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 […]
Vaccinated? Get Free Lunch or Dinner at Ka’ana Resort With Your Vaccination Card
Belize inches closer and closer to herd immunity, with over 24,000 citizens vaccinated, the Caribbean nation still has a ways to go towards a return to some sort of normal. However, some businesses are doing their part to sweeten the pot. In Cayo, the luxury Ka’ana Resort is dishing out a free meal through the […]
One in 4 American Adults Fully Vaccinated—And Can Skip Entry Testing in Belize
The U.S. reached a milestone in its vaccination efforts on Wednesday, with new data showing that close to 25 percent of adults in the country have been fully vaccinated. With one in four U.S. adults now vaccinated, more and more Americans are in search of destinations that cater to vaccinated tourists. Some countries, like Belize, […]
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 […]
Norwegian Cruise Line Plans August Restart In The Caribbean with Belize
Following test cruises with employees, travel advisors and invited guests, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will restart operations at a reduced capacity with Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Joy and Norwegian Gem as the first ships in its 17-ship fleet to welcome guests back onboard. The “restart” voyages, which will be capacity-controlled, restart with Caribbean cruises. The first of which being Norwegian […]
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 […]
Post-Lockdown Positivity: Brits Could Fly To Caribbean In 6 Weeks’ Time
British sunseekers could be jetting off to the Caribbean in as little as six weeks as Boris Johnson prepares to gradually ease the ban on foreign holidays. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that from April 12, non-essential shops will reopen and pubs and restaurants will restart outdoor dining as the country moves to […]