Why Everyone Should Visit the Belize Barrier Reef At Least Once
Coral reefs have existed for around 500 million years. They are beautiful undersea formations that come in many shapes, sizes and colors. Scuba divers and snorkelers exploring these areas will marvel at the varieties, from enormous mounds to delicate lacy fronds. Even today, most types of coral do best in warm, shallow waters, with the […]
3 Captivating Videos of Belize’s Great Blue Hole
With travel at a standstill, we may not be able to tick adventures off our bucket list but we can certainly look for travel inspiration during our downtime. With that said, the Great Blue Hole is a top must-do in Belize. Not only is it on the bucket list for many divers as a premier dive […]
4 Amazing Belize Dive Sites in 1 Amazing Dive Package with The Ellysian
One of the main reasons people visit Belize is to dive the beautiful Belize Barrier Reef! Belize is home not only to the largest living barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere but also home to the Great Blue Hole, a world wonder. Now, The Ellysian invites you to experience an array of unparalleled underwater adventure with their […]
The Best of Belize Resorts Fit for Dive Enthusiasts
For the diving enthusiast, Belize is a destination second to none, with dive resorts to match. The country is endowed with three of the Western Hemisphere’s four total atolls and the second largest continuous coral reef in the world. Within its 370 square miles, there is roughly 100 coral species, 500 species of fish, and […]
Win a Dive Trip of a Lifetime with Sunbreeze Hotel
Calling all dive aficionados, this is your chance to win a trip of a lifetime with Sunbreeze Hotel! The Belizean hotel is giving one lucky winner the chance to win a 4 night stay for 1 at SunBreeze Hotel + 5 local dives. Win a dive trip of a lifetime to one of the best dive destinations […]
Belize’s Grand Wonder: The Great Blue Hole
In 1996, after an exhaustive process to prove the Belize Barrier Reef was worthy of global distinction, the United Nation’s Cultural Education and Scientific Organization (UNESCO) agreed that the seven proposed sites were all places of outstanding and universal value; subsequently deemed the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System a World Heritage Site. Located within Lighthouse Reef Atoll, the Blue […]
Dive the Belize Barrier Reef with Ramon’s Village Resort
There’s no doubt that divers choose their vacation destinations based on the quality of diving in that location. Meanwhile, Belize has always been a premier diving destination. Blessed with both the world’s second largest barrier reef at 185 miles, and three of four atolls in the Western Hemisphere, Belize is a scuba diver’s dream destination. Ramon’s […]
Why Ray Caye is a Must-Visit Dive Resort in Belize
If you’d like to spend a few days away from it all—like 18 miles from Placencia’s civilization—we know a place. Ray Caye, the first resort in the world to install a TESLA Powerwall solar energy system, is the Caribbean escape you’ve been waiting for. Luxury blends with an elixir of ease on this seven-acre, eco-friendly, off-the-grid island […]
Celebrate World Reef Day 2020
Today, June 1, we join the global celebrations of World Reef Day 2020. And with the second largest barrier reef in the world, Belize has lots to celebrate. After the inaugural World Reef Day in 2019, let’s look back at the importance of the reef and steps you can take to protect it. Protecting the […]
Belize’s Best Snorkeling Spots
With a prime location in the Caribbean that features crystalline aqua waters, Belize is one of the best spots in the world for snorkeling. Besides, Belize’s tropical weather and ocean temperatures typically remain the same year-round. So, no matter what time of year you visit Belize, snorkeling opportunities are endless! Belize is home to 80% […]