19 Pre-Flight Testing to Belize Passengers
Starting next month, passengers of United Airlines traveling to select Latin American and Caribbean destinations, like Belize, from its George Bush Intercontinental Airport hub in Houston could take a preflight COVID-19 test. In an effort to restart travel, pre-flight tests also accommodate passengers looking to avoid quarantines or travel bans. Starting December 7, passengers originating from George Bush […]
England Cuts Its Traveler Quarantine Period From 14 Days to 5 Days
England is drastically reducing its quarantine period for people arriving from most destinations in a move that will potentially throw open the doors for British people wanting to take foreign vacations. As of Dec. 15, travelers arriving into England will have to self-isolate just five days instead of the current 14; this is under a new […]
Fly Los Angeles-Belize Non-Stop with American Airlines in January 2021
In recent travel news, American Airlines is increasing its non-stop flight service to Belize! As of early 2021, American Airlines will be adding direct, non-stop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Belize City (BZE). Operating on Saturdays only, flight departs LAX at 8:00 AM local time, arriving in BZE at 2:57 PM. Meanwhile, flight departs […]
4 Restaurant & Bars in Placencia, Belize We Can’t Wait to Revisit
Belize might be a small country, but we love to party! From north to south you can find a number of restaurant & bars that cater to whatever you’re looking for; whether it’s wine, beer or cocktails with a quick bite for you. Placencia is a small village in Southern Belize right on the beach […]
A Crash Course On The Garifuna Language & Words To Learn
In Belize, November 19th is a public holiday that commemorates the arrival of the Garifuna people to the country’s southern shores. In the 17th century, British and French slave traders brought Sub-Saharan African slaves to the islands of the Lesser Antilles. There, those slaves intermarried with native Island Carib and Arawak people and gave birth […]
Want a Free Belize Vacay? Win 5 Nights at Matachica Resort Here
With the pandemic putting a pause on travel, one thing it has allowed is plenty of time to reminisce on our best travel moments. And in the same breath, daydream of those memories we can’t wait to return to. With Matachica Resort & Spa reopening this month, the stunning beachfront property on Ambergris Caye is […]