Two of the Best Places to Stay in Ambergris Caye, Belize
After a year spent in unprecedented global isolation, it’s no surprise that many people are chomping at the bit to go on vacation. But it’s also understandable that some people have reservations about where to go. The world is still recovering from COVID-19, but the small Central American country of Belize has done an exceptional […]
What it’s really like to snorkel with Splash Dive IDC in Belize
“And remember, no touching of wildlife whatsoever when in the water. Now go on, dive in!” As the captain finished his rushed briefing, I fumbled to put on my flippers, my feet dangling off the edge of the boat. I heard more than saw sharp splashes all around me in the water as the rest […]
Dive Into Summer With The Ultimate Diving Holiday in Belize
Belize is paradise below the surface. With three of the Western Hemisphere’s four total atolls and the second largest continuous coral reef in the world, Belize very well is the most remarkable reef in the West Indies. Sure, Charles Darwin himself may have said that in 1842, but that fact still holds true today in 2021. […]
Playing Hide & Seek with Belize’s Whale Sharks in Placencia
Got whale sharks on the brain? If you fancy yourself a swim with these gentle giants — an experience as exhilarating as it is otherworldly — then take the plunge in Southern Belize’s Placencia in pursuit of whale sharks. Whether you visit Southern Belize as an avid diver, a nature enthusiast, or a novice snorkeler, […]
The Best Hotels To Dive the Blue Hole From
An international icon and Belize’s most famous dive site, the Blue Hole is undisputedly a must-see for divers planning a trip to Belize. The giant marine sinkhole lies near the center of Lighthouse Reef and is the world’s largest natural formation of its kind. Forming part of the larger Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, it is […]
The Top Dive Deal in Belize this Spring on Ambergris Caye
Home to the second largest Barrier Reef, Belize is ranked as one of the best places to dive in the world. And whilst the country doesn’t have a winter to really complain about, Spring is a great time to plan a dive holiday to Belize. The sea is serene, temperatures are pleasant and sunshine is […]
Harnessing the Power of Culture and Sustainability at Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort
From the pristine Caribbean Sea to the lush jungle forests, home to marine and wildlife, Belize is rich in natural wonders. Now more than ever, it is important for both travelers and hosts to ensure that environmental consciousness and environmental action go hand in hand. In Belize, this mindset is paramount. Recently voted amongst the […]
Belize Moves The 2020-2021 Spiny Lobster Close Season From Feb. 15 to Mar. 1
The Belize Fisheries Department informs fishers and the public that the Caribbean spiny lobster (Panulirus argus) season will close on midnight February 28, 2021. Previously, the Spiny Lobster season closed on February 15 to midnight of June 14, of any year. Now, the close season for spiny lobster will be from March 1 to June 30 in any […]
Exploring the Turneffe Islands in Belize
If you send your view of the globe just 30 miles east from Belize City, you will find yourself looking over a bunch of mangroves and an atoll known as the Turneffe islands; not many people call this area of the world home beyond the people staying at some private resorts and a few dozen fishermen. […]
Splash Dive Belize Puts a Positive Spin on Blue Monday
This year, Splash Dive Center is putting a positive spin on Blue Monday. Traditionally, January 18 is known as the most depressing day of the year thanks to holiday blues. However, this local dive shop on the Placencia Peninsula is putting a positive spin on it and seeing blue in a different light. Here, they round up the […]