Helping Belize Hotels from Afar
Belize’s tourism sector, along with the wider Caribbean region, has been hit hard financially as the novel coronavirus sweeps across the globe. In particular, properties in the hotel industry has laid off or furloughed staff. Some have simply closed their doors—potentially for good. If you’ve had a new destination or a tried-and-true choice to travel, […]
Belize is 2nd Lowest in Coronavirus Cases for CARICOM
As of March 31st with 3 confirmed COVID-19 coronavirus cases, tiny but mighty Belize is the 2nd lowest in confirmed cases for CARICOM. Belize was the 2nd to last of all 20 CARICOM member nations and the last country in the Americas to confirm our 1st positive coronavirus case on March 23rd, 2020. Joining our Caribbean […]
The 3rd Annual Belize Birding Festival Dates are out!
The Belize Birding Festival welcomes local and international birders and wildlife enthusiasts to enhance their appreciation of the spectacular beauty of the natural habitat, throughout the length and breadth of the country, that the 590 resident and migratory birds of Belize live in. Enjoy the day strolling through vendor booths, attending workshops, join a group […]
Go Abroad to Work From Home in Belize
The events of 2020 impacted the lives of everyone. For many, the long commute and full days in the office have always been unappealing; even more when forced to endure a global pandemic that kept us from being able to travel or even enjoying the weekend outdoors. Nationwide safety measures and health restrictions kept most […]
Diving The Great Blue Hole: What Lies Below In Belize
Located within Lighthouse Reef Atoll, the Blue Hole Natural Monument is Belize’s most iconic image. Since this tranquil abyss was first revealed to a global audience in The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau – Secrets of the Sunken Caves (1971), the mysterious geological wonder has been on every diver’s bucket list. The almost perfect circular […]
Plan a Big Year Birding in Belize
Clocking in at 180 miles long and 68 miles wide, challenge yourself to a Big Year birding Belize to see as many bird species as possible in a year! Dedicating an entire year to see as many of the 590 bird species recorded in Belize is an exhausting, eye-opening, and addictive chase. However, there’s a […]
How To Be a Reef-Safe Traveler in Belize
Stretching the length of the country, the Belize Barrier Reef has been and will continue to be, a very integral part of our collective national identity. First inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 1996, the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System (BBRRS) was placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2009 due […]
Conquer Victoria Peak in the New Year!
Looking for a new year’s resolution that adds adventure and accomplishment? Then conquer Victoria Peak – Belize’s second highest elevation at 1,120 meters. This one is for intrepid hikers; take note of the journey ahead. Day 1 The odyssey begins within the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary’s park headquarters, where hikers are recommended to wake up […]
4 Ways to Start 2020 Plastic-Free
Breaking up with plastic is a great way to get 2020 started off right in just a few easy steps. Single-use plastic is everywhere. Bags, utensils, and straws are being used for a few seconds and then discarded. Annually, Belize reportedly imports around 200 million pieces of single-use plastic bags along with 52 million pieces […]
How To Plan your Belize Fishing Charter
At 180-miles long, Belize has been blessed with the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world that’s put us on the global radar for sea-loving visitors alike. Yes, including fishing anglers. Sport fishing in Belize provides nearly 3,000 jobs and generates more than $100 million dollars annually for Belize’s economy. With a unique seascape of […]