12 Cool Things To Do in Belize With Your Kids Before School Starts
Family travel is a beautiful opportunity to spend meaningful time together outside your and your kids’ daily routines. Children thrive, parents decompress, and everyone ultimately shares new experiences together. Field trips were probably my favorite memory as a child, which is why I’m suggesting the ultimate trip for the end of summer! But if you’ve […]
3 Rum Cocktail Recipes To Herald In A Caribbean Summer
In the Caribbean, rum reigns supreme. And when you live in the tropics, it easily feels like summer all year round. But for those of you still awaiting your return (or first time) trip to Belize, here are 4 rum cocktail recipes to get in the mood for a hot-as-ever summer in the Caribbean. We’re […]
Top Locations for Spotting Wildlife in Belize
Belize’s sparse human population and history of relatively low-key human impact have yielded a vast diversity of wildlife. Not to mention, the country has an admirable conservation agenda, pursued by governments and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Central America’s pocket of paradise is blessed with boisterous wildlife; from majestic whale sharks and emerald-hued iguanas to towering jabiru […]
Why Sorrel Marks the Christmas Season in the Caribbean
In North America, the spiked drink of choice for Christmas is always eggnog: richly made, spice-seasoned, and cream-colored. However, in Belize and the wider Caribbean, Rum Popo is just the beginning. During the numerous house visits and festive occasions, you’re usually offered a glass of Sorrel, but what exactly is it? The refreshingly sweet, warmly-spiced […]
Diwali 2023: Celebrating the ‘Festival of Light’ in the Caribbean
Celebrating the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and the importance of knowledge over ignorance, Diwali is an annual festival celebrated across the world in accordance with the lunar calendar. This year, Diwali falls on November 12. There are quite a few countries in the Caribbean — especially countries with a large South […]
What to Know About Traveling in the Caribbean’s Hurricane Season
In the Caribbean, hurricane season ultimately spans half of the year, instantly making it a determining factor. And although a storm-prone region likely won’t be affected for the entirety of the season, the possibility can’t be ignored. Thanks to cheaper hotel rates and airfares plus fewer crowds, you can luck out to enjoy shoulder season […]
Healing from the Outside In: Forest Bathing in Belize
In Belize, being in nature comes naturally, and its healing effects are irresistible. But while we know outdoor therapy is a guaranteed mood booster, what exactly is this feeling that is so hard to put into words? Realists will appreciate its scientific backing, first coined in Japan as forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku. Shinrin in Japanese […]
10 Must-See Maya Sites to Visit in Belize
For nearly 3,000 years, the Maya civilization flourished in Belize – once the heartland of the Maya. Today, the magnificent archeological sites, temples and ruins remain to reflect their impressive past, coyly hidden amongst Belize’s thick jungle with rich history and mysteries of the Maya culture. Altun Ha Maya Site ALTUN HA (ROCKSTONE POND) Being […]
Weddings, Bae-cations, Family Reunions, and Girls Trips: The Villa Rental For It All on Northern Ambergris
This may very well be a record-breaking summer—besides the temperatures—as more and more travelers get back out there. After all, the appeal of getting away is almost painfully obvious. A mental break from work (especially if you’ve returned full-time to the office), a chance to decompress, catch vitamin-nourishing sunrays, and simply expand your horizons to […]
The Ultimate Beach House For The Summer in Placencia, Belize
Skip squeezing into a hotel room or competing with anyone else to snag a spot by the pool. There’s another way, and it’s as exclusive as the resort you’re staying within: Sofia’s Beach House. By the way, it’s Sofia, as in Sofia Coppola — found within Turtle Inn, a boutique Hideaway by the Family Coppola […]