Believe it or not, the worldwide market for private island sales is hot! If you’re shaking your head in disbelief, is it because you assume that only celebs, power brokers, royalty, and moguls can afford to add an island to their portfolios? While you’re probably...
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,...
The Best of Both Worlds: Adventure and Relaxation at Manta Island Resort
Forbes journalist Sara Young Wang asked readers a question that may resonate with you: “Have you ever gone on a vacation with the intention of rest and rejuvenation, but then find yourself about to return to work still tired and not as refreshed as you’d...
8 Epic Belize Experiences Await You in 2025!
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...
Start a New Tradition: Visit This Belize Island in 2025
Wall Street Journal reporter Ann-Marie Alcantara suggests a new way of thinking about New Year’s resolutions: “What if we set and started them in ... October?” she asks. This wasn’t her original idea, she admits, having discovered this October Theory on social media. Reasons for...
Best Time to Visit Belize? That’s up to You!
December is snorkeling and diving paradise. Wildlife watchers glimpse Red-footed boobies, sharks, and rays. It’s a holiday trip you’ll never forget. January delivers temperatures ranging from 75-to-78 degrees F. Migratory birds like hummingbirds, terns, tanagers, and warblers arrive from the north, and Scarlet macaws show...
Stress-Free Family Fun: Where to Find the Perfect Belize Vacation
Travel writer Judy Koutsky makes no apologies when she takes her kids out of school for a trip abroad. Overseas travel is more important than sitting in a classroom, she believes, agreeing with pediatric mental health expert Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, who advises parents who follow...
Three Epic Adventures You Must Try During a Belize Holiday
How many years have you drawn up a carefully crafted list of New Year’s resolutions? According to the 2024 Pew Research Center, the older we get, the fewer resolutions we make! If you’re of a certain age you may scratch your head when you read...
How To Take The Ultimate Vacation In Belize
Travel+Leisure magazine author Evie Carrick suggests that intrepid travelers commit to taking an “ultimate vacation every decade.” If your next milestone is on the horizon, it's never too early to start planning. What defines the ultimate vacation? Age and budget impact your decision, as does...
Dreaming of a Private Island Honeymoon? We Tell You How to Make That Happen!
Here comes the bride and she’s wearing a bikini and swim fins! That may sound bizarre to you, but destination weddings are getting to be creative affairs, where couples let their imaginations blossom. If the idea of asking friends and family to fly to the...