Adventures in Belize Blog
Building on successful sustainable tourism efforts across its compact, Belize is increasingly gaining recognition as a “go-to” destination for those seeking to experience a beautiful, unspoiled natural environment while maintaining its natural beauty and benefiting local residents alike. Sustainable tourism has longstanding deep roots in Belize, supported by everyday citizens, local entrepreneurs, NGOs, tour companies,
A recent article from Evening Standard, a UK site provided travelers with 10 great reasons why this little country is considered to be a hidden gem in Central America.
Legendary luxury travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler has now selected Belize as one of the best places to visit in 2019, a rare honor. After carefully considering thousands of high-end destinations, only a handful of countries, including Belize, were given the seal of approval from Condé Nast Traveler for travel in the upcoming year. A
Sun Country Airlines has now joined American, Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines in becoming another major U.S. carrier to fly non-stop to Belize. Starting on Saturday, December 22, 2018, and continuing throughout the winter season until April 20, 2019, Sun Country Airlines will fly non-stop between Minneapolis/St. Paul (airport code: MSP) to the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport in Belize City (airport code: BZE). Flying time
When Jacques Cousteau arrived at the Great Blue Hole in Belize in 1971, he declared it to be one of the top five most interesting dive sites in the world. The Great Blue Hole is a circle of dark blue water located inside Lighthouse Reef just a few miles offshore from mainland Belize. Underneath the
If you live in or near Calgary, Canada, you can now enjoy a fantastic vacation in Belize. Starting on November 3, 2017, WestJet now flies non-stop from the Calgary Airport (YYC) to the Philip Goldson Airport (BZE) in Belize City. The flight only takes around five hours, making it really easy for Albertans to escape winter and enjoy the sun-kissed beaches and rainforests of Belize.
Perhaps the greatest attraction in Belize is the country's pristine nature. Belize is predominately a rural country that is just a bit smaller than the state of Vermont but with less than 400,000 residents. Just a short flight away from the United States and Canada, Belize is an English-speaking country where travelers can explore rainforests, jungles, mountains, waterfalls, caves, caverns, rivers, islands, and the largest coral reef system in the northern hemisphere.
Rated by French marine biologist Jacques Cousteau as one of his top 10 dive spots on the planet, people from around the world continue to visit Belize in order to dive the Great Blue Hole.
The Belize Barrier Reef is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the second-largest barrier reef in the world after Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Composed of hundreds of beautiful islands and lovely atolls, the Belize Barrier Reef is a mecca for snorkelers and divers due to the clarity of the water and the incredible eco-diversity of marine life that call the reef home.
Short, grim days with lots of cold and snow make many travelers seek a sunny escape. And few destinations have as much to offer as tropical Belize. Located at the western edge of the Caribbean just south of Mexico, Belize is a former British colony where English is the official language. Renowned for its friendly
