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Availability of vaccines for frontline tourism workers welcome news

Vaccination of Belize's Tourism Sector Given Priority

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 members of the National Assembly, police officers, teachers, the judiciary, as well as staff at the Customs and Immigration departments.


Phillip Goldson International Airport in Belize City Opens up October 1, 2020

Flights to Belize 2020 / 2021

How to get to Belize in 2020?  Belize City International Airport, Phillip Goldson International Airport (BZE) opens it's doors October 1st, 2020 to International Flights after the shutdown of COVID-19

Here are some of the main airlines flying into Belize City International (BZE), their schedule, and their scheduled start dates.  Most flight information is pulled from Flight Mapper website.

Main Carriers to Belize:


Discover Belize Part 1 - Visiting the Belize Zoo

This is the first installment of a series of photo blogs for our Discover Belize series. Join us on a photographic journey through Belize as we visit one of the most ecologically and culturally diverse areas in the world.

In this first edition we head inland and visit the Belize Zoo with photographer Malcolm Robertson who documented and shared his adventures with these incredible photographs.


Belize Family Vacation - Best Spring Break and March Trips

Belize is one of the best tropical travel destinations for outdoor-loving family travellers. There are outdoor adventures galore from snorkelling and paddling the Belize Barrier Reef to gliding through the rainforest on a zipline and hiking to secluded waterfalls and swimming in natural pools. Belize is a family travel playground and is an English speaking, child-friendly destination.


Check out our Instagram recap of the Belize Coral Islands SUP trip with Norm Hann 2020:

Belize 2020 Paddle Boarding Trip in Photos

Paddle board expert and instructor Norm Hann and guests recently joined us on the Coral Islands SUP trip. We loved following their adventures as they explored the Southwater Caye Marine Reserve on Belize’s Southern Barrier Reef by paddleboard. We wanted to share some of their awesome videos and images in our latest blog post!


12 Romantic Things to Do in Belize

Belize is idyllic for a romantic getaway with its miles of beaches, idyllic palm-fringed tropical islands, lush rainforests, secluded eco-resorts, and endless natural beauty. It's the perfect destination to create memories, fun adventures, and bond together as a couple.


Belize Bans Single-Use Plastic

In March 2018, The Government of Belize committed to phasing out the use of single-use plastics such as plastic shopping bags, drinking straws, Styrofoam, plastic food utensils, clamshells, flat plates and cups. 

On Jan 14, 2020, the Government of Belize announced the phase-out plan to ban single-use plastics is now officially under the legislation.  This is an important and positive step for Belize to enact this to reduce pollution and protect Belize.


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