5 Caribbean Getaways for Christmas with Direct Flights & No Quarantines
With only 5 weeks left in 2020, the holiday season has started luring travelers looking to swap snow for sand, and ice-y tropical drinks for the typical hand warmers, like mulled wine and hot chocolate. Although compared to 2019, airfares and hotel rooms aren’t sold out weeks in advance. Instead, sun seekers can relish in […]
Belize’s International Yoga Festival 2020 Goes Virtual
Held annually by the non-profit organization Rhythm of Change Belize (ROC), the Belize International Yoga Fest (BIYF) brings together yoga and meditation practitioners, aspirants, and curious world citizens. And this year, the event goes virtual. Which means, you too can enjoy soulful moments of wellness, healing, relaxation, and reflection from the comfort of your home. The […]
United Adds Inaugural Non-Stop Los Angeles-Belize Flight this January
As of January 9, 2021, Belize will welcome yet another Los Angeles-Belize route thanks to United Airlines’ inaugural non-stop flight service! Announced Tuesday, Southern Californians can look forward to yet another winter escape to warmth. The new non-stop flight between United Airlines’ Los Angeles (LAX) hub and Belize City (BZE) in Belize marks the second […]
What in the world is Belize’s World Famous Chicken Drop?
Ambergris Caye is the most-visited destination in the country, known for a quintessential Caribbean island vibe; there’s humming golf carts—the main method of transportation—plus great snorkeling and diving. Not to mention, it is locally known as “La Isla Bonita,” as many believe that Madonna’s 1986 song by the same name was inspired by it. Measuring […]
The 5 New Luxury Resorts Slated to Debut in Belize in 2021
Belize will launch several new resorts in 2021, including new luxury and branded properties. In a year of unparalleled hardships for the travel industry, brands push on with plans to open highly anticipated new hotels. Albeit, with many rescheduling from 2020 debuts to 2021. Amongst those resorts opening in 2021 are four in Ambergris Caye, […]
Century 21 Real Estate Expands in Belize with James Group As Exclusive Ambergris Caye Broker
As one of 84 countries in the world to call the CENTURY 21® brand home, Belize’s real estate network continues to grow, with The James Group now being the exclusive Century 21 Btal Broker in Ambergris Caye. After all, Ambergris Caye has become the stepping stone for retirees and emigrants in pursuit of a Caribbean […]
Belize’s Most Popular Protected Areas Get Gold Standard Certified
There’s nothing like being in Belize’s wild spaces and witnessing its wildlife. Imagine, as a country paving a way forward for conservation with monumental moves such as a gillnet ban and indefinite moratorium on offshore oil exploration, there’s 103 protected areas to explore. As the Belize Tourism Board puts it best, “Belize is a preservation-first […]
Spotlighting this ‘Schoolcation’ In Belize for International Students’ Day
Across the world today, International Students’ Day marks a celebration of the multiculturalism of international students. And, the increasing availability of education globally. With teaching looking very different today than just one year ago, many parents have turned into teachers while remote learning challenges school-aged children. According to The Daily Beast, a new national poll of the […]
Vacationing at a Gold Standard Hotel in Placencia, Belize: The Ellysian
Looking to add a serious dose of chill to your next vacation? We’re talking barefoot-beach-perfect, cocktail-in-hand, favorite-song-of-summer cool. You can, now that The Ellysian is a certified Gold Standard Hotel in Belize. The Ellysian is a true boutique hotel, boasting a humble 13 beachfront rooms in Placencia, Belize. Of course, this gives you and all your loved ones […]
The Belize Zoo Becomes Gold Standard Certified
“Extraordinarily exciting, unbelievable, thrilling up-close animals encounters,” are only a few of the comments made about our Zoo – one of Belize’s most iconic sights. Called the best little zoo in the world, The Belize Zoo (TBZ) offers an immersive wildlife experience, located just 29 miles west of Belize City and stretching across 29 acres […]