Few beverages have captured the imaginations more than rum, a drink with deep roots in India where it was first fermented around 350 BC. By the 1400s, rum was an essential item for explorers who couldn’t count on safe water as they traveled the seas....
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Regret Not Traveling More? This Private Belize Island Can Remedy That!
Writer Jay Hill received this fascinating assignment: His job was to find out what percentage of people in the U.S. regret not traveling enough throughout their lifetimes. Hill tapped an impressive study conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of Priceline that revealed stunning results. Of...
Unforgettable Family Memories Guaranteed At Manta Island Resort
Meik Wiking doesn’t just write about the art of making happy memories, he stars in an inspiring “Ted Talk” that has gotten attention from so many people, his work was even featured in an edition of the South China Morning Post! Why do people crave...
Manta Island Resort: A Romantic Belize Honeymoon Destination
Planning a wedding is not easy these days, as traditions and customs change often enough to allow couples to be more creative. Vogue magazine outlines some of the major trends being adopted by couples in 2023, including prioritizing receptions over highly-formal religious ceremonies, mid-day affairs...
How to Vacation Like a Celebrity in Belize
Are you star-struck? Never miss an opportunity to see your favorite celebrities on TV, in the movies and perhaps in person? It’s hard not to be enraptured by people like Beyonce, the Kardashians, and recent soccer hero Lionel Messi. These folks seem to have it...
Why a Caribbean Island Anniversary Trip Makes for a Longer, Stronger Marriage
Couples who want their unions to thrive have learned that a meaningful celebration every year does more than provide an excuse to pick up flowers, chocolates, or make a dinner reservation. “Research now shows that marking important anniversaries can actually help strengthen relationships,” say Drs....
Manta Island Resort: Proud Sponsor of Miss Earth Belize 2022
Beauty pageants date back to ancient Greece, but what we know today as the quintessential contest has roots in America: Atlantic City New Jersey officials were desperate to lure tourists to the seaside town in 1921 so they held the first Miss America Pageant to...
Grab This Manta Island Black Friday Deal Before It’s Gone
Must you have a degree in Economics—or a working knowledge of how the mathematics involved with the relationship between wealth and population are related—to comprehend the nuances of The Pareto Principle? It’s a solid theory that's used by business sorts to make a point. In...
How to See the Best of Belize Without the Crowds
Are you searching the Internet for travel information? Don’t be surprised if you run into destination-related articles offering to give you the good, bad, and ugly about destinations you’re considering. Among the most often cited negatives on bad and ugly lists are crowds. We’ve yet...
Belize in December? Celebrate the Holidays Island Style
Belize in December? Yes, please, you say to anyone who will listen. Could there be a better way to end a year that will forever be recalled as the year scientists ended the Covid nightmare by coming up with vaccines? Treat someone you adore to...