How to Easily Experience the Cultures of Belize While on the Placencia Peninsula
Belize is a small country: geographically the entire nation comprises less square miles of land than the state of Massachusetts, the United States’ seventh smallest. It’s home to less than 500,000 people, but that comparatively minuscule population is vastly diverse and culturally rich. The mix of historic influences and unique blend of peoples present in […]
Here’s An Exotic Dining Experience You’ll Love Sharing With Family and Friends
Rijsttafel, or “rice table” as it translates from Dutch, is an elaborate and many-faceted Indonesian meal. It consists of a dizzying assortment of small plates to be shared and sampled in a communal dining way. Dozens of dishes in an array of textures and flavors serve to wow the diner with variety and abundance. The […]
Destination Weddings: Tying the Knot on the Beach in Belize
Imagine it: the soft lighting of a setting sun casting yellow, pink, and purple hues across the white sand and calm Caribbean Sea. You and your partner stand before an intimate gathering of your closest friends and family members to declare your commitment to one another and make official your marital union. How romantic! But […]
Introducing Nadü: The New and Unique Dining Experience at Itz’ana Resort & Residences
Belize’s culinary scene is burgeoning, and Itz’ana Resort’s latest dining experience, Nadü, is a prime example of this. Our local chefs, keeping pace with global trends but remaining true to our cultural roots, are innovatively showcasing traditional offerings. The cooking at Nadü is uber conscientious; careful planning, preparation, and presentation are cornerstones of this new […]
Mistakes to Avoid on Your Placencia Vacation in 2023
Tourism in Belize has made a complete post-pandemic rebound, and 2023 is shaping up to be a banner year for travel. The Placencia Peninsula is a popular destination as it offers visitors wide spans of palm trees and sandy beaches along with easy access to inland adventures like hiking, caving, and exploring ancient Maya Temples. […]
‘Tis the Season for Itz’ana Resort
Make your holidays merry and bright! There’s nothing quite like a Caribbean Christmas. Surround yourself with the beauty of Belize this holiday season and ring in the New Year next to the sea. Here, we decorate palm trees, and Christmas lights compete with the sunshine. We don’t build snowmen, we make sand angels, and Reggae […]
2 Things that Make Belize a Unique Vacation Destination
Let’s face it, Belize has it all: beautiful beaches, gorgeous green jungles, soaring mountains, fertile farm land, rushing rivers, idyllic islands, friendly people. What more could you want? It’s the total package and then some! The official national language is English. US currency is widely accepted. And it’s only about a 2-hour flight from Miami […]
Placencia’s Perfect Vacation Villa Rental
Placencia is one of the country’s top tourism destinations. Placencia is synonymous with both the 16-mile peninsula as a whole and the fun and funky little village at its very southernmost tip. The village is like the equivalent of a scaled-down Key West; populated with a number of beach bars, cheerful gift shops, and colorful […]
Try Before You Buy- A Trial Run at Expat Living in the Villas at CocoPlum
Your Belizean vacation was magical. Everything you expected and loads that you didn’t, you returned home to North America in a happy haze… tan, invigorated, and perhaps thinking “I could LIVE in Belize.” Perpetual summer and reggae music does sound enticing, but before you start selling your possessions and packing your bags for a permanent […]
In November Belize Celebrates the Garifuna People and Their Cultural Impact on the Country
Beautiful Belize boasts astonishing biodiversity, varying landscape, an array of curious cultural cuisines, and an assortment of different people with proud history and traditions. In November we celebrate one such category of people, the eminent and ardent Garifuna. According to folklore, the Garifuna people landed upon Belizean shores on November 19th, 1802 so we mark […]