Happy Garifuna Settlement Day!
Garifuna Settlement Day The 19th of November is a National Holiday in Belize. It is the day that the country commemorates the arrival of the Garifuna people to its shores. The Garinagu have greatly contributed to Belizean culture. In 2001, UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) declared the Garifuna culture a “Masterpiece […]
A Day in Placencia
The Placencia Experience Blissful Mornings Out in the calm Placencia seas I’ve known since childhood, I pop up like a manatee for a deep breath. A view that never gets old during my early morning swim greets me. I can see the entire stretch of golden sandy beach. Everything from Tradewinds’ colourful cabanas nestled among […]
Belize Tourism Board’s 2018 Annual Tourism Conference and Awards Gala
On October 19th, 2018 the Belize Tourism Board’s Annual Tourism Industry Conference was at the Princess Hotel and Casino. Stakeholders also gathered to listen to industry experts from around the world. Moreover, the talks and panels were all incredibly interesting. The subject of wellness travel, sustainable tourism and birding were among some of the interesting […]
A Fisherman’s Tale
Fishing is Life It’s no secret that Belize is certainly a top-notch fishing destination. The variety of fishing and the numbers of chances you can get per day at some of the most difficult catches can only be matched in a few other places in the world. It isn’t just the sport that calls you […]
Brand New Department Store Opens in Belize City
In need of a little retail therapy? For more than 10 years, family-owned and operated business, Mirab Furniture Gallery, has provided shoppers with beautiful furniture and home décor items. Now, they have set out to create Belize’s first high-end shopping experience! The opening of their new location on the Philip Goldson Highway takes place today, […]
Belize Hosts The World’s Biggest Game of Hide and Seek!
“Ready or not here I come!” The Belize Tourism Board is inviting you to play the world’s largest game of hide and seek. Five players will be chosen out of which 4 will hide and 1 will seek. Sounds simple enough, but the catch is that the playing field is the entire country of Belize! […]
A September to Remember
The Jubilant days of September have dwindled down, but boy were they fun! The September Celebrations of 2018 shaped up to be one to remember. From the opening ceremonies and the countrywide parades to Carnival and the music festivals. The highlight of the month is naturally the Carnival road march. Featuring 10 Mas bands, the […]
Keep an Eye on the Peninsula
Booming Business in Southern Belize’s Tourism Industry Several years ago, Placencia was considered a remote fishing village; abundant with natural beauty and resources, but relatively hard to get to. Thankfully in recent years it is easier to reach and is fast becoming much less of a secret! Placencia is a peninsula, approximately 14-miles long, in […]
La Isla Romantica
A bustling and energetic place, San Pedro town is also a great place to explore on honeymoon. San Pedranos greet you with a tilt of the head and a smile along the streets that are dotted with restaurants, bars, boutiques, and gift shops. Discover the town’s vibrant culture together. Escape into a state of mind […]
Close Hauled – Sailing down the coast of Belize
Sails up, ropes in, friends and family aboard….and we’re off! It’s the sailor’s life for you in Belize. While it may not be the most conventional way of seeing a country, it is certainly one of the most fabulous. You can go at your own speed, set your own route; it’s all up to you! […]