BTB releases Safety Protocols for Overnight Tourism Sector in Belize
Released today, June 19th, 2020, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) officially announces Belize’s enhanced health and safety protocols. Within the safety protocols, the join efforts of the BTB, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation outline the requirements for all tourism stakeholders to meet in a post-COVID tourism era. The document outlines […]
Belize introduces Gold Standard Recognition Program for Tourism
The BTB’s Gold Standard Recognition Program As Belize’s tourism industry prepares to reopen for tourism, the health and safety of the country is more important than ever to mitigate risk of COVID-19. To meet these challenges and expectations, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is launching its Gold Standard Recognition Program for the hotels alongside the […]
Virtual #TourThursdays in Belize with Duarte Dellarole
#TourThursdays offshore to Blackbird Caye Dive Resort #TourThursdays to Sirenian Bay #TourThursdays at Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza #TourThursdays to snorkel the Belize Barrier Reef with Island Expeditions #TourThursdays at Umaya Resort & Adventures on the Placencia Peninsula #TourThursdays at Ray Caye Island Resort, Offshore Placencia #TourThursdays at Orchid Bay Resort, in Corozal About Duarte Dellarole […]
“First life-saving drug for COVID-19”, says BBC
The first drug proven to cut deaths from COVID-19 is not some new, expensive medicine but an old, affordable steroid. That is something to celebrate because it means patients across the world could benefit immediately. That’s why the top-line results of this trial have been rushed out – because the implications are so huge globally. Dexamethasone has […]
Is Belize City Worth Visiting?
Many tourists to Belize treat Belize City as merely a transit point. They fly into the Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) and immediately catch a flight, water taxi or bus to other destinations. That’s a shame, as Belize City is worth a visit. Currently Belize’s largest city, Belize City started in the 17th century as a simple […]
Belize is on the Seasonal Schedule for WestJet, Air Canada & Sun Country
Over the last few months, international travel has come to a screeching halt amidst the COVID-19 pandemic; as we venture further into the year, some airline companies have pledged to resume service. Notably, many of Belize’s neighbours like Mexico, Jamaica, and the Bahamas reopen their borders as early as June. While Southwest Airlines have confirmed […]
The Best Beaches of Southern Belize
You may think coronavirus has canceled your beach vacation for good. However, Belize’s blue skies and warm temperatures almost all year round make it an idyllic location with a seemingly endless summer. Although, Belize is not your ordinary beach destination. The 185-mile Belize Barrier Reef hugs the country, from north to south, and protects over […]
Travellers Liquors celebrates Founder’s Birthday with Vintage Rum
During the 1950’s in Belize, sugar was king and everyone with a plantation was rolling in money and making his own rum – or so it seemed. In 1953, Jaime Omario Perdomo Sr., a man from very humble beginnings, began a venture by opening a bar in Belize City which he called Travellers. It was a […]
Gift Belize to your Grads and Dads This Year
We can hardly believe we are half way through the year already! In the midst of graduation season and Father’s Day is just around the corner. With life changed so drastically the art of gift giving requiring some creativity these days, we want to bring happiness to those celebrating milestones, even if we can’t be […]
United introduces New “Ready-to-Fly” Health Self-Assessment
United is now the first major U.S. airline to ask all passengers to complete a health self-assessment during their check-in process. Based on recommendations from the Cleveland Clinic, United’s “Ready-to-Fly” checklist asks customers to confirm they have not experienced COVID-19-related symptoms in the 14 days prior to flying. The assessment is part of United CleanPlus, United’s […]