Why do couples, friends traveling together and families return to the same resort repeatedly? Some insist that repeat visits promise a stress-free sojourn while others are relieved to know that they won’t have to deal with a new property’s “unknowns.” Additional explanations include familiarity, comfort,...
What to Expect From a Snorkeling Adventure on Glover’s Reef This Summer
Workshop Facilitator Rachel Green pulled no punches when she authored a LinkedIn post about the power of expectations. She crafted a headline sure to get attention: “When expectations bite you in the butt...” she begins, before addressing the problem we all experience when we set...
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...
The Perfect Gift: Exciting Father’s Day Adventures in Belize
It’s that time of year again. You’re in search mode, trolling the Internet for unique Father’s Day gifts that won’t replicate the presents you’ve chosen for Dad over time. Forget the shirt, tie, and food basket. Your father deserves more than these boring options, so...
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 Quiet Season: Why Fall is the Best Time for Belize Island Life
It's no mystery that there are four seasons marked by climate shifts that transition our lives from winter to spring before we enjoy summers that invite the approach of fall. But in traditional Japanese circles, there are “72 micro-seasons,” according to a an article appearing...
Fishing Season in Belize: A Refined Caribbean Angler’s Escape
If you’ve fished all your life but never referred to yourself as a “refined Caribbean angler,” perhaps it’s time you adopted this title. Refined anglers hone their skills over time by balancing techniques and gear to perfectly align with environments that range from ocean battles...
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...