JetBlue Mandates Face Masks For All Passengers
Beginning May 4th, all travelers who step foot on a plane operated by JetBlue, will need to wear a crucial accessory: a face mask. The airline announced Monday that in one week, it will be mandatory for all passengers to cover their mouths and noses with a face mask upon boarding their flights to help slow […]
WestJet Schedules Repatriation Flight from Belize to Canada
Though now is not the time to travel, some international travelers were left stranded by immediate border closures and government travel restrictions. To date, Belize has not reported any new coronavirus cases since April 13, 2020. Understandably so, most are scrambling to return home on a repatriation flight during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, a special repatriation flight […]
Belize’s Radisson Ft. George Hotel & Marina rises in Eco-Rank
Belize City’s very own Radisson Fort George Hotel & Marina has once again acquired the prestigious Green Key Certification, recognizing its commitment to sustainable operations and activities. Unlocking sustainability in the hospitality industry, Green Key is a voluntary eco-label awarded to over 3,200 hotels in 65 countries. Since their last green audit in 2019, Radisson […]
Cassa Zenda – The newest Coppola Hideaway neighboring Belize
Condé Nast Traveler names Cassa Zenda “A Beautiful Secret” Cassa Zenda is a private home turned rentable retreat – the newest resort to the Family Coppola Hideaways as of December 2019. As such, this second lodge in Guatemala (after La Lancha in the north, near Tikal) creates a circuit between their resort properties in Belize. […]
Solace over Crowds in Southern Belize at South Water Caye
Just a 35-minute boat ride from Dangriga, South Water Caye is an idyllic escape in Southern Belize. The 15-acre coral island is found within the South Water Caye Marine Reserve (SWCMR), Belize’s second-largest marine reserve at 117,875 acres. Additionally, the SWCMR is one-seventh of Belize’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. Practically atop Belize’s barrier reef, South Water […]
Bring Belize’s Outdoors Home
As wellness trends go, ‘forest bathing’ and ‘outdoor therapy’ are two of our favorites. Being outdoors is proven to improve both mental and physical well-being. And in Belize, nature connects us all. Whether it’s a soothing sea breeze, the prospect of seeing a majestic jaguar in the wild, or appreciation of local produce from a […]
Southern Belize’s Umaya Resort and Adventures
Umaya Resort & Adventures, previously known as Belize Ocean Club, honors the historical influence of the Mayan culture of Belize. Following their rebrand in late 2019, Umaya unites cultural experiences of southern Belize and adventures from nature’s bounty. The name ‘Umaya’ itself means ‘one’ in Maya. With strong roots in the local community, this new […]
4 Belize Hotels We’re Dreaming of Returning To
Over the years of traveling in Belize, we’ve learned a thing (or two) about what makes a hotel standout. Where you stay on your Belize vacation should not just be where you lay your head at night, but rather an experience in itself. The intricacies of a hotel make or break your stay – that […]
Belmopan’s Rising Art Pulse
Belmopan, the quiet and unassuming capital of Belize, is considered a perfect place for retirement rather than youthful activity. However, if you’re not paying attention, you’ll miss some of the details that make it great – like it’s rising art pulse. There is life here, there is talent, and there is a movement which has […]
Belize Big Day 2020 – A Backyard Challenge!
Belize is the perfect introduction to tropical birding. This time of year, pleasant weather and bright blooms combine for Spring migration of birds back to North America. And while Belize hosts numerous hotspots to see your pick of hummingbirds, raptors, and shorebirds, don’t miss how great urban birding can be. During stay at home orders, […]