Win a Belize Vacation at Chaa Creek with their Art Competition!
The Lodge at Chaa Creek understands how challenging ‘cooped up indoors’ can be. As one of Belize’s premier eco-resorts with a 400-acre nature reserve, they love the outdoors. Especially, Belize’s wildlife. However, with the current global pandemic, staying home to #flattenthecurve is the most important thing one can do. How about a friendly art competition […]
140 More Americans Depart Belize on Repatriation Flight
On April 16th, 2020, a group of an additional 140 American citizens departed Belize on a commercial United repatriation flight home. This return flight to Houston, Texas was made possible for American nationals to return to the US amidst the coronavirus pandemic in Belize. In the past few weeks, United Airlines has led the charge with […]
Taiwan Helps Belize in Successful COVID-19 Response
Taiwan’s coronavirus response is among the best globally, says CNN Taiwan has demonstrated to the world its success and strength in limiting the impact of COVID-19 in their country. On January 25, 2020, the world was just waking up to the potential danger of the novel coronavirus spreading rapidly out of China. Simultaneously, two governments […]
Cayman Islands offers Belize “As Many COVID-19 Test Kits” As Needed
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), announced that Belize can obtain as many COVID-19 test kits (as needed) from the Cayman Islands. This announcement follows a phone call between Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow and Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, of the Cayman Islands on Saturday, April 11, 2020. “We have well in excess […]
Ka’ana & Other Resorts Take Care of Staff
Faced with no guests, these wellness hotels are taking care of their staff, reports Matador Network Reminisce on the last time you indulged in some serious self-care at a spa, hotel, or resort. Now think of the many employees who helped make that possible. Basically, all the little moments that added up to your private […]
United Brings Over 4,000 Americans Home on Repatriation Flights
Though now is not the time to travel, some international travelers were left stranded by immediate border closures and government travel restrictions. Likely, when visitors were already out of the country on vacation or business. Amongst the countries of stranded? Our Belize. Understandably so, most are scrambling to get home on a repatriation flight during the […]
“Super Pink Moon” Rises Tonight as 2020’s Biggest and Brightest
April’s Super Moon rises in the sky this week, set to be the biggest and brightest of the year. Tonight, a rare ‘Pink Super Moon’ illuminates, and is expected to appear up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter than an average Full Moon. What is a Super Moon? According to scientists, a super moon is […]
Staying Active at Home
Local trainers are making it easier to stay active at home during quarantine With fitness-friendly locations closing amidst coronavirus, staying active at home is being made easy thanks to local trainers! For many Belizeans, disruptions to everyday life became a reality this week following the Belize’s State of Emergency. No gym? No problem! Physical movement […]
Cook a ‘Sunday Dinna’ at Home: Belizean Rice & Beans Recipe
In uncertain times, one thing remains the same: cooking is one way to bring order and comfort, into our lives. And the average Belizean’s favorite comfort food? The all-loved “Sunday Dinna” rice and beans special. More specifically, the stewed chicken, potato salad, and perfectly-caramelized ripe plantain that’s typically served for lunch; our rice and beans […]
Bring a Taste of Elvi’s Kitchen Home
Bring a taste of Elvi’s Kitchen to your home with their famous Coconut Shrimp Curry! Once shuttered during the pandemic, you can bring a taste of Elvi’s Kitchen home by making their famous Coconut Shrimp Curry! For those of you not familiar, Elvi’s Kitchen has been the must-visit, five-star restaurant on Ambergris Caye for over 40 years. […]