Vacasa Study: Vacation Home Rentals On The Rise. Here’s The Trends
The pandemic isn’t over, but vaccinations are helping open things up. And it’s obvious in Portland-based vacation rental management platform Vacasa’s 2021 Vacation Rental Search Report, sharing insights into how consumers searched and booked vacation rentals during a pandemic year. With summer now well underway, there are signs of pre-pandemic travel trends re-emerging as the ‘new, old […]
Solace of the Sea: 5 Island Resorts in Belize Offering Ultimate Peace of Mind
Ever been curious how water affects us? And I don’t mean just from consumption, but rather from simply being near water—in any shape or form. If you live near the sea, make frequent trips to the beach, or are planning an island holiday this summer, chances are you’re getting more out of it than just enjoyment. That’s […]
Traveling from Belize to the United States? You Won’t Be Able to Bring Your Pet after July 14, 2021
Earlier this week, the United States announced a surprise move: banning dogs from entering the country for the first time or returning to the area after spending time outside. Starting July 14, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will ban you (or anyone […]
Copal Cleansing, Iguana Induction & Bob’s Special: One Overnight in San Ignacio
Like so many innermost towns, San Ignacio holds a strong reassurance. The 16,000-some person municipality sprawls the banks of the Macal River, jutting out from across the Hawkesworth Bridge seemingly dancing to its own Latin-inspired, languid rhythm: open-minded, bohemian, budget-friendly, agricultural and adventurous. The only drivable suspension bridge in Belize links San Ignacio to its sister […]
These 3 Belize Resorts Just Joined The Collection of Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH)
As a community of independently minded travelers and independently spirited hotels in the world, Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) adds three more Belize resorts to their exclusive listing of only 520 hotels. Each unique with its own draw and just 50 rooms on average, SLH properties are able to offer secluded, discrete options […]
Belize Tourism Board unveils new redesigned TravelBelize.Org website
The official destination marketing organization for Belize—the Belize Tourism Board—invites visitors to explore its newly redesigned TravelBelize website. The revamped webpage is the country’s official resource center for travelers planning their next tropical vacation. Providing visitors from all over the world with a unique, enticing Belizean experience, the new site has been completely redesigned to make […]
These 8 Questions Can Win You A Seven-night Belize Vacation
Does the perfect vacation package exist? I’d argue yes, so long as it includes this ‘ridge to reef’ itinerary in Belize. Hear me out, the postcard-perfect Caribbean setting on Northern Ambergris Caye—crystal clear waters and champagne-colored sands—provides the perfect foil to the hustle and bustle of life in San Pedro’s metro center. Meanwhile, Belize’s remote […]
Hamanasi Resort Voted 17th Best Hotel In The World by Tripadvisor
From family resorts to boutique charmers: Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort ranks 17th among the highest-rated stays around the world. Not to mention, taking home the highly coveted #1 top spot in Belize for service. In order to compile their report, Tripadvisor analyzed millions of reviews, and the ones selected across all categories are the hotels […]
Tony Rath Launches New Photography Exhibition inside Pelican Beach Resort
Civic pride comes in all shapes and sizes. And as of June 11, it’s in the form of metal prints with Tony Rath’s new photography gallery — a three-year-long project of vetting near-250,000 images to the select 125 featured within. With over 30 years of experience photographing Belize, renowned photojournalist and photographer Tony Rath‘s new […]
French Fusion & All The New Culinary Experiences at Matachica Resort, Belize
Chock-full of azure-tinged activities, Ambergris Caye has long been a laidback diver’s enclave filled with fresh seafood, lively beach bars, cobblestone streets, and zero ostentatiousness. Belize as a whole has largely flown under the radar in the Caribbean, save for those who enjoyed Mother Nature’s best-kept secret all for themselves—until now. These days, the country’s […]