According to economist Timothy Taylor, “Compared to workers in most other high-income countries, Americans tend to work more hours per year. An American worker is at 1,811 hours/year, while a German worker is at 1,340 hours/year,” Taylor adds. “If one thinks in terms of 40-hour...
8 Epic Belize Experiences Await You in 2027!
A few years ago, wordsmiths began ranting about the overuse of the word epic, noting that it originated with the Greek word “epikos,” used to describe stories and poems in which heroes saved the day. The word morphed into an adjective in the late 16th...
Why September in Belize is Filled With Weather Surprises and Impressive Savings
Because September is an important part of the Caribbean’s lush green season—in concert with the peak of the Atlantic Ocean’s hurricane cycle—northerners are often persuaded to avoid Belize this month. Those folks obviously haven’t been keeping up with micro-climate shifts that are producing incredible changes...
Beat Those Winter Blues: Plan Your Belize Island Escape Now!
This may come as a surprise to you, but according to experts in the field of mental health, “winter blues” and “seasonal affective disorder (SAD)” are two different diagnoses. Winter blues strikes when days grow short, the urge to go to bed early can't be...
Celebrate the 2026 Holidays in Style During Your Belize Getaway
Once upon a time, typical North American Christmas celebrations involved having snow tires mounted on cars, frantically wrapping gifts, packing car trunks, and slogging to one family member’s home to celebrate the holiday season. These scenarios were rendered wistfully by the likes of Currier and...
Why October & November Are the Secret Best Time to Visit a Belize Private Island
Did you know that October and November are the best months to visit Caribbean hot spots? Kids are back in school. Summer vacations are no more than memories in the minds of folks who treasure their late in year holidays, and tourists who don't mind...
Are You Up For a Night Dive During Your Belize Adventure?
It was hard to ignore the heated conversation at the table next to ours as we gathered to watch the night sky descend over the beach during our getaway to Manta Island Resort. A couple of fervent divers argued that daytime dives are the ultimate...
Embracing Belize’s Winter Warmth: The Perks of Traveling South When it’s Chilly
Barbara McAlister, a self-admitted “nerd word fan,” examined the history of the word “perk.” Once the domain of coffee aficionados who wouldn’t consider a cup of coffee that hadn’t been percolated, it’s now used in place of the word benefit, extending its reach to privileges,...
Stargaze on a Private Island in Belize Far From the City Lights
Few of us realize how dramatically city lights impact our ability to experience natural wonders scattered across the heavens. If you paid attention to the solar eclipse taking place on August 11, 2026, you already know that your chances of seeing this rare overlapping of...
What Is The Climate Like In Belize In The Fall? Find Out For Yourself!
“Leisure tourism is highly dependent on local climatic conditions, especially in the case of beach or activity holidays,” say scholars at MPDI, a pioneer in open access publishing. How important are weather factors? MPDI researchers say that “The weather is decisive for 43% of tourists...