Could there be a better resource for learning about the formation of coral reefs minus the scientific lingo than the National Ocean Service? This agency is one of the most important research arms of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where both the past...
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The Healing Power of Island Vacations: Why Belize Stands Out
Given global, political, and economic tensions erupting at the dawn of 2025 in so dramatic a way, it’s easy to feel powerless. For wise folks who understand that turmoil presents a challenge rather than an excuse for a pity party, prioritizing vacations can be a...
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,...
Indulge in Secluded Beaches and Private Villas This Winter
Friar Enrico dal Covolo, S.D.B. knows a thing or two about indulgences as a Catholic scholar and President-Dean of the Vatican’s Pontificium Institutum Altioris Latinitatis, so when he describes the history of indulgences, you can count on his expertise. These original pardons can be traced...
Make 2025 Your Year of Adventure and Relaxation
Do you set vacation goals? If so, you’re probably more organized than most because you want to be sure you maximize every moment of your escape. Blogger Angie Bellemare offers readers advice on how to stick to the goals you set for yourself. Among them...
Why Every Month is Ideal for Vacationing in Belize!
Once you are weary of everyone in your circle telling you that you must vacation in Belize, it’s time to choose a date. You do some research and find out that every month is ideal to visit the only English-speaking Central American nation in the...
Vote Now! Help Manta Island Resort Shine in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards
If you’ve followed high-profile vote certifications, you know that contests are of great importance—whether the vote happens to be for a government official, or an opportunity to recognize the Best of the Best. This is especially important if you travel because you’re making a big...
Why a January Digital Detox is Best Launched on a Tropical Island
The Concordia University psychology department is but one of many entities identifying the downside of the digital technology that has come to pervade our lives. Scientists have even come up with a name for the stress we suffer when we have no access to our...
Trade Harsh Winter For an All-inclusive Belize Island Vacation
The list of potential dangers associated with winter is long and harrowing. During winter, everything from car accidents triggered by blizzards, freezing rain, high winds, and other hazards are commonplace. To make matters worse, law enforcement reports that some drivers insist on texting while navigating...
Plan Your Dream Private Island Getaway in Belize – 2025 Adventures Await
The idea of owning a remote island has long captured the imagination, and it’s easy to see why, islands are magical—which is why vacationers flock to them. If the idea of wearing a parka and boots during an island stay has no appeal to you,...