Why Belize is a Birder’s Destination
Being both Caribbean and Central American, our tiny English-speaking nation, nestled at the base of the Yucatan Peninsula, is a naturalist’s delight – and birders have certainly learned Mother Nature’s best kept secret. With 85 ecosystems and nearly 600 bird species to explore inside 9,000 square miles, Belize contains a vast diversity of forests from […]
Diving the Doorstep of the Western Caribbean: The Belize Barrier Reef
Endowed with three of the Western Hemisphere’s four total atolls and the second largest continuous coral reef in the world, diving offshore Belize is a brilliant stand-alone phenomenon. After being dubbed “the most remarkable reef in the West Indies” by Charles Darwin himself in 1842, Belize does not shy away from its claim to fame. […]
Meet Belize: The Caribbean & Central American Nation Packing Adventure
These days, vacations are expected to be at a slower pace. Families are looking for holiday destinations to simply be with their loved ones, especially in the splendors (and adventures) of Mother Nature. For those of you not yet familiar with Belize, allow us to introduce this small Caribbean & Central American nation packing adventure. And with […]
Get Lost in Belize at these 4 Rural Luxury Resorts
Picture this: it’s Monday morning, your calendar is full, your inbox is overflowing and it feels like there just aren’t enough minutes in the day to get everything done. Not to mention, you are trying to get everything done under the new norm of working from home. That could be a clue to take a […]
Transport Yourself to Belize’s September Celebrations with these Photos
When COVID-19 raged across the globe mid-March, it didn’t just put a stop to beachside lazying in Belize. All non-essential travel was halted, which also halted the rich cultural experiences gifted by travel. In the Caribbean, carnival is a vibrant event that locals—as well as those of Caribbean heritage across the globe—look forward to celebrating […]
These Belize Hotels Offer “Schoolcations” for Remote Learning Abroad
Want to work from paradise (WFP) while your kids take a schoolcation? The new academic year is shaping up to be a buzzword-heavy global learning experience far from the schoolyard. Once upon a time, way back when—you know, around February—it was frowned upon to take your kids out of school and on vacation. What a difference […]
Socially Distanced Stays in Belize
With one of the lowest population densities in the world, Belize’s nature-based tourism product effortlessly lends itself to private moments in very special places. Social distancing is now a buzz word, but as we navigate planning post-pandemic, visitors to Belize can continue to expect (and benefit from) privacy. Travel for a purpose and peace of […]
Over 50 More Repatriated Belizeans Arrive after Hurricane Nana’s delays
After being delayed on Friday, September 4 due to Hurricane Nana, 44 more repatriated Belizeans arrive in Belize at PGIA and 10 more from land borders. Starting June, a number of repatriation flights via United Airlines have arrived in Belize after approval from the Repatriation Program; repatriation is being led by Belize’s Ministry of Foreign […]
7 Scarlet Macaw Chicks Successfully Released Back to the Wild in Belize!
After nearly 3 months in care, seven rescued Scarlet Macaw chicks were successfully released back to the wild in Belize! Of those seven chicks, five were confiscated from poachers in the Chiquibul National Park by the Rangers of Friends for Conservation & Development (FCD). Thanks to the care and rehabilitation of the Belize Wildlife & […]
Why This Nurse Decided to Retire to Carmelita Gardens, Belize
Dianne Dodson, a nurse looking to retire abroad, was searching for the place to become “the home for my heart, mind, and soul.” Of course, Diane also wanted to be close enough to visit family in the States if she wanted to; while also finding somewhere to be involved with people that were like-minded, open-minded, […]