How and Where To Spend Christmas & New Year’s Eve Celebrating in Belize
If you’re ready to say a big goodbye to 2021 and hello to 2022, you’d best make sure you do so before the midnight curfew this New Year’s Eve. Whether you’re all about taking in the fireworks champagne in hand or dining extravagantly, there’s something for you on this list of Belize hotspots (restaurants and […]
Olympic Figure Skating Silver Medalist Michelle Kwan Nominated as Ambassador to Belize
Michelle Kwan has been nominated for the position of U.S. ambassador to Belize within the Biden administration. The former Olympic figure skater, 41, posted the announcement from the White House to her Twitter account on Wednesday, writing, “I am honored to be nominated by President Biden to serve as ambassador to Belize, and if confirmed, […]
Adventure Couples, Take Note: This Mountainside Lodge Is The Ultimate Couple Getaway
Known—actually, make that adored—as one of the best jungle resorts in Belize, the Rainforest Lodge at Sleeping Giant may arguably be the ultimate getaway for adventure couples. And yet still, Sleeping Giant Lodge doesn’t get enough praise for its 31 exceptional accommodations. Rich wood accents, private plunge pools, a flood of natural light: all rooms […]
It’s Time to “Speak-Up”: The Caribbean Voice on Climate Change
Despite our individualities as Caribbean nations, climate change affects us all. As a combination of island states and coastal territories, the Caribbean is a region most vulnerable to climate change — especially with our collective reliance on tourism and nature-based economies. Regionally, the negative impacts felt are disproportionate: the Caribbean is responsible for less than […]
The Sweetest (Honey)Moons in Belize
From intimate beach escapes, picturesque private islands to breathtakingly beautiful hotels in the jungle, the only thing missing from the mix is newlyweds! Bring the love, and Belize will match with romance. For your debut into the world as a married couple, indulge in the unmatched beauty of Belize as an enamored hideaway, whether stargazing from […]
Dive Into Belize’s Atolls: A Beacon of Biodiversity
They say good things come in small packages. As tempting as it is teeming, Belize’s underwater wonders are bathed in near year-round sunshine with plenty to boast: UNESCO-attested, the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System cuddles the coast for 185 miles as the largest reef complex in the Atlantic-Caribbean region. Within, the seven protected areas constituting […]
A Holiday Hallmark in Belize: Black Fruit Cake
If you happen to be visiting Belize during the holiday season, you might be lucky enough to sample this Christmas treat. Often served with rum popo, a sort of Belizean eggnog, the Belizean black fruit cake is chock full of dried fruit, spices and nuts. It’s hue (thanks to stout and caramel coloring) is just as […]
NatGeo higlights Caracol as a Maya Metropolis in Belize
“What does it mean to say a city is “lost”? We know where to find the remains of most great ancient cities, and many places commonly considered to have been lost were not unknown to regional societies. What is lost typically is not the location of a city so much as its story, its life […]
How Slowing Down Leads To Experiencing More
Rising through the ranks of a mental Rolodex of destinations, Belize is here to fulfill the solemn promise (or rather, epiphany) of last year: meaningful experiences and authentic escapes will weave through all future travels. The inevitability of change has transformed the way we think of—and plan—our future holidays, our dream destinations, and our escapes. […]
The 25 Best Belizean Gift Ideas Under $50
Finding the best gifts (especially budget-friendly ones) for the slew of recipients isn’t always an easy task, which is why we’ve compiled this list of the 25 best Belizean gift ideas under BZD$50 for the 2021 Christmas holiday season. From hand-cut sustainable leather coin purses to 100% soy wax artisan candles and local turmeric-rich skincare, […]