It’s Time to “Speak-Up”: The Caribbean Voice on Climate Change
Despite our individualities as Caribbean nations, climate change affects us all. As a combination of island states and coastal territories, the Caribbean is a region most vulnerable to climate change — especially with our collective reliance on tourism and nature-based economies. Regionally, the negative impacts felt are disproportionate: the Caribbean is responsible for less than […]
Dive Into Belize’s Atolls: A Beacon of Biodiversity
They say good things come in small packages. As tempting as it is teeming, Belize’s underwater wonders are bathed in near year-round sunshine with plenty to boast: UNESCO-attested, the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System cuddles the coast for 185 miles as the largest reef complex in the Atlantic-Caribbean region. Within, the seven protected areas constituting […]
Hamanasi: The Belize Resort Setting New Standards For Eco-Tourism
Eco-tourism is a big, broad word that can mean a lot of things — and since it’s a word that can attract business, resorts throughout the world want to find a way to present themselves as being as sustainable as possible. But action says a lot more than words, and some businesses make it clear […]
Switching Winter Blues for Warm Greens in Belize with Hidden Valley Inn
While there are still pockets of sunshine to be found in the southern corners of North America, it’s no comparison to escaping the winter blues in a tropical destination instead. After all, a healthy dose of wanderlust is one thing the cold grips of winter won’t freeze. And in a sun-splashed place like Belize that […]
NatGeo Lists Belize in “25 Amazing Journeys for 2022”
Ready to travel again? National Geographic’s (NatGeo) global editors scoured the planet to divide their 25 most exciting destinations for 2022 into five categories: Nature, Adventure, Sustainability, Culture, and History. Falling within their frame of unforgettable journeys to discover is none other than Belize, classed under Nature thanks to the overdrive of recent conservation efforts—particularly, […]
Divers Find Heaven at Southern Belize’s Best Dive Center
For travelers convinced that there’s no need to look up at the sky to find heaven because it’s found at around 100 feet below the sea, a diving vacation is – well, blissful. Whether you’re a newbie or you’ve been a devotee so many times, you’ve outgrown wet suits, finding the right destination to dive […]
The Most Likely Places in Belize to Spot A Jaguar in the Wild
There’s rarely another experience that comes close to seeing a majestic jaguar in the flesh. Your movements freeze, your hand slowly reaching for the camera, and – if you’re anything like me – a rush or goosebumps run up your arm. Whatever you’ve gleaned from seeing a jaguar online, they are much more beautiful in […]
Muy’Ono Farms is Leading Belize’s Farm to Table Movement
The notion of farm-to-table dining has taken the world by storm, and it’s about time. The habits of global agricultural movements have left us disconnected from the food that we eat. It’s an ineffective approach to dining that drives up prices and increasing transit pollution while also minimizing the average person’s — and the average […]
The Belize Zoo Welcomes A Furry New Addition To Their Family
We rarely need a reason to gush about the world’s best little zoo but this time, The Belize Zoo (TBZ) visitors will be ecstatic to learn a new adorable animal has been added to the family. Archie the anteater made his official debut on this year’s Independence Day, September 21, but he had already caught […]
It Is Officially The 2021 Conch Season in Belize! Here’s How — And Where — To Enjoy It
What’s all the hype about conch season in Belize? For those of you wondering, Conch is a tropical marine mollusk, and it is delicious. As one of the most significant sources of revenue in the fishing industry, conch is a staple across Belize—absolutely irresistible in dishes like ceviche, fritters, curry, and soups. This seafood generates […]