King Charles III Ascends To Head of State in Belize. Here’s What We Know
Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96, ending a reign of 70 years and beginning a period of national mourning in the UK as well as in the Commonwealth realms, including Belize. King Charles III, who formally acceded to the British throne on Saturday, also ascends to Head of State in Belize. A total of 54 countries, almost all […]
Missed Belize City Carnival? Join The Fun In San Pedro, Placencia, or Orange Walk
Carnival in the Caribbean consistently has three elements—dressing in masquerade, music, and dancing—that remain central to Carnival celebrations, whether it be at an elaborate French ball or steel drums in the streets, with costumes, masks, feathers, headdresses, dancing, music, and drums all part of the scene, along with raucous behavior. From Trinidad and Tobago, Carnival […]
San Ignacio Resort Hotel Wins Belize’s Leading Hotel 2022 at World Travel Awards
For the first time ever, San Ignacio Resort Hotel has been voted Central America’s Leading Hotel in the 29th World Travel Awards in 2022. Owned by the Bedran family, San Ignacio Resort Hotel was one of the first resorts to open in the area in 1976, starting as an events center in the now-Bedran Hall, then gradually […]
Why Fall is Still a Great Time to Visit Belize: September, October, November
Belize has always been a familiar locale when it comes to people who think up places to vacation in during the summers, but the truth is that this little country is just as pleasant and viable a spot to visit during any time of the year, even the fall. While the usual tourist crowds of […]
A Far-From-Home Thanksgiving Escape To The Pine Forests of Belize
Thanksgiving isn’t a day celebrated in Belize—although the average Belizean would revel any opportunity for turkey dinner—but since it’s the catalyst of our busy tourism season, we do. Travelers love Belize for its seemingly untouched offshore islands, jungle-hidden Maya sites, and adrenaline-fueled adventures. Not to mention, Belize is a short-haul away from the continental U.S., […]
Belize named Leading Dive Destination by reputable World Travel Awards
They say good things come in small packages, and the world knows it: Belize has just been named the Leading Dive Destination in the World Travel Awards! In its 29th year, the authoritative awards ceremony took place in Jamaica earlier this week at a reportedly rowdy ceremony where some of the travel industry’s leading figures […]
50% Off September Stays: An Exclusive Steal At SunBreeze Hotel and Suites Belize
“Valiant and bold, proud, and strong! Belize rebounds at 41″! That’s the national theme for this year’s September Celebrations in 2022, and it couldn’t be more fitting. After a two-year hiatus from traditional national celebrations, swaths of color and exuberant patriotism is just around the corner — Belize’s unequivocal red, white and blue already decorate […]
The End Of The World In Belize Means Post-Race Recovery At A Luxury Beachfront Resort
For years there was speculation that on December 21, 2012, the world as we know it would end. There’s some logic to the apocalyptic craze: The Maya, who developed the Long Count calendar, believed the end of one cycle would simply signal the beginning of another. According to this logic, a new Grand Cycle would start […]
San Pedro Soca Festival, Carnival Road March, and Noche Centro Americana: September on Ambergris Caye
Packed to the brim with activities, September in Belize is always a great idea — and the San Pedro Town Council is excitingly adding four more. This year, the Independence month celebrations kick off on September 16 with Noche Centro Americana followed by the San Pedro Soca Festival, headlined by soca star Destra. On September […]
Set A Reminder: The Belize Collection Is Giving 30% Off For Cyber Weekend
Fun fact: An estimated 186 million shoppers purchased goods during Cyber Week 2020, according to The Washington Post. Who needs the stress of trying to race 186 million people for that thing online that you might not (!) even need? A perfectly cooked turkey in good company is just one reason North America looks forward […]