Southern Belize’s Outlier Trail Rivals Victoria Peak
It’s not all blue skies and beach bars in the Caribbean. With 103 protected areas in the country, Belize—which is Central American too—also evokes images of waterfalls, tropical jungle, and bountiful birdlife. Not to mention, more than 70 percent of the country is covered in forest, so nature is never far away. Choosing to explore […]
Ceviche & Sundowners While Sailing Sunset out of San Pedro, Belize
Belize might not be the immediate first thought at the mention of “Caribbean,” but why not? It hits all the marks. After all, the entire Caribbean is hailed for its sunshine—and it’s easy to see why. I mean, is there anything that spells out “relinquished from stress” more than sun-rays through dappled palms, sugar-like sand, and […]
What Is Visiting Belize in May Really Like?
The beaten-down travel industry is showing signs of life as coronavirus vaccines allow homebound Americans to start thinking of hopping a flight. In February, President Biden announced enough vaccine supply for all Americans by the end of July. Now, with efforts to ramp up production, the U.S. announced enough vaccines for every American by the end […]
La Soufrière Volcano Erupts Amid St. Vincent’s Mass Evacuation
Early Friday morning, the chain islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) was rocked by the “explosive eruption” of La Soufrière Volcano on St. Vincent. St. Vincent’s National Emergency Management Organization, or NEMO, urged residents via social media to leave the red zone and get to safety immediately. More than 16,000 residents were evacuated as volcanic […]
Wyndham Debuts 3rd Belize Resort: Turtle Island, A Private Caye off Ambergris Caye
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has added its third property in Belize with the debut of the Turtle Island Beach Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham. Located on a private island just off the west side of Ambergris Caye, the property is accessible via a complimentary five-minute boat transfer from San Pedro. The Turtle Island Beach Resort, Trademark Collection […]
St. Vincent PM Issues Disaster Alert for La Soufrière Volcano; Island Evacuates Due To “Deteriorating Conditions”
SVG has upgraded their Alert Level to Red, with an evacuation order under immediate effect. La Soufrière St. Vincent volcano could erupt “possibly within hours or days.” Home to more than 100,000 people, the chain of islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines are now under an immediate evacuation order for La Soufrière volcano. The effusive eruption […]
New Tourism Facilities at Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve’s Rio on Pools
As the district that borders Guatemala, Cayo inspires irresistible Latin and Maya flavors that go on full display every Saturday morning; the local farmer’s market in San Ignacio fill with stalls from diverse ethnic backgrounds — fitting for Belize’s “breadbasket.” And in its interior Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, travelers can tap into their inner […]
Ambergris Caye’s Newest Hotel: Sunset Caribe, Grand Caribe’s Sister Property
There’s a reason sunsets are constant standbys of writers and poets. Packing a book and sense of adventure to scuba, snorkel or sail, you can watch the sun melt into the Caribbean coast while sipping a poolside cocktail at Ambergris Caye’s newest hotel: Sunset Caribe. As the sister property to Grand Caribe of Caribeville (Population: […]
Getting Away To Sun-Soaked Destinations in Belize by Puddle Jumper
White sandy beaches provide a restful reprieve from daily stresses. Secluded shores and remote islands encourage natural social distancing. And, if you’re coming from the U.S., Belize offers an entirely new region to explore, sans jet lag. Besides the easy English transition, the Belize dollar is set to the U.S. dollar at 2:1—and U.S. dollars are […]
Tales of Hope: Muy’Ono Resorts Commit to Doubling Donations in 2021
With vaccines promising to take the lid off pent-up travel demand, the return of travel will look differently, and those differences are, in many ways, going to be good. After so long at home, this is an opportunity to rejoin the world with a gentler approach, to be more compassionate and holistic in our outlook, and […]