Situated off the Belize coast, the great Blue Hole is located right in the center of the Lighthouse Reef ecosystem. With an underwater sinkhole measuring around 984 feet, this plunges down 394 feet deep and gives divers a clear paradise to explore and enjoy. The Great Blue Hole and the reef that surrounds this area […]
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The Great Blue Hole Travel Experiences
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Belize Barrier Reef
The Belize Barrier Reef is often rearmed to be the greatest reef of the West Indies. The Reef came into the public eye when Sir Charles Darwin went to this region in the year 1842 to conduct his studies and experiments on the growth and evolution of coral reefs. The statement made by Darwin led […]
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Belize Resorts and Hotels
Belize District The Great House: New meets old in the heart of the historic Fort George area of Belize City, where this colonial home has been restored and converted into a charming inn, sure to please both business and holiday travellers. Maruba Resort & Jungle Spa: The jungle north of Belize City provides a lush […]
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Underwater in the Seven Wonders of the World – Belize Barrier Reef
Can you ever create a barrier between you and Mother Nature? Isn’t it just impossible? Similar it is to believe that this lovely mountain reef in this part of the world could be so beautiful. The Belize Barrier has reason to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World underwater. Located in the city […]
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Travel to Belize on a Budget – Affordable Accommodations, Dinning and Experiences in Belize
If you are planning a trip to Belize there are many options available to combine airfare and hotel accommodations that will save you a lot of money. Most travel websites and agents can be very helpful with package deals. I want to draw your attention to specific hotels, restaurants and attractions in Belize that you […]
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The Great Blue Hole Travel Experiences
Situated off the Belize coast, the great Blue Hole is located right in the center of the Lighthouse Reef ecosystem. With an underwater sinkhole measuring around 984 feet, this plunges down 394 feet deep and gives divers a clear paradise to explore and enjoy. The Great Blue Hole and the reef that surrounds this area […]
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Belize Barrier Reef
The Belize Barrier Reef is often rearmed to be the greatest reef of the West Indies. The Reef came into the public eye when Sir Charles Darwin went to this region in the year 1842 to conduct his studies and experiments on the growth and evolution of coral reefs. The statement made by Darwin led […]
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Underwater in the Seven Wonders of the World – Belize Barrier Reef
Can you ever create a barrier between you and Mother Nature? Isn’t it just impossible? Similar it is to believe that this lovely mountain reef in this part of the world could be so beautiful. The Belize Barrier has reason to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World underwater. Located in the city […]
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Fallen Stones Butterfly Ranch & Jungle Lodge
Many years ago, a mother took her eight year-old son to the British Museum. The moment he saw the butterfly collection, his life was changed forever. His immediate fascination with these delicate, beautiful creations of nature eventually brought him to the rainforests of Belize, where Ray Harberd realized his dream of building a butterfly ranch. […]
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Belize in one word – Complete
Belize is a Central American country that was formerly referred to as the British Honduras. Belize has Mexico and Guatemala flanking it, and is the only country in Central America that was a British colony. Belize is also the only Anglophone country in Central America. Belize is also one of the heavenliest locations in the […]
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All Inclusive Resorts in Belize
When you’re traveling on a budget, you often worry about the moment when you would have to take out your wallet, and that’s usually every couple of hours or so. How then do you expect to enjoy if you have to worry about such things? Aren’t vacations supposed to be about pampering yourself and keeping […]
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Diving off the Coast of Belize
You are in a different part of the biosphere… under the water… floating with the marine life of the kind you never thought existed or those that you had seen on television or just read about with fascination… you swim in amidst the beautiful coral reefs, they seem like the milestones for your way under […]
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Chechem Hah – Maya pottery cave
Atop the Vaca Plateau in the Cayo District, rests a small subsistence farm belonging to the Moralez family, who only recently discovered a cave on their property while hunting with their dogs. You can imagine their amazement when, upon later exploring the cave, they found over sixty intact Maya jars and other pottery that have […]
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Best Restaurants in Belize
Belize District Chon Saan Palace Restaurant:This Chinese restaurant was established in 1974 in Belize City. Live seafood tanks will tempt you with lobster, shrimp and fish, and their extensive menu is sure to satisfy all tastes. Fort Street Restaurant: A Belize City establishment that offers a wide variety of creative specialties featuring the local bounty […]
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Chon Saan Palace Restaurant
The Chon Saan Palace Chinese restaurant opened for business in Belize City in 1974, and has become one of the city’s oldest establishments. We have mentioned before that nine out of ten restaurants here are owned and operated by Belizeans of Chinese descent. Chon Saan could easily be considered the premier ethnic restaurant in the […]
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Fort Street Restaurant
As you seek out the Fort Street Restaurant in Belize City, you will first notice the lovely old colonial-style residence that houses the establishment. Surrounded by lush greenery, the manor has withstood the tests of time and nature since 1928. While “Number Four, Fort Street” is well known for its fine food, it also accommodates […]
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Clarissa Falls Restaurant
Having frequently mentioned Clarissa Falls Resort, and the delicious food served there, we decided it was high time to do a column featuring the restaurant in its own right. Clarissa Falls has become our favourite San Ignacio area lunch spot, and not only because owner/manager Chena Galvez is high on our list of favourite Belizean […]
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Elvi’s Kitchen
No trip to San Pedro would be complete without eating at Elvi’s, a great little restaurant laid out under a spreading flamboyant tree. Not only are the food and ambience unique, but the story behind the place is full of hope and inspiration. In 1974, before many tourists had discovered Ambergris Caye, Elvi Staines installed […]
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Cayo Espanto
This idyllic piece of real estate is the brainchild of Jeff Gram, an American entrepreneur, and the result of six years of work. While the rates may push it right off the “must stay” list for most folks (US$500/night, and up), there are those who will find this lavish lifestyle the perfect way to mark […]
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Luba Hati Hotel
When Europe and Belize meet in Placencia, the result is a delightful surprise for guests of Luba Hati. Owners Mariuccia Levoni and Franco Gentile have created a small hotel with Mediterranean sophistication that blends beautifully into the relaxed, tropical landscape. Your first glimpse of Luba Hati is an impressive one, as you follow the path […]
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