Staying Off The Beaten Path With A Private (Island) Vacation Rental This Summer
Contrary to popular belief, private island getaways are not just for the rich and famous. Sure, renting a private island for yourself comes with exclusivity, but renting a private villa on an island is almost the same. According to Business Insider, private vacation rentals are up 127% thanks to fundamental changes in the way people […]
Best Places To Stay In The World Revealed: Belize’s Hamanasi Resort in Top 10 Global Resorts
Named as one of the best places to stay in the world, Southern Belize’s very own Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort takes home a spot on Tripadvisor’s Top 10 Hotels In The World! From Greece to Switzerland to Indonesia, this year’s top 10 Hotels span the globe and include seaside hideaways, restored historical caves, castles, […]
What Is Visiting Belize in August Like?
In its essence, Belize caters to the adventure-seekers looking to get an up-close and personal experience with the Caribbean — and the time of year makes a difference. In August, visitors to Belize can benefit from “the little dry season”, shoulder-season pricing, and little to no crowds. There’s a respite from the afternoon showers, despite being […]
A Year of Alaia: Inside The First Anniversary of Belize’s Buzziest Hotel Opening
Last year’s buzziest hotel opening in Belize was undoubtedly Alaia, which launched as a highly anticipated boutique resort under the Marriott Autograph Collection brand. Fast forward a year later, Alaia has forged a name for sleek, beachfront opulence with many firsts—including the country’s first suspended rooftop pool, the first true four-diamond resort on Ambergris Caye, […]
Goff’s Caye Closes To Visitors Until October 2022 For Reconstruction
The one-acre sand barrier island Goff’s Caye, popular for island hoppers and cruise ship guests alike, officially closes visitation until October 2022. Goff’s Caye is currently under reconstruction, and as such, the island is off-limits to visitors. Found approximately 12 nautical miles east of Belize City, Goff’s Caye’s natural beauty, white sandy beach, and well-developed coral […]
“I Spent 3 Days On A Private Island In Belize. Here’s What It Was Like.”
Coffee is served as early as 6:30 am at the Lionfish Bar & Grill which means I can indulgently gaze out (and people watch) before breakfast. Sipping slowly, I squint without my glasses to scan the skyline before my eyes eventually land on the helipad dock. One partner sunbathes while the other casts their fly-fishing […]
The Best Things To Do This Mother’s Day Weekend in Belize
Mother’s Day is this weekend, celebrated on May 8, and we’ve got some ideas on how to spend it in Belize. Keep checking back — we’ll be adding more as we find them! Victoria House Resort & Spa Ambergris Caye’s Victoria House is award-winning for multiple reasons, one of them being its stunning beachfront spa. […]
Last Minute Mother’s Day Savings by Sirenian Bay
Mother’s Day may be right around the corner, but it’s never too late to plan a last-minute escape. If you’re looking for one way to celebrate mom, we’re sure a ticket to travel would skyrocket you straight to favorite child status. Even if she says otherwise. The gift of time, as we all know, is […]
This Is Sofia Coppola’s Personal Hideaway in Belize
Being the daughter of famed filmmaker and makeshift hotelier Francis Ford Coppola, Sofia Coppola brings her elegant nature to more than just the film world, but also to hospitality too. With a slew of hideaways in Belize under the Family Coppola brand, Sofia tells Hugh Garvey for Conde Nast Traveler in a 2014 interview all […]
Why This Hopkins Resort Has 5 Stars on TripAdvisor
The old adage that adventure is worthwhile is certainly true but in this modern age, every internet review helps us to determine how worthwhile. That’s why we’re taking a closer look at Hamanasi Dive & Adventure Resort sitting number one in a list of 8 hotels in Hopkins on TripAdvisor, with an impressive 2,760 “excellent” reviews […]