Honoring A Conservation Giant: Sharon Matola, Founder of The Belize Zoo
“I would like anyone reading this to know that they are reading an interview given by one of the happiest people on the planet. Me. I am so proud of The Belize Zoo and what it has given to so many people. I am reinforced daily about the significant impact this facility has had: for […]
Staying Connected Abroad While Enjoying Belize’s Rural Comforts
Digital ‘vaccine passports’ continue to create headlines worldwide, meant to ensure the safe recovery of international travel post-pandemic. Besides such, the concept paves the way for a closer relationship between technology and travel in the near future, which has been cemented during COVID-19. After all—for many of us—the past 12 months have been lived in […]
6 Epic Spring Break Beach Vacation Rentals for Families in Belize (complete with kitchens!)
If you’re a family looking to get away to the Caribbean for your Easter or Spring break, vacation rentals may be your best option. After all, the much-anticipated break involves a week-long vacation, and families traveling as a pod tend to look for vacation rentals that are as comfortable as being at home. And for […]
The 19 Belize Hotels up for the Travel + Leisure 2021 ‘World’s Best Awards’
Are you the type of traveler who scours the hot award lists before choosing a hotel? We don’t blame you – so do we! And when it comes to awards, this one is definitely on our radar. The annual Travel + Leisure’s ‘World’s Best Awards’ 2021 reader survey ranks the best of the best in various […]
Time for a Change of Scenery? Spring Forward Into A Belize Vacation With These Savings
With warmer weather sweeping through much of the U.S.A. this week, the hope of spring hangs in the air. But before we get there, we must lose an hour of precious time as North America springs forward with daylight saving time on March 14. However, there’s plenty of reasons to perk up. Here’s one: planning […]
Ready, Set, Travel: New Spring Travel Trends Show Promising Vacation Rental Return
With the second spring of the pandemic—and the typically beach-bound Spring Break season—now underway, the budding question is: are people actually planning to travel? Vacasa, the leading vacation rental management platform in North America with almost 200 properties in Belize, has released its Spring Break-Down of the Season’s Top Travel Trends to help answer just […]
Southern Belize’s Hopkins Road To Get Much Anticipated Pavement
With main roads coupling pedestrians and bike paths, Hopkins Village allures with culture, food, and vacation thrills. And now, the charming Southern destination is set to get even more accessible as tourism stakeholders commit to a public-private partnership to partially pave a portion of its road! Just over a mile of the unfinished Hopkins Road—between […]
Choose a Vacation Home For Your Family in Belize This Easter
Reconnecting with loved ones is better in the sun. After all, traveling is a great way to reconnect with your family and friends after a year (or more) apart. Whether you were quarantining separately or just haven’t had a chance to spend some quality time together, visiting a tropical destination can have you picking up […]
Belize’s 2020-2021 Lobster Season Officially Closes Today
Alas—like all good things—Lobster Season 2020 in Belize has come to an end. As such, the Belize Fisheries Department informs both fishers and the public that the Spiny Lobster Season officially closes today, February 28, and will remain closed from March 1, until midnight of June 30, 2021. During the closed season, no traps are […]
Digital Nomads Rejoice: Belize To Introduce “Work Where You Vacation”
For remote workers and digital nomads, popping open a laptop to work on a Caribbean beach is a familiar occupational hazard. But amid the pandemic, having to work while you’re in paradise seems like a small price to pay to escape the confines of the living rooms and home offices where we’ve been sequestered for the […]