According to Wall Street Journal contributor Ben Zimmer, most people think that the words “bucket list” originated with the 2007 Jack Nicholson/Morgan Freeman movie of the same name about guys on a road trip to see places before they die, but surprisingly, the concept of...
A Slice of Heaven: A Magical Private Island Getaway in Belize
When the Christian publication Guideposts asked readers to describe their vision of heaven, not all of them said that cloud-filled skies filled with angels (and perhaps pearly gates monitored by St. Peter) would be found when they reached the end of their lives. Some readers...
Escape to the Unmatched Beauty of Belize in 2023
Because Belize is so well known for being the capital of aquatic adventures, not everyone is aware of the unmatched beauty this nation offers travelers starved for opportunities to bask in the glory of nature's gifts. Depending upon the amount of time you have on...
You Need a Belize Girl’s Getaway and the Sooner the Better!
You and your gal pals have talked endlessly about a girl’s getaway, but that chatter is as far as you have gotten. Why not make 2023 the year you stop talking and start planning? You deserve a break via an opportunity to be surrounded by...
How to See the Best of Belize Without the Crowds
Are you searching the Internet for travel information? Don’t be surprised if you run into destination-related articles offering to give you the good, bad, and ugly about destinations you’re considering. Among the most often cited negatives on bad and ugly lists are crowds. We’ve yet...
This Belize Private Island Makes Pipe Dreams Come True in 2023
Ever heard the term “pipe dream” and wondered what it means? The phrase was first used in an 1890 Chicago Tribune newspaper article that called aerial navigation “a pipe dream.” We now know that aerial navigation is anything but a pipe dream, as evidenced by...
If You Love Marine Adventures, Check Out This Belize Island Resort!
One of the most often cited reasons travelers flock to the Caribbean has to do with access to marine sporting activities. If you count yourself among these enthusiasts, there’s an island destination offering you so much access to everything you love to do, you’ll wonder...
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...
Belize: A Naturally Distanced Paradise You Should Explore in 2022
Few U.S. medical schools are as well-respected as Maryland’s Johns Hopkins, so when the school’s website broached the topic of social and physical distancing, doctors defined the practice as part of a series of COVID-related posts, offering fresh insights on the topic. As news of...
The Black Friday Deal of a Lifetime: Belize, Beaches and Bucket Lists
It’s rather unusual for a discussion about bucket lists to include the subject of deals and bargains, but these are not usual times. If your bucket list includes or is dominated by a wish to vacation on a tropical island that’s near enough to home...