Amber Thrane manages to run her business and juggle the responsibilities of making sure her husband, three kids, a dog, turtle, and fish all thrive. One way she makes this happen is by emphasizing family getaways—especially those that are fun and educational. One of Amber’s...
Build A Great Itinerary For Your Island-Based Belize Family Vacation
Are you busy planning a Belize family vacation? Lucky you! This is an ideal destination for families because everyone speaks English. What’s the first step you must take before you pack? Find the ideal resort—a Caribbean sanctuary that prioritizes kids. Manta Island Resort, off Belize’s...
The Ocean in Belize Isn’t Just a View — It’s the Highlight of Your All Inclusive Island Stay
Can simply looking at a body of water give us pleasure and alter the body’s physiological and emotional perspectives? It can, writes Kathleen Holder whose University of California journal article explains that a single glance at a waterway can heighten every one of your senses—even...
Think You’ve Seen It All? This Belize Island Resort Will Surprise You
It’s no secret that human beings love surprises, but did you know that we need surprises too? Dr. Jill Suttie explains why in her Greater Good magazine (a science-based publication focused on a meaningful life). “Surprise, whether good or bad, is critical for bringing vitality...
Manta Island Resort Wins Two 2026 Tripadvisor Best of the Best Awards!
Gamblers love doubling down when placing bets. We’re charmed when we encounter identical twins, and who doesn’t love getting a great two-for-one deal when we shop? Two is always better than one, which is why folks at Belize's Manta Island Resort were thrilled to have...
Can’t Decide How to Spend Your Belize Summer Getaway? Sample Everything!
Culinary historians writing for The Kitchn.com website would like you to know that a Smorgasbord is not just a buffet. It’s a Swedish culinary tradition with roots originating in the 14th century when society’s elite placed an assortment of bread, butter, and cheeses on dining...
Discover the Belize Barrier Reef from the Comfort of a Private Island Resort
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...