Kids say the funniest things. One little boy spoke up at the dinner table as the Thanksgiving turkey was being carved by a family member, asking, “Do turkeys come from Turkey?” It’s a logical question with an intriguing answer. According to South Carolina Department of Natural Resources historians, “Turkeys have been domesticated for centuries in the western hemisphere.”
These experts point to the turkey relics that have been found on domestic soil that date back to 25 A.D. “Turkey-raising may well be one of the oldest forms of organized meat production in the Northern Hemisphere,” researchers add, and Spanish explorers were so wild about the meat, they “took Mexican wild turkeys domesticated by the Aztecs home to Europe around 1519 where they “became highly sought after for gourmet dinners.”
Must you be in the U.S. to take part in this historic feast?
There’s a good chance this lesson in culinary history would have delighted the little boy eager to learn more about what he was about to eat, and if you look forward to Thanksgiving with great enthusiasm, have you thought about pairing your holiday festivities with a Caribbean vacation once winter has set in back home and you’re as eager for a great Thanksgiving dinner as you are for sun?
Make 2024 the year you give thanks for all the blessings that have been bestowed upon you at Belize’s Manta Island Resort where turkey, aquatic fun, and the opportunity to unwind puts a relaxing twist on this holiday.
Manta Island Resort is a family-friendly island that continually earns accolades for its gorgeous surroundings, welcoming staffers, generous All Inclusive Package, and a wide array of Add-Ons that allow every guest to customize a stay to suit their interests and budgets.
Located on Glover’s Reef, guests are especially intrigued by the reef’s history because it includes being a way-station for marauding pirates who used the reef as their staging base. Tell your little ones that they can not only have their fill of turkey during their stay, but plenty of pirate lore as well.
What’s on the dessert menu? How about savings?
In addition to looking forward to the traditional Thanksgiving repast served at the Black Coral Restaurant and Bar, you could discover yourself the lucky recipient of a discount on your stay if you are acting quickly to avail yourself of “The Ultimate Summer Escape.” This special extends past this year’s Thanksgiving date of November 28th to December 18th, giving you plenty of time to secure your deal.
If you’re interested (and who wouldn’t be?) you’ll want to act fast because there are a limited number of accommodations at Manta and you’ve still got choices. Bring the family. Make it a romantic Thanksgiving. Act now by calling the resort’s toll-free number (1-800-408-8224) and second helpings of turkey are guaranteed. And when you grab your luggage, pack light since this casual island never hosts the fashion police!
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