Why A Villa Stay Is Nothing Short of Magical This Month
Nothing screams “just the two of us” better than escaping to someplace with your loved one where it’s literally just the two of you spending quality time with each other. And if you’ve been planning that love-filled quick getaway, you’re in for a treat. That’s because we’ve scouted two of the most romantic stays in […]
Belize’s Land and Sea Borders Fully Reopen Today. Here’s What To Know
For more than 22 months, Belize’s entry points across its combined 1,084-kilometer land border have largely been closed in an effort to contain further spread of COVID-19. Now, as of February 7, Belize announces the full reopening of its land and seaports, marking the final stage of its phased border reopening. Belize nationals and permanent […]
Fly to Belize Non-Stop from San Salvador Starting Next Week
Pack your bags for San Salvador! Belizean airline Tropic Air is once again flying to San Salvador from its Belize City base, with a special US$99 introductory fare one-way, plus taxes, throughout the month of February. Central America is a popular region among travelers, but visitors can go from an AM surf in El Tunco […]
Belize Postpones Land Border Reopening to February 7
The full reopening of Belize’s seaports and land borders, initially scheduled for the end of 2021, has now been pushed back once again to February 7th, 2022 because of a spike of the omicron variant. Belize’s sole international airport remains open, as tourists flying into Belize can enter with a negative test result and have […]
Alfresco Living In A Luxury Villa Across San Pedro — Now On The Market
One mile west of San Pedro, this four-bedroom — spread across its staggering three stories — luxury villa hits the always competitive Ambergris Caye market for less than $1 million, overlooking the bustling town just 10 minutes away by boat. The cumulative 9,215-square-foot property consists of air-conditioned space, balcony space, attached pools, and lagoon-front land. […]
Belize Won’t Accept Your At-Home COVID Test
All travelers, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, entering Belize through the Philip Goldson International Airport from other countries, will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test. At no port of entry does Belize accept at-home COVID tests; if no test is presented—or at-home results are presented—then you’ll be given a COVID-19 test on arrival at […]
Snow Birds Fly South: WestJet’s Direct Canada-Belize Service Continues
A new year means new flights to new adventures. Want to explore ancient Maya sites, swim in electric-blue waters, and view incredible wildlife? Named as one of the top destinations to discover in 2022 by not one, but three major publications, Belize beckons with adventure just one direct flight south for all the snowbirds patient […]
Groundbreaking for New Polyclinic in Placencia, Belize
With groundbreaking ceremonies today, Placencia Village is soon to benefit from a new polyclinic. The Ministry of Health & Wellness in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations; Hon. Rodwell Ferguson, Area Representative for Stann Creek West; and the Placencia Village Council was present to launch the $2.486 million project. The new polyclinic […]
La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge Can Return in 2022
Arguably one of the world’s largest river traditions, the banksides of Belize—from San Ignacio to Belize City—buzz with excitement during this competitive, 4-day canoe race as the longest of its kind in Central America. Held annually near the National Heroes & Benefactors Day in March, onlookers cheer for the entirety of this Belize celebration: 175 […]
Everything We Know About Belize’s New Mandatory Travel Insurance for Visitors
Editor’s note: This blog was originally published on January 17, and updated on February 7. Things can change at a moment’s notice, which is why Belize is making travel insurance mandatory for visitors. As of February 15, 2022, Belize is requiring travelers to purchase comprehensive Belize Travel Health Insurance for US$18 per person. Coverage lasts […]