Where To Enjoy Pickleball on the Placencia Peninsula
First things first: what even is Pickleball? Played with a Wiffle ball (one of those light, plastic balls with holes), it’s a cross between tennis, badminton, and ping pong. In fact, it’s reported to be the fastest-growing sport in America. And now, Belize boasts its first-ever Pickleball court! Or rather, courts—plural. Energetic visitors can leave it […]
The Ultra-Luxury “Yacht-Like” Seabourn Ovation Cruise Has Maiden Call to Belize
With ultra-luxury design elements often found in private yachts, the Seabourn Ovation made its maiden call to Belize on February 16, 2022. It’s a new cruise ship under the Seabourn Cruise Line, which hosted representatives from the Belize Tourism Board, the ship’s local port agent APEX Shipping Agency Limited, Belize Port Authority, and the Fort […]
These Caribbean Countries Dropped Their National Curfews This Week
Dreaming of a Caribbean island vacation this year? It’s possible – but it’ll take more planning than those pre-pandemic trips you went on a whim with before. While Caribbean destinations are open (and ready) for tourists once again, certain COVID-19 restrictions remain, like a national curfew. While restrictions vary island-to-islands, here are three Caribbean countries […]
7 Things To Know About Belize’s New Mandatory Travel Insurance, Effective Today
Effective Feb. 15, 2022, all visitors to Belize, regardless of vaccination status, are required to purchase the Belize Travel Health Insurance plan. This mandatory plan can be purchased before your trip, upon arrival at the Philip Goldson International Airport, or at Belize’s land borders. With a population around that of Tampa, Belize is geographically Central […]
Canada Eases Travel Restrictions, Removes COVID-19 PCR Test Requirement
Starting March 1, Canada will ease entry travel restrictions for fully vaccinated international travelers, according to Federal Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos’ announcement. Instead, a Rapid Antigen Test will be accepted instead of the current mandatory PCR Test; although, travelers can still enter with a PCR test within 72 hours of travel if they so choose. […]
5 Things To Do and Try In Belize This Spring
With the first official day of spring kicking off on Sunday, March 20, we’ve got a few ideas on how to spend your much-awaited break with enough adventure to last you until summer. From foodie locales to adventure-filled romps under the sun to the most sublime beaches in the South, here are a handful of […]
Why This Belize Travel Agent Says You Need To Honeymoon In Belize
There’s the stress of planning a wedding, so why would you want to hassle with planning the honeymoon too? You might ask yourselves: Will our flights change or be canceled? Will the entry requirements change before my honeymoon? Will the hotel change its policies? Can money be lost if anything is postponed or rescheduled? What […]
New Luxury Cruise Ship MS Rotterdam Has Its Maiden Call To Belize
Belize welcomed the luxury MS Rotterdam, a new cruise ship under the Holland America Line which was called to port on February 10th, 2022. A maiden call ceremony was held on board at 10:30 a.m. with the Belize Tourism Board, the ship’s local port agent APEX Shipping Agency Limited, Belize Port Authority, and the Fort […]
Love To Dance? Then You’re Needed For This Caribbean Climate Change Project
Soca. Dancehall. Bachata. Reggae. Calypso. Parang. Punta. Caribbean culture comes full circle and inspires the hearts, minds, and bodies of its proud people around the world. Meanwhile, the Caribbean lifestyle is vibrant, carefree, and full of rhythms inspired by the height of the region’s jungle-packed peaks and wave-lapped coastlines. But can you imagine the Caribbean […]
When It Comes to Luxury Accommodations, This Ambergris Caye Resort Is Spot On
According to leading U.S. financial experts including Bloomberg, JP Morgan, and Forbes, COVID has turbo-charged the American consumer, and while inflation is dampening spirits, spending is up by 15%. Many analysts are referring to this as a sure sign of recovery. As a result, increased savings, in concert with sequestration that kept wallets closed, mean […]