We are pleased to announce we have come up with the winners to our first-ever story contest! All the entries were more than worthy, each describing a variety of experiences. We certainly appreciate all of those who contributed. Each of our sales and administration team (and their spouses) read each of the entries. Through much discussion and debate, we have come up with 3 winners. There were at least 6 or 7 entries that were in the running and we had a difficult time picking the top 3. Over the next week, we will be sending out our 3 winning entries by email, for all of you to read. Without much further ado, our contest winners are as follows: First Prize - Karen Kachra - "I was a Belize virgin heading for Paradise Islands. Yes, this is a love story" Second Prize - Gary Fulmore - "A Second Honeymoon Adventure" Third Prize - Sophia Meulenberg - "Island 911" Special Mention - John Hutchinson - "The Artist" & "Lost At Sea" We will be posting the three winning entries in separate entries.
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Best Belize Experience Gift Ideas
2019-12-13
The Holidays are nearly here and trying to find the perfect gift can be a difficult experience. This year, avoid the malls, online shopping and non-eco friendly plastic packaging and give the gift of travel.
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Happy Garifuna Settlement Day, Belize!
2019-11-19
Today, November 19 is Garifuna Settlement Day and is one of the most important holidays of the year in Belize.
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Norm Hann: Paddling in Belize - Why I love Glover’s Atoll
2019-11-01
Norm Hann, one of North America’s leading master Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) instructors and a pioneer in the paddleboarding industry will be joining us for his 6th year in Belize.
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WE DID IT! Belize Tour Operator of the Year 2019
2019-10-25
We couldn’t have done it without all of the great people on our team in Belize. A big thank you goes out to everyone on the team that ensures each guest has an amazing experience.
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Belize Paddleboard Trip: Glover's SUP Adventure and Skills Camp with Norm Hann
2019-10-11
Norm Hann, one of North America’s leading stand up paddleboard (SUP) instructors will be joining us again in Belize from Feb 5-9, 2020 on the Glover's SUP Adventure and Skills Camp.