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[…]
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.
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]