The Best Beach Bars in Belize
There’s something quite special about beach bars. With a cocktail in hand and toes in the sand, they take you to a different place; where you can leave all your worries behind and just have fun. Belize’s picture perfect beaches, laid-back culture and eclectic food and drink scene make these beach bars all the more […]
Radisson Ft. George Hotel & Marina – A Layover Option in Belize City
These days, traveling requires due diligence and effective planning. With health and safety as tourism’s reigning supreme, entry requirements can leave little to spontaneity. However, if your departing flight out of Belize is rescheduled, or your arrival screening process delays you to overnight in Belize City, the Radisson Ft. George Hotel & Marina is aiming to […]
Why North Americans Faithfully Choose to Retire in Belize
When news reached the media about one of the world’s best retiree programs, North American retirees took notice of Belize. The response often heard when mentioning the country of Belize is something along the lines of, “Belize. I’ve heard of it. No, no, don’t tell me…” And then, after some squirming and a suitable pause, “Where is it again?” […]
How to Make the Most Out of Your Trip to Belize
Going on vacation is a moment that should be treasured. It gives you the time to explore and embrace a new country and different culture, while being able to relax and enjoy time away from your daily responsibilities and escape the stresses of reality. If you would like to visit Central America, you should consider […]
Celebrating PADI Women’s Dive Day in Belize
Celebrated on July 18, Women’s Dive Day aims to continue the tradition by celebrating our connection to each other and the ocean. For the sixth consecutive year, PADI® Dive Centers and Resorts worldwide will host divers for a global celebration of shared adventure, passion and ocean conservation. Join divers around the world – enjoying and educating others on the underwater […]
Barbados Wants You to Come Work Remotely for Up a Year
There’s nothing quite like sticking your toes in soft, pink sand as you look out at the crystal clear water of the Caribbean. And now, Barbados is considering letting visitors do it for a whole year. Some may dare say, the ultimate work from home destination. Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley said the country […]
Belize enters 2nd Stage of its Single-Use Plastic Phase-Out
With the Environmental Protection (Pollution from Plastics) Regulation 2020 coming into effect on January 15, Belize now enters its next milestone of its Plastic Phase-Out; that is, phasing out single-use plastic products. Now, the Government of Belize reminds all importers, customs brokers, and members of the public that prohibited plastic products can no longer be […]
The City of Belmopan and a Brief History of the Young Capital
In the Americas, the country of Belize was the last British colony on the mainland. The City of Belmopan, “the new capital,” is the youngest city established in 2000, although it was later designated as Belmopan in 1973. Belmopan is located near the town of Roaring Creek in the Belize River Valley at 50 miles west […]
Belizean Made: The Revolution of Belize Fashion
Our placement in Central America, the tropical influence of our Caribbean shores and islands, as well as the intricate blend of Mayan, Hispanic, Kriol and Garifuna cultures have each lended a rich foundation to draw Belizean fashion inspiration from. While September celebrations may look different this year, we reflect on the unmistakeable Belize heat and […]
First Humanitarian Charter from Belize for Stranded Migrants
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Belize organized its first humanitarian charter flight carrying on Friday, July 3. On board, 32 stranded Salvadorans nationals returned to El Salvador before repatriating 13 Belizeans from El Salvador. Due to COVID-19 related border and airport closures, the 13 Belizean were stranded for nearly four months. Within the […]