Do you get nostalgic every time you see the words spring break? Those of us of a certain age are especially sentimental about the wild times we enjoyed in the past, recalling the pulsating sounds of beach-bar blenders, raunchy wet t-shirt contests, and the establishment...
Adventure-Ready Families Are Choosing Belize Islands Over Theme Parks in 2026
When the first Disney theme park opened in 1955, the cost for admission was $1 for adults and 50 cents for kids. Over time, other theme parks were launched, but nothing compares to Disney World's wonder. That said, admissions increased over time, and according to...
The Healing Power of Island Vacations: Why Belize Stands Out
Given global, political, and economic tensions erupting at the dawn of 2026 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...
How to Have the Most Memorable Belize Adventure Vacation Ever
Have you ever wondered what makes a vacation memorable? It’s a topic that’s of so much interest, that editors at Conde Nast Traveler magazine turned to scientists at the University of Texas for answers, some of which may surprise you. According to those scientists, we...
Winter Snorkeling in Belize? It Doesn’t Get Any Better!
Historians dispute the origins of snorkel gear. Some insist these tubes originated as hollow reeds used by ancient Greek and Assyrian soldiers as breathing tubes. Others give Aristotle credit after he observed and described “an elephant swimming underwater.” Add the Italian artist Leonardo DaVinci to...
Families Who Love the Water: Why Manta Is Perfect for Active Kids
Next time you’re out and about, conduct some behavioral research. You’re not imagining things if you notice that the children you spot are focused on their phones. This phenomenon has caused the pediatric community to become alarmed by the negative impact too much screen time—and...
Adventure and Relaxation Come Together on Our Caribbean Island
Do the words “tropical island” trigger fanciful and imaginative journeys that are so colorful, you can almost feel the sun and breezes wash across your body? This is the reaction most of us have when we spot photos of palm trees sprinkled along sugar-white beaches....
Make 2026 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...
Belize Vacation Lovers — Vote for Manta Island Resort and Win Amazing Prizes!
A Harvard University study examined the way people responded when asked for their opinions on various subjects. Researchers didn’t care about the answers. They were looking for ways folks in their study reacted to the question, “What’s your opinion?” Some respondents felt perfectly comfortable having...
Why Belize Adventure Tours Belong on Every 2026 Vacation Itinerary
Dr. Charlotte Russell knows a thing or two about the advantages of taking adventures, having turned her passion for helping others into a career that pairs her fascination with travel with her career as a therapist. According to Dr. Russell, there are more ways to...