We are all saddened by BP oil disaster in the Gulf and have been following the developments with great concern. Our hearts go out for the people and the marine life in the region that have been so critically affected. The prevailing ocean currents have been pushing the oil along the Gulf Coast States and north towards the Atlantic. In Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula we are fortunate in that the currents and prevailing winds will ensure that the oil will not come our way. No one knows what the longer term cumulative effects will be of this unprecedented environmental disaster. We do hope that this event will be the catalyst that will push us to make fundamental changes to energy policy and how we regulate offshore oil development in the US, Canada and elsewhere around the world. Click here for an interacive map of the effected areas...
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The Best Places to Stay in Belize
2021-08-13
We all have dream vacations that we would like to take. Some of us want to experience ancient architecture. Others want to experience foreign cultures or enjoy exotic cuisine.
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Vaccination of Belize's Tourism Sector Given Priority
2021-04-12
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) announced the start of a vaccination program that gives priority to tourism sector front-line workers. On March 30, 2021 the second phase of the National Covid-19 immunization campaign started, which includes member
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A Legend in Belize
2021-03-24
Sharon Matola, a biologist and environmentalist, has had a huge impact on
the tiny country of Belize, and it is with great sadness that we learn of
her passing. As they say, it all started with the ‘Best little Zoo in the
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Covid Test Requirements for International Travel
2021-01-26
Latest Update: July 15, 2022 - this blog will be updated as requirements expand
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Reasons Why Belize Should Be Your First Travel Destination
2021-01-22
We are all ready to turn the page to new beginnings. Even though the world continues to deal with the current health crisis, we are all adapting to a new way of living, adopting new practices such as wearing ma
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Gold Standard Certification
2020-11-17
We are happy to announce that we have been approved and recognized with Belize’s Tour Operator Gold Standard Certification. In order to ensure and guarantee safe travel conditions for all our guests and staff m