Living For The Long Haul: How Carmelita Gardens Leans Into Sustainable Living in Belize
A place dedicated to healthy living, a deep relationship with nature, and collective community growth. While not the norm (yet) these places do exist around the world and they’re called eco-villages. Formed with intention, ecovillages around the world have taken root and thrived—including within our very own Belize. Whether you’re reading because you’re just curious […]
Plan Vinyasa Flows And Plenty Spa Time With Naia Resort in Belize
Mindfulness apps not cutting it? Sign up for a yoga meditation class instead. Or, double it and make it international, supercharged and chockfull of Vitamin D. With wellness set to be one of the biggest trends in 2023, people are craving physical activity, and increasingly seeking it in the wild. In fact, there have never […]
Belize: The Caribbean Underdog (And Where To Experience It)
Unsurprisingly, the Caribbean is reliably popular every winter as snow-whipped travelers head south in the colder months. It’s here that you’ll find sunny days in the Bahamas, rum-fuelled nights fete’n in Trinidad and Tobago, and lush hikes galore in Martinique. Even the rich and famous agree. Beyoncé slips away from the paparazzi by heading to […]
Here Are A Few of Belize’s Memorable Annual Celebrations
Belize is a small country with a population that has undergone tremendous upheaval every century since the Spanish arrived, with plenty to celebrate every year. Here, a mixture of Mayan, Catholic, and Caribbean culture makes for a busy calendar of holidays, celebrations, and festivals in Belize. However, this diversity in culture still keeps a few consistent […]
The New Tropical Tradition for 2023: Family Reunions in Belize with La Perla
Backed by research, Booking.com shared seven predictions for the creative reimagination of travel in 2023, with good ol’ nostalgia travel clocking in. The study shows Millennial travelers will be first to book emerging era-themed accommodation that transports them back to a time they hold close to their hearts, and will likely be doing so with […]
Beach Huts, Redefined: What A Luxury Bolt to Belize Looks Like at Matachica
Located on the north coast of Belize’s biggest island, Matachica Resort peppers 10 acres with its 500-square foot casitas to draw a stunning balance of landscape and local, natural elements for a bit of seaside solace. Done up by the dream team of Canadian twin designers Byron and Dexter Peart, these beach huts in Belize […]
Ring In 2023 With Naia’s Romance and Relaxation Package
To ring in 2023, wellness-focused getaways are ready to destress and rejuvenate wound-up travelers—and an all-inclusive package to a tropical locale like Belize is the most stress-free way to go. In a recent study by Accenture, 33% of the 11,000 people surveyed across 16 countries said they’re more focused on self-care than in the previous year, […]
Why Placencia, Belize Is The Hottest Destination for 2023 (And Where To Stay)
Quiet restaurants with tables in the sand serve lobster, a staple in the area. More than sixteen miles of beach line its coastline. A sidewalk-sized “street” that intersects the village. This is Placencia, Belize. In 2022, Forbes named Belize as one of its top travel destinations for 2022, while Placencia was chosen as one of […]
5 Things To Know Before Buying A Condo With The Villas at Cocoplum
In the height of a winter snap, buyers in the U.S. and Europe could be eyeing homes on the Caribbean islands with warm weather and scenic beauty. But a Caribbean home isn’t a refuge just for the winter or a second home for the summer. Anyone from anywhere with a dream of owning a tropical […]
Impress This Christmas with This Festive Caribbean Rum Cocktail
It’s been a few years since we could do it properly, but with more and more people back to hosting again this year, this is one trick to have up your sleeve for a special seasonal serve. Whether it’s sweet or strengthened with a generous serving of locally produced rum, spirits are also a centerstage […]