As Belize’s number one tourist spot, the Belize Barrier Reef is not only a unique Western Hemisphere attraction, but it surpasses Australia’s equally famous barrier reef because Belize’s version is a “double barrier,” one of only six on Earth. It’s visible from space, say astronauts,...
What Makes Belize Perfect for Your Laid-Back Summer Vacation?
Perfection can be hard to achieve, especially when it comes to travel. The demands on mind and body made during long flights can be debilitating, and there is nothing more frustrating than spending a fortune on an overseas vacation, only to find that you didn’t...
At Belize’s Manta Island Resort, Everyone Speaks Namaste!
Journalist Julia Belluz was so enamored with yoga, she authored an article for Vox based on research she gathered from 50 scientific studies on the topic. Her findings won’t surprise anyone who is a yoga convert; they already know that no activity comes close to...
Unwind Completely: The Restorative Power of Private Island Vacations in Belize
Before batteries, digital displays, and satellites kept them functional, the earliest clocks relied on tightly coiled springs to keep running. The clock’s operation depended upon a continuous unwinding of those springs, at which point, time literally stopped. The energy expended by those clocks is the...
The Ultimate Summer Escape: Glover’s Reef Atoll is Your Ticket to Paradise
Tired of the same old summer getaway? Why not start a new tradition of adventure, fun, and learning just a few hours away in Belize where Glover’s Reef Atoll is known for transporting visitors back in time? Just one of four atolls in the Western...
The Benefits Of Renting An Island In Belize For A Group Getaway
Can you imagine your corporate, business, or organization's group enjoying the entirety of a Caribbean island that’s staffed by professional, unobtrusive staffers? No need. Manta Island Resort, off Belize’s coastline, is designed to host group get-togethers and the cost of this experience is less than...
Swap Your Routine for an Exotic Respite During This All-Inclusive Belize Vacation
What does your daily routine look like? Repetitive schedules may check all boxes off on your daily to-do lists, but did you know that routines can impact your sense of well-being? Ask therapists about this double-edged sword and you’ll learn that routines can trigger burnouts,...
Why May Is Prime Time for Snorkeling and Reef Exploration in Belize
If you’re as concerned about the survival of endangered species as most of us are, you probably did a happy dance when reading that a U.S. federal court recently struck down provisions of what journalists called “an assault on the Endangered Species Act.” This important...
Don’t Risk Disappointment. Plan Your Belize Island Resort Stay Now to Beat the Odds!
When Dr. Katherine Marshall Woods’ article, “The Power of Disappointment,” ran in the online edition of Psychology Today, there was a chance her own disappointments may have contributed to her editorial. After all, everyone’s perception shifts when we deal with disappointment, even when we acknowledge...
Why Smaller Belize Resorts Create Better Luxury Experiences
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...