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The latest news from the field, and from our company

Island Expeditions Blog: Notes from the Field

The latest news from the field, and from our company

Sharon Matola and jaguar
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

Belize directions
Covid Test Requirements for International Travel
2021-01-26

Latest Update: July 15, 2022 - this blog will be updated as requirements expand

Belize kayak sunset
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

Island Expeditions Crew
Thank you from the Belize Crew!
2020-10-15

All of us at Island Expeditions have been completely blown away by the response to our Island Expeditions Belize Crew Fundraiser through GoFundMe.  We

Island Expeditions Crew
Go Fund Me Fundraiser for Island Expeditions Staff
2020-09-18

When the press announcement came that Belize would completely close its borders on April 5, 2020 , we were already worried for what might happen to this tiny country so


Blog Archives


Top 5 Best Beaches in Belize

Originally posted: Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Top 5 Butterfly Farms in Belize

Originally posted: Wednesday, June 07, 2017

The 5 Best Viewpoints in Belize

Originally posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017

5 Best Places to Visit in Belize During the Summer

Originally posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Belize in 7 Days

Originally posted: Thursday, May 11, 2017

How To Get To and Around Belize

Originally posted: Tuesday, May 02, 2017

Leading Conservation Work in Belize Since 1987

Originally posted: Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Share Your Belize Trip Photos and Stories

Originally posted: Thursday, April 20, 2017

5 Ways to Explore the Mayflower Bocawina National Park

Originally posted: Tuesday, April 04, 2017

Harpy Eagle Spotted at Bocawina Rainforest Resort

Originally posted: Thursday, March 30, 2017

When is Lobster Season in Belize?

Originally posted: Wednesday, June 14, 2017