Conch Season in Belize To Close June 18, 2021
In a press release on June 9, the Belize Fisheries Department announces the closure of the 2020-2021 Conch Season at the close of business on June 18, 2021. This is necessary due to the realization of the Queen Conch (Strombus gigas) Production Quota for the 2020-2021 Fishing Season, in accordance with Statutory Instrument No. 54 of […]
Caye Caulker Committee Postpones Its 2021 Lobster Fest
The 2021 Lobster Fest, one of the most anticipated and delicious festivals celebrated in Belize, has been postponed in Caye Caulker due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and its restrictions. In Belize, the Lobster Festival is annually celebrated in the three locations of San Pedro, Caye Caulker, and Placencia. Here, visitors and locals from far and […]
Win a 4-Night Stay For Two at One of Ambergris Caye’s Newest Hotels
Overdue for a vacation but don’t know where to start? Ambergris Caye is the most-visited destination in Belize, known for a quintessentially Caribbean island vibe; there are humming golf carts—the main method of transportation—plus great snorkeling and diving. Measuring about 25 miles in length, its white sandy beaches melt into an eclectic yet vibrant island vibe; […]
Sun, Sand & Ocean-Fronting in Belize at Las Terrazas in North Ambergris
After a year at home to contemplate where to next, we won’t blame you if sun and the salt take precedence. Some things (or rather, places) are popular for a reason: the beachy, mangrovey, 25-mile-long, mile-wide Ambergris Caye is proof enough. It’s hustle and bustle on Belize’s most visited island, although the most danger you’ll encounter […]
Bonaire to Welcome Back U.S. Flights on June 5 to Dutch Caribbean
American Airlines and Delta resume flights to the Dutch Caribbean island as it simultaneously rolls out new testing and safety programs. On June 5th, Bonaire will welcome the return of non-stop flight service on American Airlines and Delta Airlines from Miami and Atlanta, respectively, marking an important milestone for the island. After a brief break in operations […]
Playing Hide & Seek with Belize’s Whale Sharks in Placencia
Got whale sharks on the brain? If you fancy yourself a swim with these gentle giants — an experience as exhilarating as it is otherworldly — then take the plunge in Southern Belize’s Placencia in pursuit of whale sharks. Whether you visit Southern Belize as an avid diver, a nature enthusiast, or a novice snorkeler, […]
Lobster Season To Reopen In Belize on July 1, 2021
Held in Placencia, San Pedro and Caye Caulker to coincide with the opening of Belize’s Spiny Lobster season, Lobster Fest is likely the country’s most popular festival yet. In a typical year, huge block parties, live music, and fragrantly-charred grills combine for a bona fide seafood bacchanal. This year, Belize will observe a new open […]
How To Win A 7-Night Trip in Belize with The Lodge at Chaa Creek & Victoria House Resort
Daydreaming of Belize? Turn your dreams into a reality! Enter for a chance to win 7 Nights/8 Days in paradise – a weeklong Belize Jungle & Beach Vacation! Participate in this sweepstakes now for a chance to win a 7 Night/8 Day Luxury Belize vacation at two of Belize’s Leading Resorts – The Lodge at […]
Hopkins Village, Belize: A Happy Harbour For Beach-Bound Romantics
Bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the east, a southward turn down the Yucatán peninsula brings you to the shores of Belize. For those of you familiar with the name, you’ve likely associated Belize with the sought-after Ambergris Caye on its north-eastern edge, but look again and there’s another slower, quieter side. From picnics on the […]
7 Perfect Days at Casa Al Mar on St. George’s Caye, Belize
Just 9 miles by boat from Belize City—lies one of the quiet corners of the country, with a layout made almost entirely of vacation homes. It’s St. George’s Caye: Belize’s first capital, dating all the way back to the 1700s. Rich in history with an entire holiday dedicated entirely to its own battle against Spaniard invaders, […]