If you've ever been asked whether you'd prefer to stay at a large, crowded Caribbean resort or a small, tropical boutique property, there's a good chance you always choose the latter. After all, if you think about how much people gain by keeping things small...
Snorkeling v. Scuba in Belize: Which Is Right for You?
An impressive number of tourists ask this question as they prepare to take Caribbean vacations: Should I focus on snorkeling or scuba diving? Some call it the ultimate dilemma because both activities are so enjoyable. But before you address this choice, you’ll need a place...
What Is It Like to Stay on a Remote Island Resort? Heavenly!
Travel writers count on opinions and surveys to deliver news of vacation spots that satisfy myriad tastes. Some folks, say these surveys, consider world capitals to be the ultimate getaway. Others focus on exotic cultures that satisfy traveler curiosities. Is there one experience that is...
Remote Belize Cayes Deliver the Ultimate in Solitude and Seclusion
Have you ever thought seriously about your need for solitude? If your answer is no, you probably possess the signature traits of an extrovert—someone who finds ultimate pleasure and joy being around lots of people as often as possible. On the other hand, if you...
Bring on the Memories: Make Your Spring Break Destination a Lush Belize Island
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...