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Long before the historic battle of 1798, the tiny island we know as St. George’s Caye had another name and a fascinating place in Belize’s…
Read moreJust eight miles from Belize City, Saint George’s Caye is a hidden gem where history meets serenity. Once the site of the 1798 Battle of St. George’s Caye, today it’s a quiet escape of sandy paths, hammocks, turquoise seas, and star-filled skies. With no crowds, cars, or cruise ports—just a short private boat ride away—you’ll find the perfect place to unplug and slow down.
Read moreSeptember in Belize bursts with pride and tradition. Known as “The September Celebrations,” it’s a month of parades, culture, and history—an invitation to experience the nation at its most vibrant.
Read moreAfter a COVID-19 pandemic pause for the last two years, Belize is preparing to host its popular September celebrations, again honoring the country’s month of patriotism. After public health restrictions were lifted in April this year, the National Celebrations Commission announced that they would resume the traditional events this September. In San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, the celebrations will be observed with patriotic parades, ceremonies for the Battle of St. George’s Caye and Independence Day, a Soca festival, and the anticipated carnival road march, among other activities still to be confirmed.
Read moreDuring this time of year our beautiful Belizean national anthem is stuck on replay in my head, and what I love so much about the song is the vivid imagery the words conjure.
Read moreSeptember is the one month of the year that Belizeans at home and abroad eagerly await; it is the month of celebration, of patriotism and…
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