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 […]
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: […]
The 8 Countries Open To Fully Vaccinated Travelers, Including Belize
As of March 26, Americans who are fully vaccinated (or those who can prove previous infection) can travel to Iceland, while vaccinated foreigners can sidestep testing and quarantining in Belize. Other countries are almost certain to follow suit in the coming months, especially as optimism sweeps the travel industry with vaccination rates rising globally. Once […]
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 […]
Vaccination For Belize’s Tourism Workers Now Underway
With more than 5% of the eligible Belizean population vaccinated, the dually Caribbean and Central American nation seemingly get safer by the day. Now, vaccination of the tourism has commenced as of March 30, as Phase 2C in Belize’s 5-Phased Vaccine Roll-Out Programme. Dr. Natalia Largaespada Beer, Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, […]
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 […]
COPA Airlines To Resume Flights To Belize Starting June
First reported by the Belize Tourism Board, COPA Airlines confirms their return to Belize in June 2021. Listed on their website for as low as US$179 one-way or US$362 roundtrip, travelers can fly direct from Panama City (PTY) to Belize City (BZE) as early as June 18, 2021. COPA Airlines began offering non-stop service service […]
Belize To Receive COVAX Shipment This Week; All Caribbean Countries by Early April
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Dr. Carissa Etienne said Tuesday that by early next month, all Caribbean countries will have received their first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines under the COVAX Facility. In fact, some of them could get theirs by the end of this week. A live tracker on PAHO’s (Pan American Health Organization) website showed […]
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 […]
Royal Caribbean To Restart Cruises in June, Require Vaccines For Adults
Royal Caribbean International announced on Friday that starting June, the cruise line will restart cruises and will require all adult passengers to be vaccinated. Available as of March 24, the cruise line will offer 7-night cruises leaving from the company’s new homeport of Nassau, Bahamas starting June 12. Staff and crew members will be vaccinated for the […]