Let’s be honest: the words “hurricane season” can sound a bit intimidating, especially when you’re considering how to allocate that precious vacation time and you want to plan the perfect tropical retreat. Technically, hurricane season in the Caribbean runs from [...]
We may be a bit bias, but we think Placencia is the perfect base camp for the best Belize vacation. Tucked between the turquoise sea and lush forests, this laid-back collection of coastal communities is the Goldilocks destination and your [...]
While springtime jet-setters flock to the Netherlands to marvel at tulip fields or time their visit to Japan or Washington, D.C. for the fleeting beauty of cherry blossom season, there’s a lesser-known seasonal spectacle that quietly ripens to perfection under [...]
As the world continues to rush and race, the allure of “slow travel” has never been stronger. There’s a quiet magic in taking the time to truly experience a place – to immerse yourself in its culture, connect with its [...]
Visit these cayes if you’re up for a day trip or some island hopping from Placencia. Belize’s Barrier Reef is studded with hundreds of islands, locally called cayes, varying in size and composition. Some are quite large and support towns, [...]
Belize is known for its flourishing barrier reef, lush jungles, and friendly locals. But one of its most delightful offerings is its food. With a diverse cultural mix of Mayan, Creole, Garifuna, and Mestizo influences, Belizean cuisine provides a vibrant [...]
If the idea of Christmas has you picturing snowflakes, frosty windows, and bundling up in layers of scarves and mittens, it’s time to swap out the winter wonderland for a Caribbean Christmas in toasty, tropical Belize. It’s the most wonderful [...]
The Garifuna people, a vibrant and resilient community with deep historical roots, hold a significant place in the cultural tapestry of Belize. Their rich history, unique language, and traditional practices not only contribute to the country's diverse identity but also [...]
Belize’s September Celebrations are wrapping up and we are all catching our breath after running the gauntlet of parades. But don’t get too comfortable and sleepy because as the year draws to a close, Placencia becomes a hub of festive [...]
September is celebration season in Belize and Placencia pulls out all the stops when it comes to patriotic pride. The peninsula decorates its streets, homes, businesses, and golf carts with flags, pennants, and all things of the national colors of [...]
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