Off-the-Grid Living in Belize with Carmelita Gardens
If you’re looking to embrace the self-sufficient life, look no further than the Cayo District of Belize. And just seven miles out from San Ignacio lies the off-grid community of Carmelita Gardens. Founded in 2010, Carmelita Gardens is a self-sufficient village community as a 98-acre development on the banks of the Belize River. Besides boasting […]
Will You Need to Wear a Face Mask on Vacation in Belize?
Essentially, yes. While Belize’s close proximity to North America makes it a poised destination to visit once travel reopens, the country continues to enforce measures against the spread of COVID-19. That includes the required use of face masks in Belize, including for those on vacation. With tourism being a primary market, Belize aims to communicate to […]
Aggressor Travel Poll shows Caribbean as Priority Destination
To understand how travelers are feeling as destinations begin to ease travel restrictions due to COVID-19, leading adventure travel brand, Aggressor Adventures® asked consumers to weigh in with a travel poll. Specifically, on their anticipated travel plans and priorities in the coming months. Key findings from the survey include: Two out of three people indicate […]
Belize Reopens National Parks, Nature Reserves & Wildlife Sanctuaries
Starting June 15, Belize’s protected areas officially reopen! All national parks, nature reserves, natural monuments and wildlife sanctuaries under the National Biodiversity Office reopen to the public; daily hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Belize protects its country’s biodiversity through the National Protected Areas System (NPAS), which now covers around 46% of its total landmass. Additionally, […]
Top 3 Tropical Urban Escapes in Belize
Most people, even dedicated urbanites, need a break now and then from round-the-clock noise of city life. In Belize, tropical escapes in urban settings are seemingly effortless. And with the lowest population density in Latin America and one of the lowest in the world, crowds are one less thing to worry about in Belize. Enjoy the best […]
Why Travellers Need to Rethink their Travel Attitude
As we adjust to our new reality of social distancing and hand sanitizer on tap, the travel industry has also had to make some major adjustments in order to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. Aside from airlines and hotels changing their practices, travellers are going to have to rethink a lot of their habits and […]
96% of BTIA Members Support Sanitation Protocols in Tourism Services
In a recent poll conducted by the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA), 96 percent of their responding membership support the implementation of sanitation protocols and guidelines for all tourism service providers (Hotels, Restaurants, Tour operators, etc.). The poll was conducted among their members regarding the reopening of the Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (PGIA). […]
Belize’s 2020 Lobster Season Set to Reopen
Closed since February 15, June 15 is the day many Belizeans have been patiently waiting for Lobster Season to reopen. In just a week, Belize’s 2020-2021 Lobster Season will officially reopen; fishermen will set to sea placing their traps down with the hopes of catching these delectable crustaceans. Handmade traps, called shades, are strategically placed […]
Swimming with Whale Sharks in Belize: Stirring & Totally Safe
Astonishingly, some of the largest animals to have ever roamed Earth are still alive today. That includes the world’s largest fish, the whale shark. Growing up to 60 feet – or as long as a school bus – with a weight of 50,000 pounds, these endangered giants are considered a part of the shark family. But, […]
A-Maize-ing Ancient Site Discovered in Belize: Mayas & Maize
By examining our past, we can further enrich the cultural identity of the Belizean people. Additionally, continue to add to the colourful tapestry that is the history of Belize. More specifically, the ancient Maya civilisation that once thrived in Belize. Even today, new discoveries are unearthed that explain mysteries of the rich and enigmatic ancient […]