Aruba Becomes First in Caribbean to Partner with JetBlue on Entry Testing
Across the Caribbean, many destinations have varying entry restrictions and requirements as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. However, Aruba becomes the first Caribbean destination to partner with JetBlue for seamless entry testing through its testing partner, Vault. Officially reopening tourism on July 1—the industry that drives the Aruban economy—Aruba has required negative COVID-19 PCR […]
A New Nomad: Work Digitally from Home Anywhere in Belize
Eight months later, the world is settling into a new normal, where home and work life are looking decidedly different. Families, students and working professionals realize that with work hinging on the sole requirement of internet, working from any home is a new possibility. After all, providers of modern technology and high-speed broadband like Digi makes a […]
10 Unmissable Belizean Food Experiences
Visitors will have a tough time finding any chain restaurants and hotel conglomerates: Belize’s tourism relies on sharing what’s homegrown. After all, we’re nestled at the base of the Yucatan Peninsula and bordered to the east by the Caribbean Sea. Inside, there’s a medley of culinary influences for a spirited menu, thanks to the Garifuna, Creole, […]
Belize Makes Global Waves with Historic Ban on Gillnets in Belizean Water
In a landmark step to protect livelihoods and strengthen marine conservation, the Government of Belize passed the Statutory Instrument 158 of 2020, titled the Fisheries Resources (Gill Net Prohibition) Regulations 2020. Signed November 5, the legislation outlines the possession and use of gillnets is illegal in Belize’s marine territorial seas, Exclusive Economic Zone and internal […]
Eta’s Heavy Rains Threatens Belize & Central America
Rain-heavy remnants of Hurricane Eta have flooded homes from Panama to Guatemala, as the death toll across Central America rose to at least 57 people. Meanwhile, residents of Belize are observing nationwide flooding as several districts are under a flood warning. The storm that hit Nicaragua as a mighty Category-4 hurricane on Tuesday had become more […]
3 of the Best Places to Enjoy Sunset and a Sundowner in San Pedro, Belize
A beach vacation just isn’t complete without fully indulging in a sunset and sundowner at least once. After all, watching the sun sink below the Caribbean Sea is an unparalleled experience; the sky illuminates with a kaleidoscope of either pastel or fiery reds, oranges, and purples as one of life’s great pleasures. But, sunsets on […]
Belize listed in Hopper’s Top 10 International Destinations for Christmas
‘Tis the season for holiday planning. But to travel or not to travel? That is the question. Many vacationers may not yet feel comfortable flying amid the pandemic, but others are chomping at the bit to visit family or explore for the holidays. Nonetheless, travel booking app Hopper has put together its 2020 Holiday Guidance Report, with […]
Planning a Destination Wedding in the middle of a Global Pandemic?
In a normal year, up to 25 percent of couples getting married choose a destination wedding, and for U.S. couples, around 40 percent of destination weddings take place internationally, according to a study by Research and Markets. Couples sometimes view a “far-flung” destination like Belize where fewer people will attend as cheaper. And with current […]
The Caribbean Awaits: 25 Caribbean Countries Reopen Borders
This November, the region celebrates Caribbean Tourism Month even while grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic. In a release on Monday on its website, the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) said the pandemic’s impact on the sector has been immense; there was a 57% decline in arrivals during the first six months of 2020, with an estimated 50 […]
More Belize Hotels Reopen This Week in the Caribbean
The list of hotel reopenings grows week by week as properties eye the coming peak season and ready their accommodations for, hopefully, what will be a steady stream of guests. Belize, like others in the Caribbean, is counting on its relative proximity to the United States (meaning short flights) as outdoor destinations (meaning social distancing) to […]