Garifuna Settlement Day: A Celebration of Cultural Resilience and Human Heritage
Set to commemorate the arrival of the Garifuna people to the country’s southern shores, November 19th is celebrated as Garifuna Settlement Day, a public and bank holiday in Belize. In the 17th century, British and French slave traders brought Sub-Saharan African slaves to the islands of the Lesser Antilles. There, those slaves intermarried with native […]
Win a Grand Caribe Getaway for 2021 to Ambergris Caye, Belize!
With the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s easy to feel like everything has screeched to a halt. Besides travel, that also means hallmark moments and celebrations. You may have had a honeymoon or romantic trip with your loved one planned that you’ve had to miss out on. However, you can now make up for lost time with […]
Belize Gets UK Donation for COVID Response at Ports of Entry
Visitors to Belize can expect heightened safety measures over the coming months, thanks to a donation from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO). With an aim to strengthen the COVID-19 response in emergency management and surveillance at Belize’s points of entry, Belize’s international airport […]
United Trials New Health Passport Program
Travel has slowly gained momentum globally and airlines are looking to make travel easier. Many destinations require travelers to present test results upon arrival and this program is aimed to help make it easier to verify certified COVID-19 test results while traveling internationally. The Commons Project CEO, Paul Meyes, highlights the following. “The goal of […]
Cayman Islands joins Barbados to offer a Work Remote Program
Cayman Islands joins Barbados in promoting long stays and inviting visitors to come work remotely. There’s nothing quite like sticking your toes in soft sand as you look out at the crystal clear water of the Caribbean. And now, Cayman Island follows in Barbados’ footsteps by introducing its new “Work Remote Program”. Similar to Barbados, the […]
Belizean Made: Get A Head Start On Christmas Gifts
Christmas is fast approaching, which means its time to star thinking of gift ideas for your loved ones. With the pandemic influencing the economy financially, one of the best way to do your part in supporting small business is by purchasing locally. We love the creative artisans behind Emilio Perera and Kaj Expressions. If possible, […]
A Spotlight on Chef Jennie and Chef Sean for International Chef Day
Belize is truly a melting pot of diverse culture and taste. After all, the country is proud to have a number of chef and culinary experts who delight us with delicious and flavorful dishes. As it js National Chef Day, today we recognize two local chefs highly complimented for their expertise in the kitchen. Jennie […]
Bahamas’ “Vacation in Place” Phase ends October 31 for ‘High Season’
With the reopening of its tourism industry in early July, travel came to standstill a little earlier than expected with the Bahamas closing its borders to U.S. tourist 22 days later on July 22. This came after they saw a spike in Covid cases. With protocols and regulations reviewed Bahamas has now introduced-new testing protocols […]
Central American Countries Open to US Travelers, including Belize by The Points Guy
Being more than half way through the year, many countries have been adapting to accommodate visitors under the new circumstances brought on by COVID-19. Globally, countries are slowly reopening to international visitors; some remain closed to American travelers, while others require stringent health requirements. Alas, The Points Guy shares eight Central American countries who have […]
Catching COVID-19 On Board A Plane “Extremely Unlikely” Say Scientists
The odds of catching Covid-19 on an airplane are slimmer than you think, scientists say. Sitting squeezed between a number of strangers on board an aircraft might feel like a risky position during these uncertain times. However, some experts point to the very few documented cases of in-flight transmission, all to say that the chances of […]