Returning Home to Belize after its Reopening? Apply for Entry Here
Are you a returning Belizean, resident, second home owner, QRP member or other long-stay visitor? Apply for entry to return to Belize now! At last, the Belize Re-Entry Application is available here. Additionally, for all arriving passengers to Belize starting October 1, you must download the Belize Health App and complete the required information. Information required by […]
What is Belize’s Tourism Safe Corridor?
During this initial phase of reopening, tourists in Belize can vacation inside its Tourism Safe Corridor. But what exactly is Belize’s Tourism Safe Corridor? As the entire overnight tourism sector moves towards “Tourism Gold Standard” Recognition—denoted with a seal of approval—those within the Safe Corridor are approved to reopen during Belize’s Phase 3. Inside, hotels, […]
3 Things To Do This Winter in Caye Caulker, Belize
Looking forward to a tropical Christmas after months indoors, especially as you head into winter? If yes, then Caye Caulker in Belize is the solution that’s worth the wait. The offshore island of Belize—Caye Caulker—is roughly five miles long, enveloped by the beautiful Caribbean Sea and a friendly, easy-going atmosphere. It’s divided by a narrow […]
Cruise Industry Await CDC’s Decision on the ‘No-Sail Order’ This Week
While the airlines anxiously await a potential second round of government aid, another big segment of the travel world is also on pins and needles this week. The cruise industry in the U.S. remains under a No-Sail Order by the Centers for Disease Control since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, the industry is hoping […]
Belize Plans Nature-Based Solutions in Fight Against Climate Change
Belize, with expanses of dense jungle, craggy mountains, and the Belize Barrier Reef—the largest barrier reef system in the Northern Hemisphere—has long been closely connected to its natural endowments. Those diverse ecosystems are not only home to an array of flora and fauna, but they also help to sustain people and their communities. Belize’s coastal wetlands—namely, […]
Private Islands that are Recognized Gold Standard Certified Resorts
During the downtime of Belize postponing its previous August 15 airport reopening date, hotels continue to work towards Gold Standard Recognition by the Belize Tourism Board. Announced August 28, Belize will reopen its international airport for leisurely travel on October 1, 2020, for Phase 3 of its Travel Reopening Plan. As Belize plans to welcome […]
Positive Outlook for Tourism as Hotel Occupancy Rises in the Caribbean
Things are looking up for hotels in the Caribbean as the region gears up for the start of the winter season. Frank Comito, Chief Executive Officer of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), said they are seeing an increase in bookings in the accommodation sector. Speaking at a Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) webinar on Wednesday, Comito said […]
4 Amazing Belize Dive Sites in 1 Amazing Dive Package with The Ellysian
One of the main reasons people visit Belize is to dive the beautiful Belize Barrier Reef! Belize is home not only to the largest living barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere but also home to the Great Blue Hole, a world wonder. Now, The Ellysian invites you to experience an array of unparalleled underwater adventure with their […]
Belize’s Covid Timeline: Where We Are Now With Travel
Here’s a brief recap of the past six months as it relates to Covid’s impact on travel to Belize. Now, the Caribbean country of Belize prepares to reopen for leisure travel on October 1. March 23: Belize closes the Phillip Goldson International Airport upon announcing the country’s first case of COVID-19. With two active cases on Ambergris […]
The Cayman Islands Joins Belize for an October 1 Reopening
The Caribbean is on a reopening roll. Like Belize, the Cayman Islands are preparing for a soft reopening on Oct. 1. As a part of the first phase, borders will be open to approved visitors, property owners, workers and residents. The Caribbean nation will be joining nearby islands St. Kitts and Nevis, which are also opening […]