Belizean Caramel Cake, aka ‘Milk Cake’
Belizean Caramel Cake, or ‘Boil Milk Cake’, is a light and moist white cake that’s perfectly sweetened to celebrate any occasion! With a traditional white cake as the base, sweet and sticky caramel – also known as boil milk, or dulce de leche – makes each layer richer than the last. However, what makes this […]
Hurricane Nana makes landfall on Belize’s Southern Coast as Weak Cat. 1
Hurricane Nana in Southern Belize, at a Glance: Hurricane Nana makes landfall in Southern Belize between Dangriga & Placencia as Weak Cat. 1 at 1:00 am Sustained winds of 75 mph recorded, says NOAA Belize discontinues all coastal Hurricane watches and warnings Nana weakens to a Tropical Storm, now inland over Northern Guatemala Nana weakens […]
Why Belize is Taking the Time to Get their October 1 Reopening Right
Belize is taking time to ensure the nation’s reopening plan is right. Following the second delay of reopening its international air border from a previous August 15, Belize has now announced to reopen its international airport on October 1, 2020. Considering that Belize is currently managing local COVID-19 cases, the small Caribbean nation was reluctant to reopen […]
10 Must-See Caves to Visit in Belize
Hidden below the jungle canopies, navigate Belize’s complex underground cave system on foot, canoe or inner tube to reveal natural splendors of the Maya’s past. Considered pathways to the underworld, or ‘Xibalba’ in Maya, caves are sacred havens where glistening limestone formations and vast chambers are just the beginning. The ATM Cave. © Leonardo Melendez […]
How Technology is making Belize a Safer Travel Destination
In a global atmosphere dominated by health concerns, the hotel industry finds itself scrambling to inspire consumer confidence while also working hard to safeguard both guests and employees against COVID-19. Could a combination of leading-edge technologies offer solutions to both challenges simultaneously, and help revive the hospitality sector? The advancements in technology has changed the traveling experience […]
Celebrating International Whale Shark Day
International Whale Shark Day happens on August 30 every year – all about celebrating these colossal creatures and encouraging marine conservation efforts aimed at this shark species. After all, these gentle giants fascinate marine biologists and aquatic enthusiasts alike! Although massive, whale sharks are only one of three known shark species that filter feed; in […]
Belize’s Grand Wonder: The Great Blue Hole
In 1996, after an exhaustive process to prove the Belize Barrier Reef was worthy of global distinction, the United Nation’s Cultural Education and Scientific Organization (UNESCO) agreed that the seven proposed sites were all places of outstanding and universal value; subsequently deemed the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System a World Heritage Site. Located within Lighthouse Reef Atoll, the Blue […]
Belize Will Reopen Its International Airport on October 1st, 2020
Announced in a virtual press conference on August 28, Prime Minister Hon. Dean Barrow confirms that Belize will reopen its international airport for tourism as of October 1, 2020. Flights expected to resume include American Airlines on October 1st with a 5x weekly schedule; United Airlines has also indicated a daily return as of October 1st. […]
Airlines Resuming Service to Belize at October’s Airport Reopening
Belize, announced August 28, 2020 via virtual press conference, will reopen its international airport on October 1, 2020 for leisurely travel. Belize closed its borders in March 2020, with a ‘confident confirmation’ to welcome guests back this October. As of January 2020, prior to travel restrictions, service to Belize was available from 13 North American cities: […]
The Caribbean Destinations that are Currently COVID-19 Free
Saint Kitts, Anguilla, Grenada and Montserrat are now the only COVID-19 free nations in the Caribbean region with both Saint Lucia and Dominica reporting 2 new case each. Meanwhile, Saint Lucia is reporting the lowest COVID-19 infection rate among Caribbean destinations, with only 26 cases to date and 1 death, a finding confirmed by Centers […]