Ever heard the expression “Island time”? It’s no commercial slogan attached to margaritas. Island time is a state of being that envelopes travelers from the moment they arrive on a tropical island. Whether that island takes forever to reach from North America, or it’s closer,...
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Vote Manta Island Resort in Condé Nast’s 2025 Awards – And You Could Win Big!
You needn’t be embarrassed to admit that you get a big rush every time you win something, and for many of us, the prize takes a back seat to the win. “Winning's probably the single most important thing in shaping people's lives,” says Dublin’s Trinity...
Surprising Benefits You May Reap on This Belize Island Holiday
Getting away on vacation – especially for those who believe that success means putting work ahead of play – can even influence the amount of bonus money and number of raises you can garner, say a couple of Harvard Business Review journalists who dug deep...
Dive, Explore, Unwind: The Ultimate Belize Barrier Reef Vacation
How many activities do you think you can cram into your next Caribbean vacation? If you’ve chosen Belize as your destination, the sky’s the limit—especially if you book accommodations on an offshore island that has been called one of the most relaxing places on earth,...
Mother’s Day in Belize: Treat Mom to a Memorable Island Retreat
The topic so intrigued them, more than 82,978 people responded to an article on the Therapy Beyond the Couch website entitled “Depleted Mother Syndrome (DMS): What it is, and what you can do about it.” Written by psychotherapist Tami Amit, this post attracted readers because...
Off-the-Grid Luxury? This Belize Island Resort Won’t Disappoint!
When Booking.com contributors took on the topic of “off-grid” vacationing, some readers of the blog post were somewhat shocked to find that their take on off-grid travel didn’t always mean roughing it in a tent in an effort to achieve the goals of unplugging and...
Why May Travel in Belize Should Top Your Bucket List
Andrew Quagliata knows a thing or two about bucket lists. He’s been pursuing the concept since becoming aware of the 2007 movie titled The Bucket List. In case you’re not familiar with the plot, two buddies decide to check off the events and places they...
5 Reasons to Vacation in Belize During May or June
If you live in North America, you’ve probably made peace with the fact that there are four seasons, requiring several wardrobes to make sure you’re appropriately attired. The people of Central America have it so much easier! There are only two seasons and they’re most...
Vacation on this Belize Island in May and You Could Live Longer
It must have been jarring to watch a recent news broadcast only to find the words “Vacation or Die” splashed across the screen during an interview with attorney and TV personality Dean Obeidallah. But his message was no exaggeration. Citing a European Society of Cardiology...
Manta Island Resort: The Picture Perfect Place For Your Family Getaway
It can be overwhelming to select a family vacation spot—especially if your clan members are of different ages and everyone in the mix has strong opinions about where to go. From road trips to national monuments to theme parks and large cities filled with attractions,...