Adventures in Belize Blog
Belize is a small country in Central America that offers visitors a dazzling array of options, including exploring rainforests, mountains, savannahs, wetlands, offshore islands, jungles, rivers, waterfalls, and the Belize Barrier Reef, the second-largest barrier reef in the world. In order to get the most out of your Belize vacation, the best option is to rely on a tour company to organize and book your itinerary.
As close as two hours' flying time from the United States is the small nation of Belize, a land where there are no Starbucks, transnational fast food joints, or even big name hotel chains. Far off the radar for many Americans, Belize is rapidly becoming a top destination for exciting vacations.
President Trump may be feeling the pressure of becoming the leader of the United States, but his youngest daughter Tiffany has recently been spotted enjoying a getaway vacation in Belize. Avoiding the press, Tiffany Trump was spotted in the Belize City international airport on her way to Cayo Espanto, an offshore island in the Caribbean.
Whale sharks are truly magnificent creatures, using their built-in sensitivity to magnetic fields and the phases of the moon to circumnavigate the globe on a yearly basis. Measuring up to 41 feet (12 meters) in length and weighing up to 47,000 pounds (21 tons), whale sharks are the largest fish species in the world's oceans. Despite their enormous size, whale sharks feed on extremely tiny plankton and fish spawn.
The 19th annual La Ruta Belize River Challenge is set to begin at 7:00 AM on March 3, 2017, in San Ignacio town. Featuring more than 170 miles of shifting currents, whitewater rapids, and grueling portages, the four-day race pits hundreds of three-person teams competing in eight different categories to be the first to cross the finish line in downtown Belize City.
The Caribbean Journal recently published a list of its 10 Best Belize Resorts that feature rustic hillside retreats and swanky beachfront resorts located on the offshore islands. With so many world-class resorts, lodges, and boutique hotels to choose from, the Caribbean Journal carefully selected only the finest accommodations with the right combination of location, amenities, customer service, and onsite facilities.
Easter is a time for much more than chocolate candies and painted eggs in Belize. The majority of Belizeans are active in their Christian faith, and Easter is both the most important religious holiday of the year as well as an occasion for sharing food with family members and loved ones. Easter in Belize is a four-day affair characterized by picnics, sporting events, solemn religious ceremonies, and enjoying the great outdoors.
Published on February 3, 2017, a new article from Vogue, the lifestyle and fashion magazine, entitled "The Must-Visit Caribbean Destination You've Never Heard Of" lavishes plenty of praise for the verdant beauty and genuine friendliness of the Placencia Peninsula. Highlighting the astonishing variety of the food, the exciting discoveries of ancient Maya ruins, and the abundance of adventure opportunities on both land and sea, the Vogue article is sure to entice legions of readers to come visit Belize, the Caribbean destination that they've "never heard of."
The multiple award-winning monthly science and photography magazine published by the National Geographic Society has recently published an article entitled "21 Best Beaches in the World" that made special mention of Belize. Using a gorgeous photo by Brian Skerry of the magazine, National Geographic highlighted the outstanding snorkeling opportunities available on Pelican Beach on the island of South Water Caye in Belize. The article sang the praises of the sea turtles, angelfish, and colorful coral on display in less than 20 feet of water along the shores of Pelican Beach.
In the past year, major airlines like American, WestJet, and Southwest have announced several new non-stop flights from North America to Belize. With new cities like Toronto, Denver, and Ft. Lauderdale welcoming direct flights to Belize, travelers in North America have even more convenient options for enjoying a fabulous all inclusive vacation in Belize.
