Tired of Tulum? Come to Belize!
A few years ago, Tulum gained popularity with travelers as a lesser-visited, bohemian-styled alternative to Mexican hot spots like Cancun and Playa Del Carmen. It was a quieter, more authentic seaside destination than the resort-heavy cities surrounding it, but the secret is out, and it seems like anyone and everyone is heading to Tulum. […]
These Two Belize Islands Were Made For Warm Winter Getaways
When the days get shorter and the weather turns nippy in the North, some people like to hit the ski slopes or cuddle up in front of a fireplace, but I prefer to get cozy in the Caribbean with a tropical island vacation. You can keep your knit hats and hot cocoa – give me […]
Move Aside Eggnog and Christmas Pudding, In Belize We Have Rum Popo, Sorrel, and Black Cake
Christmas and New Year’s are fast approaching! During the holidays, we are treated to an array of seasonal drinks and dishes that bring warmth and joy to gatherings and evoke memories of past Christmases and the loved ones we shared them with. Whether it’s a time-honored family recipe passed down through the generations or a […]
Mistletoe Balls and More: Spending the Holidays in Belize on the Placencia Peninsula
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is upon us and while some people are dreaming of a white Christmas, here in Belize we are merry and bright with our warm sunshine and sparkling sea. If you happen to be spending the holidays on the Placencia Peninsula, you are in for […]
Put a Ray Caye Vacation on Your Christmas Wishlist
For several years now, my family has subscribed to the ideology that experiences enrich our lives more than material items do. We would much rather make a new memory or learn a new skill than acquire more stuff. This Christmas we’re really trying to be mindful in our giving of gifts and pick presents that […]
Getting Around Placencia: Two Fun Ways to Explore the Peninsula
If you enjoy a more relaxed pace of travel, one in which you immerse yourself in a place and venture off the well-beaten path as opposed to racing through just the top attractions of a destination, then you might be a “slow traveler.” With warm and welcoming people, a plethora of mom-and-pop shops rather than […]
Calling All Parents: Do the Kids a Favor and Take Them to Inky’s
This is an important message to all the parents on the Placencia Peninsula: take your kids to Inky’s at Sirenian Bay Resort! Do the kids, and yourself, a favor and take them to Inky’s for the day, for the afternoon, or even for an hour. This place is the perfect family-friendly setting to share a […]
Seaweed Farming: A Burgeoning Industry in Southern Belize
There is an exciting and promising new industry in its infancy in Southern Belize. Sustainable and ecologically beneficial farms, not on land, but out to sea, are being constructed to cultivate different species of marine algae. The burgeoning business of seaweed farming is one to watch as Belize is taking an ethical and science-based approach […]
Why Choose Belize for a Fall or Winter Getaway
It never fails- as soon as I feel that first chill in the air, when the leaves begin changing colors and preparing to drop for the winter, I start daydreaming of a tropical getaway. Picturing a place of eternal sunshine and shorts. Where it is warm all year long and the coldest thing around is […]
Get Spooky with Itz’ana This October
The haunting season is upon us and while the Caribbean doesn’t have the crisp air and colorful Fall foliage that northern parts do, we still have plenty of October thrills and chills. Whether you enjoy traditional Halloween festivities like costume parties and scary movies, or you’re seeking a new adventure to get your heart pumping […]