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...
Beat The Crowds At This Intimate Belize Island Resort
Want to break the ice when you talk to a bunch of travelers who aren’t sharing? Introduce the subject of vacations ruined by crowds and you may not be able to shut down the conversation! It happens to even the most intrepid travelers; tales of...
Come to this Belize Island for the Sun and Stay for the Rum!
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....
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...