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...
Belize Vacation Guide (Where to Stay on Belize Islands & Atolls)
Travelers miss a lot when they frequent land-locked countries, thus the reason seasoned vacationers prefer Belize is because inland sites are beautiful but the nation’s islands and atolls are spectacular. Not sure how to differentiate the two because you snoozed through geology class? An atoll,...
This Belize Private Island Makes Pipe Dreams Come True in 2024
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...
Seeking the Ideal 2024 Family Getaway? This Private Island is Exceptional
If you’ve ever read tales of woe written by parents who took their young kids abroad, you might have become so wary, you decided to wait until your offspring get older. Some of the blog posts popping up on search engines tell these harrowing tales:...
Craving a Fishing Vacation? Make This Belize Island Your Destination
Because just about everything under the sun is being studied these days, it should come as no surprise that fishing has gotten plenty of time under the microscope, writes Scott Mackenthun in his The Free Press article. Mackenthun’s research has led him to conclude that...
This Belize Island Resort Makes the Perfect Caribbean Vacation Easy, No Matter What You’re Looking For
As the global hospitality industry recovers, hotels, and resorts are taking a fresh look at what guests want and need from their getaways. To identify trends more closely, folks at Cvent.com undertook research into “guest types,” suggesting that one of the best ways to attract...
Regret Not Traveling More? This Private Belize Island Can Remedy That!
Writer Jay Hill received this fascinating assignment: His job was to find out what percentage of people in the U.S. regret not traveling enough throughout their lifetimes. Hill tapped an impressive study conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of Priceline that revealed stunning results. Of...
Manta Island Resort: A Romantic Belize Honeymoon Destination
Planning a wedding is not easy these days, as traditions and customs change often enough to allow couples to be more creative. Vogue magazine outlines some of the major trends being adopted by couples in 2023, including prioritizing receptions over highly-formal religious ceremonies, mid-day affairs...
How to Vacation Like a Celebrity in Belize
Are you star-struck? Never miss an opportunity to see your favorite celebrities on TV, in the movies and perhaps in person? It’s hard not to be enraptured by people like Beyonce, the Kardashians, and recent soccer hero Lionel Messi. These folks seem to have it...
Manta Island Resort: Proud Sponsor of Miss Earth Belize 2022
Beauty pageants date back to ancient Greece, but what we know today as the quintessential contest has roots in America: Atlantic City New Jersey officials were desperate to lure tourists to the seaside town in 1921 so they held the first Miss America Pageant to...