Make New Thanksgiving Traditions in the Tropics with Belize this year
This year, by no stretch of the imagination, has been singular. Globally, many spent the better half of the year in isolation, away from both family and friends. With travel slowly starting to reopen in Belize, here’s why you should choose to make new Thanksgiving traditions in Belize. Dine Out for a Thanksgiving Feast, with a Belizean flair With a large expat population in Belize and […]
Belize Real Estate Forecast: Is Now the Right Time to Buy?
Belize is a small Central American country that is quickly emerging as a significant player in the international real estate market. Offering salty coastal breezes, crystal blue waters, lush tropical rain forests, and scenic mountain ranges, Belize is a paradise on earth. The fact that the country is witnessing an influx of investors, expatriates, and retirees from […]
How the British Army Helps Conserve Belize’s Big Cats
If you’ve ever visited Belize, you may have seen members of BATSUB before—whether doing volunteer work or here to train in the jungle. BATSUB, the British Army Training Support Unit Belize, and Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) have joined forces with local conservation charity Panthera-Belize to protect Belize’s wild cats. In a press release by the […]
Why 72-Hour PCR COVID Pre-Testing To Enter Belize Is Optional
Belize reopened its international airport for travel and tourism on October 1st. A negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of boarding will “fast track” you upon arrival. While COVID-19 pre-testing is strongly recommended to travel to Belize, it is optional. You can still land in the country without one, but you must still […]
Belize’s Safe Corridor Just Got Bigger — Here’s What That Means
During this initial phase of reopening, tourists in Belize are free to explore. However, they are encouraged to vacation inside its Tourism Safe Corridor. But what exactly is Belize’s Tourism Safe Corridor and what does that mean? As the entire overnight tourism sector moves towards “Tourism Gold Standard” Recognition—denoted with a seal of approval—those within the […]
Fly Belize-El Salvador this December with Avianca
With Belize now open, non-stop service to Belize City, Belize (BZE) departing from San Salvador – El Salvador International (SAL) will be available for bookings starting December 02, 2020 on Avianca.com. Flight Details Operating Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday you can book the following: Departing SAL at 3:45 PM Arriving BZE at 5:15PM Departing BZE at 17:45PM […]
American Airlines Adds More Non-Stop Routes to Belize This Winter
In a virtual press conference held October 16, the Belize Tourism Board announced tentative plans for American Airlines to increase non-stop flight service to Belize this December. While American Airlines currently arrives in Belize from Miami, direct flights from Charlotte, NC and Dallas-Ft. Worth plans to join AA’s roster for winter getaways, with Saturday service […]
Costa Rica Reopens Flights to Central America, Belize and Panama
On October 8, 2020, the Government of Costa Rica announced the opening of the air borders for Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Belize, and Panama, as of October 15. Travelers may only enter through air borders; land borders will continue to be closed. The entry of travelers to Costa Rica from these countries will have […]
Health Pre-Screening at Airport Gains Ground in the Caribbean
Many countries and jurisdictions across the world are reopening for travel, with the new normal requirement of a negative COVID-19 test result from travelers gaining ground in the Caribbean too. Besides Belize, other Caribbean destinations that now require pre-screening upon arrival to the airport include: Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Puerto Rico […]
Belize Removes 10 Day Self-Quarantine for Returning Citizens & Residents
Announced in a virtual press conference held Oct. 16, Belize lifts its 10-day quarantine requirement for incoming residents, citizens, and all other traveler classifications excluding tourists. Given a 10-day self-quarantine was never required for incoming tourists, this therefore does not affect their entry requirements. While it has been increasingly difficult to enforce, Belize will not penalize its […]