Making promises. It’s easy to do. Not so easy to make good on them. Think about the promises you made to yourself in 2023. Perhaps you vowed to lose weight, change jobs, pursue the hobby you haven’t found time for. Maybe you’re in a relationship...
Manta Island Resort: Where Barefoot Luxury, Innovation, and Relaxation Converge
If travel always heads your list of things to do—no matter the time of year or season—you’ll be interested in the recent Forbes magazine article that took a different approach to presenting 2024 travel trends. Contributor Brittany Anas describes four trends that “are out in...
Surprise Your Valentine With a Private Island Stay off Belize’s Coast
When readers discovered the section of Fodor’s online presence that allowed them to express opinions about whether couples like hanging out with other couples during romantic getaways, responses from travelers of all ages flowed in like a waterfall. For some, meeting new people is the...
Here’s Why Your Next Retreat Should Be on This Belize Island
The word retreat has fascinating connotations. Armies retreat when winning a battle becomes impossible. Monks and nuns retreat to cloistered life to focus on God without worldly interruptions. For most of us, retreats can be life-changing opportunities to commune with work colleagues outside the office....
How to Plan The Perfect 2024 Belize Family Winter Vacation
Planning for a 2024 winter vacation should never be done solo. Kids get a kick out of being in on destination selections and preparations involved with planning a lively escape. Kids get so enthused about winter getaways, they write about their adventures after returning to...
Book Your 2024 Belize Island Holiday Right Now? You Bet!
Journalist Emma Sparks got it right when she claimed that “in a world where spontaneity in travel is almost fetishized, meticulous planners – a group with which I proudly identify – tend to get a bad rep.” To further support her case for planning ahead,...
2023 Black Friday Offers at Manta Island Resort
Forbes magazine business contributor Anthony Bahr called the 80/20 Rule an essential business tool. “That’s why it works,” he adds, explaining that Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto was the first to declare that 80% of all results are due to 20% of all actions. Over time,...
Belize Private Island Rental: 4-Night vs 7-Night Stay Choices
Web designer Chris Krolo dreamed of buying and selling tropical islands as a kid, so when he grew up and had the opportunity to do just that, he fell into the business almost by accident. He designed a directory of private islands for sale using...
Renew Your Wedding Vows on a Private Belize Island and Save a Fortune!
The numbers are out and they’re impressive, say Economy and Business writers Erica Pandey and Carly Mallenbaum. The two took a deep dive into the economics of contemporary weddings and renewal ceremonies and declared 2023 to be the era of over-the-top celebrations. How pricey has it...
Manta Island Resort: World Winner of 2023 TripAdvisor Awards
If you have no clue what distinguishes a Caribbean resort with a 5-star rating from those earning fewer stars, that probably has something to do with providing six important criteria that must be met to earn that top ranking: Having an aesthetic that encompasses a...