There’s no music competition quite like the annual Battle of the Drums held in Punta Gorda, the capital of Belize’s southern Toledo District. This year, the Battle of the Drums will be held on the weekend of November 17-18, 2018. Troupes from around Belize as well as nearby Guatemala and Honduras will compete in five

Begin your journey back through time as you enter the amazing realm of Belize's cave systems. Here is a list of the most popular cave systems that you should definitely visit on your next Belize vacation.

Belize is one of the most ecologically diverse countries in the world. Because of its diversity of animal, marine and plant species, the country has been designated as part of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor. Belize has made many efforts to protect its animal, marine and plant life and is one of the most ecologically friendly countries in Central America.

Belize, and more specifically the town of San Pedro on the island of Ambergris Caye and the nearby island of Cayo Espanto, was recently declared one of the top 22 best luxury honeymoon destinations by Flight Network magazine. Specializing in providing global travelers with comprehensive destination information and travel services, Flight Network magazine is the media arm of Flight Network, the largest Canadian-owned online travel agency in the world. First founded in 2005, Flight Network now has more than 350 employees and is the second most visited travel site in Canada after Expedia.

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.
 

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."

 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.

2016 was a banner year for Belize, and travel experts expect only more positive developments in 2017. With progressive improvement in total visitor volume year over year, Belize is rapidly becoming one of the top vacation destinations in the region.

Joining the growing ranks of non-stop flights connecting the United States and Canada to Belize, Southwest Airlines has just announced that they will begin operating a non-stop flight from Fort Lauderdale in southern Florida to Belize City. According to the official announcement on their website, Southwest will offer one-way fares beginning at just $79. Fort Lauderdale is located just 30 miles north of Miami, and the new route has a flying time of approximately three hours.