Regenerative Artisan Experiences through Belizean Cultures
Belize is not the hidden gem it once was, tucked away from the world. In the past few years, many have ventured beyond the pristine beaches to the jungles lying inland, which hold unbelievable adventures that are only just being discovered. But there’s one more colorful aspect that adds to the vibrancy that is the […]
Here’s Why A Dive Certification Should Be On Your New Year’s Resolution
Listed among the popular productivity and mindfulness goals for 2022 are niche bucket list-esque items, like dive, that round up our New Year’s Resolutions. Some may border on the generic – health, finance – while others are dreams people have held onto for years. If the past couple of years has taught us anything, it’s […]
Pockets of Peace: Embracing Silence in Belize
When we think of travel, we think of absorbing the world outside our own. Our five senses are heightened as the need to consume everything around us multiplies ten-fold. Life in travel has always been a roaring cacophony of experiences—a hurried pursuit to cross off as much of our bucket list as possible. And after […]
Grand Caribe’s Helicopter Tours will have you appreciating Belize from a new perspective
Imagine seeing one of the world’s greatest wonders – Belize’s Great Blue Hole – from above. Picture it: a bird’s eye view of the giant, unblinking blue iris in the middle of the Caribbean Sea. There’s nothing quite like it. Now, you can soar above the 400-foot deep cenote via one of the coolest modes […]
4 Lesser-Known Outdoor Travel Experiences in Belize
Travelers that graduate from being a Belize newbie to a “repeat visitor” has probably done 90 percent of the “top things to do in Belize.” This ultimate Belize bucket list is a rite of passage for anyone traveling to the small but mighty country, but the needs of globetrotters have changed in the past few […]
Embracing Long-term Stays in 2022 with The Belize Collection
They say 2022 will be the year of extended travel for long-term stays, and we say Belize is right on-trend. The year 2021 welcomed the slow travel trend, with vacationers ditching short, high-strung itineraries. Instead, savvy travelers prefer to spend most of their vacation in one place. Some say this could be attributed to safer, […]
Cultural Experiences in Belize That Will Change Your Outlook On Life
Going into 2022, we will see a significant shift in the way people travel. No longer are millennials looking for Instagrammable spots, but instead are setting their sights on something deeper: community. According to Booking.com’s 2022 travel trends report, 58% of travelers agree it’s important that their trip is beneficial to the destination’s local community. […]
Why Olympic Athlete Superstar Simone Biles chose this Beachfront Belize Resort
It’s not every day that you welcome an internationally-renowned athlete to your hotel, but the pipe-dream actually came true for one Belize resort last month. Olympic Champion Simone Biles found herself lounging on the beaches of Belize in Placencia for Thanksgiving. Her choice of stay? The award-winning luxe resort Naia Resort & Spa. View […]
Ring In The New Year at this luxurious Ambergris Caye Resort in Belize
Nothing screams the ubiquitous “new year, new me” than sipping some bubbly while gazing at 360-degree views of the Belize Barrier Reef. This covetable scenery, along with that of a stunning infinity pool, can only be found at one of Belize’s most luxurious resorts: Alaia Belize. The award-winning Marriot-branded hotel is home to Ambergris Caye’s […]
Using Belize to UNPLUG
Belize is no stranger to being a steadfast advocate for regenerative, slow travel. Throughout the past few years, the destination has strived towards a greener future with “walking the walk” behind eco-first initiatives, too. In 2019, the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System was removed from the UNESCO ‘Sites In Danger’ list after actionable preservation efforts […]