Belize Jungle Lodge: Experience the Wild Heart of Belize
Tucked deep within Central America, Belize offers one of the most immersive rainforest experiences in the world. For travelers seeking more than a beach vacation, staying at a Belize jungle lodge opens the door to a completely different side of the country—one defined by wildlife, ancient history, and the quiet rhythm of the forest. Unlike […]
The World Sustainable Travel and Hospitality Awards Took Place This Weekend—Here’s What You Missed
On World Tourism Day, September 27th, 2024, Belize hosted the first-ever World Sustainable Travel and Hospitality Awards (WSTHAs). Created by the founders of the World Travel Awards, the WSTHAs serve to recognize the movers and shakers in the world of sustainable tourism, from entire destinations to businesses and organizations. The inaugural event featured a gala […]
Visit Belize for Jaguars and Manatees – Wanderlust Magazine
When it comes to beautiful beaches, the islands and countries that make up the Caribbean are often what comes to the mind of travelers. And yes, the region is home to some of the most gorgeous stretches of beach and shimmering turquoise waters one has ever seen, but there’s also much more to this diverse […]
Oceans Month 2024 at Hamanasi: Conservation, Cocktails, Photo Competitions and More
As one of the region’s top-rated dive resorts, southern Belize’s Hamanasi is, unsurprisingly, a champion of ocean conservation. While World Oceans Day was observed on June 8th, Hamanasi has gone one step further. The resort is joining in on the celebration of Oceans Month, dedicating all of June to celebrating Belize’s blue world and raising […]
Belize’s Queen Conch Season Officially Comes to a Close
The 2023 – 2024 Queen Conch Season in Belize officially ended on Sunday, June 9th. It’s an earlier closure date than the usual June 30th, and that’s because the production quota for the season has already been met. That means that, from now until October 1, 2024, fishing for Queen Conch (Strombus gigas) in Belizean […]
Eco-Friendly Resorts: How Gaia Riverlodge Harnesses the Power of Nature and Leans into Sustainability
Deep within the wild and rugged Cayo District of western Belize lies the spectacular Gaia Riverlodge. Stradling the boundaries of two distinct habitats (the lush tropical broadleaf forest and the asperous mountain pine ridge forest) Gaia embraces the uniqueness of its setting and stands as a beacon of sustainable hospitality. The resort is a shining […]
Earth Day 2024: Planet Vs Plastics
This year, the international observation of Earth Day aims to tackle one of the globe’s largest ongoing problems: plastics. From fast fashion to food containers, the prevalence of plastic in our environment has grown explosively in just ten years. Earth Day 2024 hopes to slow that growth, sounding the call for a 60% reduction in […]
Top Locations for Spotting Wildlife in Belize
Belize’s sparse human population and history of relatively low-key human impact have yielded a vast diversity of wildlife. Not to mention, the country has an admirable conservation agenda, pursued by governments and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Central America’s pocket of paradise is blessed with boisterous wildlife; from majestic whale sharks and emerald-hued iguanas to towering jabiru […]
Celebrate Earth Day at Belize’s Top Regenerative Resort: Hamanasi
Do your kids seem to know more about Earth Day than you do? It’s not uncommon these days! Schools are really emphasizing the importance of taking care of our planet, and Earth Day is a big part of that. Every April 22nd since 1970, people all over the world have been celebrating. They hold rallies, […]
How The Belize Collection Observes Earth Hour Year Round
With conservation at its core, The Belize Collection – offering an eclectic selection of resorts, restaurants, and residences in Belize, Central America – has long been a champion of all things sustainability. While the world prepares to unite for Earth Hour 2024 on March 23rd, their commitment to sustainability extends far beyond just one evening. […]