The haunting season is upon us and while the Caribbean doesn’t have the crisp air and colorful Fall foliage that northern parts do, we still have plenty of October thrills and chills. Whether you enjoy traditional Halloween festivities like costume parties and scary movies, or you’re seeking a new adventure to get your heart pumping such as an eerie expedition into underground caverns sheltering human remains, Belize is your destination for a ghoulishly good time. Itz’ana Resort and Residences on the Placencia Peninsula is an especially spooky retreat to haunt this October. Here’s what to expect, no tricks just treats!
Setting the Scene Scary
The stately Itz’ana Resort & Residences is steeped in old-world charm and understated elegance. The décor is reminiscent of a bygone era of glamour with all the contemporary luxuries you could wish for. The ganglion of the resort is the Great House, a sophisticated, charming, and inviting space for guests to gather, dine, and socialize. Each October, the Great House takes on an aura of mystique as it is transformed for the Halloween season. You could easily imagine the ghost of Gatsby haunting the passages of the Great House’s Biblio Bar, flittering among the custom-built bookshelves of curated pieces from around the globe or disappearing around the corner of the speakeasy’s secret passage.
Eerie Excursions
Forget the typical hayrides and pumpkin patches, those things have become too routine in North America. Belize has eerie excursions that are anything but commonplace. Are you afraid of the dark? Enter Xibalba, the Mayan name for the Underworld. Explore deep within an underground network of chambers and passages, twisting and turning your way through ceremonial caves used by the ancient Maya for special religious rituals and even human sacrifice.
Move over haunted houses; do you dare to dive at night? A scuba or snorkeling excursion becomes a totally different and spooky experience in the dark. Slip into the water of the warm Caribbean Sea for a spine-chilling adventure. View the nocturnal activities of the coral reef and just try not to let your imagination run wild painting pictures of what might lurk in the depths just beyond the reach of your flashlight. The staff at Itz’ana Resort know precisely the tours to take to send your heart racing.
Delightful and Frightful Festivities at Itz’ana this Halloween
Little ghouls and goblins can raise heck at Itz’ana’s Halloween Party. Ghostly games, creepy crafts, and frightening finger foods will entertain your trick-or-treaters all afternoon. A special Halloween edition of the resort’s Beach Cinema commences at sundown with scary movies under the stars.
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- Photo Credit: Itz’ana
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- Photo Credit: Itz’ana
For the adults, Itz’ana has a spellbinding evening planned for you. Get familiar with your favorite spirits, not through a seance but through otherworldly crafted cocktails during the Halloween Open Bar event. Tonics, tinctures, potions, and brews so devilishly good you’ll swear the bartenders are witches and warlocks.
All Photos courtesy of Itz’ana Resort & Residences. Check out their events calendar here.
