Green Light Paper: #ditchingplastic throughout the Caribbean
A straw might seem like a trivial place to start but … Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time. Restaurants, venues, and establishments worldwide are working to combat plastic pollution and one of the first, easiest ways to do so is by eliminating plastic straws. Plastic straw consumption is staggering, […]
Silk Grass Farms: Adapting Zero-Waste Methodologies In Belize
More than 25,000 acres of land, tucked between the foothills of the Maya Mountains and Silk Grass communities in the Stann Creek district, is now a part of an innovative social enterprise, marrying long-term land preservation with agri-business. Silk Grass Farms Ltd., previously farmed for Glorious Belize coconut products, is now being expanded and rehabilitated […]
Where To Stay For Business Travel in Belize
If you’re headed to Belize City or Belmopan, chances are that you’re on your way to Belize for business. Below is a list of recommended places to stay while you are in Belize City or Belmopan. If you’ll be in these cities for a few days, you might want to consider renting a car, which […]
Top New Hotels and Tourism Openings in Belize – January 2020
Placencia is taking the top spot for the newest openings in Belize! Between the end of 2019 and the first month of 2020, Placencia has seen 4 new openings that should not be missed! Sirenian Bay – Placencia Opened in November 2019, this new resort is in a class of its own. All the units […]
Single-use Plastic Ban in Belize
It’s official! The government of Belize announced that effective January 15th, 2020 the phase-out plan to ban single-use plastics in Belize is officially under legislation. The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, the Environment, Sustainable Development and Immigration, Hon. Godwin Hulse signed into law the Pollution from Plastics Regulations. Way to go Belize! This nation has […]
Six of the Best Day Tours to Take from Belize City
Although Belize City is typically a destination for those traveling for business, rest assured you will not be lacking your share of activities or sights to see if you are in the city. Since Belize is geographically small, day trips normally mean being on the road for just 2 hours or less. And if you’re […]
Golf Carts: The primary mode of island transport in Ambergris Caye
For the Northern Islands of San Pedro and Caye Caulker as well as Placencia, golf carts are a popular means of transport in Belize. After all, it’s a perfect match for the laid–back lifestyle that Belize’s islands provide. Moving around in any of these destinations is made a whole lot easier by simply renting a golf […]
From the Publisher: The 8 Best Hotels in Belize
1. Ray Caye Island Resort Why? Everything your heart could desire on a private island on the edge of the Gladden Spit and Silk Caye Marine Reserve, that you can either book for yourself, or share it with other guests and the extended yacht community within the area. Did someone say amenities and activities? Where […]
Belize: The biggest little country in Central America
Belize ranks as the 48th smallest country in the world and by population, Belize ranks the smallest country in Central America, with just over 350,000 people. The country of Belize itself is also small— it’s not much larger in size than the U.S. state of Massachusetts and measures 8,865 square miles. It’s 160 miles long and 68 […]
How To Travel On A Budget To Ambergris Caye
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye is known as one of the more expensive destinations in Belize. But it’s an island, so as you can imagine, there’s a cost to that island life that makes things just a tad more pricey than the mainland. Here are a few tips to help guide you to save money when […]