Caye Caulker Prepares for The Return of Lobster Fest
After two years, the three-day long festival is back and the island prepares to draw crowds from all over Belize.
Sun, Sand, and Sushi at El Ben Cabañas
The Northern side of Caye Caulker in Belize, that was formed when the island was split in two by Hurricane Hattie in 1961, remained underdeveloped over the years. The last five years have seen major progress in development! El Ben Cabanas Resort is one of the highly rated resorts that[…]
The Ultimate Girl’s Getaway at El Ben Cabañas
Gather your closest girlfriends and plan an unforgettable girls’ trip to El Ben Cabañas in Caye Caulker. Here’s our ultimate guide for the perfect girls’ getaway at El Ben. Book the Perfect Cabaña Our double cabañas with adjoining doors are perfect for accommodating groups. Book an oceanfront or ocean view[…]
The Story of El Ben Cabañas
When Zaira and Brian McWhirter first visited Belize on vacation 12 years ago, they had no intentions of ever opening a resort. During their visit, they not only fell in love with Belize’s breathtaking islands, but the hospitality and friendly disposition of the Belizean people. Belize reminded Zaira so much[…]
Belize Removes COVID-19 Entry Test Requirements, Mask Regulations and National Curfew
Since May 2020, there have been strict regulations in Belize regarding the usage of face masks in public. After nearly two years, these regulations are being relaxed, along with a few more key changes.
A Tropical New Year’s in Caye Caulker at El Ben Cabañas
When we think about tropical vacations it’s only natural to envision white beaches and dancing palms. But staying at The El Ben Cabanas Resort was a great reminder that there’s so much more to island getaways than I’d remembered. A group of my closest friends and family and I had[…]
El Ben Cabañas Receives Tourism Gold Standard Recognition
The Tourism Gold Standard Recognition Program was implemented by the Belize Tourism Board in an effort to address the new health and safety challenges presented by Covid-19. The program includes improved guidelines and operation protocols for hotels and restaurants while only minimally impacting the guest experience. The program has raised the[…]
Environmental Sustainability at El Ben
As Belizean cayes and islands undergo rapid development, the main threat to mangrove habitats and ecosystems becomes destruction and removal. Most of the time, especially for development purposes, mangrove-protected shorelines are totally destroyed. Not only does this harm the organism being damaged, but it represents a loss for a number[…]
COVID-19 Safety & Policies
All Travellers Coming into Belize are Required to Present a Negative COVID-19 Test Effective August 9th, 2021 all travellers, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, entering Belize through the Philip Goldson International Airport from other countries will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test. A negative result of either a COVID-19[…]
El Ben Cabanas: Five Reasons to Visit the Beautiful Caye Caulker in Belize
1. Laid-back Ambience The island’s motto has always been “Go Slow” and it’s taken seriously by both locals and tourists. On Caye Caulker, the main ways to get around are on foot, bicycle or golf cart. Since the island is relatively small (only five miles long), it’s way too easy[…]