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Condos, investment properties, residential and commercial lots, Ambergris Caye has a booming real estate industry. With the market growing and the island ever developing, owning real estate on La Isla Bonita is an investment you don’t want to miss.
Read moreThe Caribbean is known for its love of good rum. If you ask any Belizean, “What’s their spirit of choice?” rum will surely be among the top! There is no shortage of local rums in Belize, and among this tropical libation is the highly acclaimed Tiburon Rum.
Read morePack your bags and book your flight, the dates for Belize’s Lobster Festivals are out, and you won’t want to miss out on these tasty festivals! Three destinations, plenty of entertainment, and some of the most delicious lobster meals around, all in celebration of the opening of the Spiny Lobster Fishing Season.
Read moreThe Easter Holidays are here, and we are ready for some island fun! A top destination for both Belizeans and foreign visitors, the 2023 Easter on La Isla Bonita is shaping up to be one of the best yet. There is plenty of activities for the whole family, from beach parties to egg hunts and live entertainment.
Read moreTucked away on the western side of San Pedro Town on a back road in the Boca del Rio is San Pedro’s newest dining experience. A sister business and right around the block from the popular Sandy Toes Beach Bar, The Purple Pelican Restaurant has brought fine dining to the area.
Read moreEveryone who knows me knows that Asian food is one of my favorite cuisines, just below my beloved Belizean food. Feed me sushi, noodles, and even a bowl of good fried rice, and I’m a happy girl with a full belly. One of my favorite restaurants serving Asian cuisine here in Ambergris Caye is Grand Caribe’s Aqua Belize. I’ve long been a fan of their Voodoo sushi roll and shumai (shrimp dumplings).
Now that Aqua has released a new menu with some creative Asian Fusion dishes, and of course, I had to try them, I now have some new favorites!
In a sea of festive colors and to the sounds of Soca music, Belizeans across the country celebrate the most important day on our calendar, Independence Day. For the last two years, Belize’s special day celebrations were kept small due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but this year the festivities returned grander than ever!
Read moreBelize’s toughest race is back in action after a year’s hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022 four-day La Ruta Maya River Challenge will take place over the weekend of Friday, March 4th to Monday, March 7th, commemorating National Heroes and Benefactors Day. Sponsored by the beer of Belize, Belikin, this annual race attracts both amateur and professional athletes from across the globe.
Read moreStarting, November 3, WestJet resumed flights to Belize from Toronto, Canada. WestJet’s flight to Belize is seasonal, visiting every Wednesday and Saturday with the last flight for the winter season departing Belize on April 30, 2022. Southwest Airlines will resume its daily flights to Belize from Houston on Sunday, November 7. Southwest’s flight from Denver will resume on Saturday, November 20, flying to Belize every Saturday after for the winter season through April 2022.
Read moreConsidering all the health and safety protocols, and to stimulate the economy, San Pedro’s local government hosts a monthly San Pedro Market Day. The event promotes local entrepreneurs by providing a safe market venue for both visitors and residents to visit.
Read moreBelize started welcoming international guests on October 1, 2020. Since then, our travel regulations have continuously evolved, making it easier to visit the country. Under the Belize Tourism Board’s (BTB) most recent travel regulation update, COVID-19 tests are no longer needed if a visitor is fully immunized. For those not vaccinated yet, the PCR test required timeframe has increased from within 72 hours to 96 hours of travel and 48 hours for the rapid test.
Read moreBlessed in location, Belize’s tropical climate and fertile lands allow for a bountiful array of fruits and vegetables to thrive. There is never a shortage of locally grown fresh fruits at a market near you, from bananas to the more exotic Dragon Fruit. While some fruits are seasonal, like mangos and plums, others grow year-round. So how do you enjoy your daily serving of fruits?
Read moreAfter almost a year of lockdowns, stay at home orders, and border closures, we are slowly returning to a new norm under the current COVID-19 pandemic. There have been some tough times, forcing us to adapt to a new way of living. Even with the increased health measures and mandatory mask-wearing, I am glad we have reached a point where we can go out and enjoy some time at our favorite restaurant or hangout spot.
Read moreIn just under a week, Belize will finally reopen the Philip Goldson Interational Airport. Starting October 1st, Phase 3 of Belize’s Travel Reopening Plan will commence. During this time only limited travel will be allowed under the set guidelines if the Traveller Classifications and Entry Requirements.
Read moreIf you have fond memories of your travels at any destination across Belize, please share a picture of your Belizean vacation to [email protected] with a short caption describing the image. We will share it on our social media page with the hashtag #dreamingofbelize. Let us remember our great Belizean adventures together while planning for the day when once again, we can explore My Beautiful Belize.
Read moreVacationing has evolved, especially for families, and many are choosing to travel with their children at a young age. As a first-time mom, I took my child on her first in-country trip at five months and on her first vacation to another country at 15 months. There is a joy to traveling with your children, but it does come with its challenges and additional expenses.
Read moreWith plenty of fun entertainment and the usual ‘sun, sand and sea’ attraction, places like Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker and the Placencia Peninsula are key destinations. To make the most of your holiday getaway, we recommend some early planning.
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