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

Hopkins is one of the most beautiful villages in the country. Located on the Caribbean coast in southern Stann Creek District, the village is separated by the outflow of the Sittee River. Still principally an idyllic fishing village, Hopkins is widely considered to be the cultural center of the Garifuna people in Belize.

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.
 

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.

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.

Here are just a few of our top choices of resorts where you can vacation like a Rock Star in Belize.

With so many resorts in Belize it's hard to make up your mind on which one is best for your vacation; here are just a few chosen by belizehub.com that we think are worth sharing.