Jan 4th, 2012 at 9:30AM:
Belize is the only country in Central America with English as the official language. The small country, measuring 180 miles long and 68 miles wide, is a popular vacation destination for tourists whose native language is English. But Belize is good for much more than just lounging in white sand while watching the shimmering teal waves roll in and out while drinks, ordered in English, are ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Adventure Vacation Guide 2012: Belize
Jan 4th, 2012 at 9:30AM:
Belize is the only country in Central America with English as the official language. The small country, measuring 180 miles long and 68 miles wide, is a popular vacation destination for tourists whose native language is English. But Belize is good for much more than just lounging in white sand while watching the shimmering teal waves roll in and out while drinks, ordered in English, are ...Frommer's reveals top destinations for 2012
Oct 25th, 2011 at 2:00PM:
What destination are you dreaming of for 2012? The staff at Frommer's have just unveiled their list of top travel destinations for the coming year. Included in the list is a little something for everyone: large metropolises, secluded beach towns, colorful riverside villas, and more.
But Frommer's didn't just rely on their expert editors and author's for this years list--they also polled ...The Joy of the Unexpected: Embracing the Mislaid Travel Plan
Mar 4th, 2011 at 2:45PM: Lying atop the powdery sands of a brochure-worthy beach soaking up the restorative Caribbean sun; or lying inside the claustrophobic tube of an MRI scanner while being plunged into darkness when the provincial Indian hospital loses power. One is the stereotypical dream vacation, the other just a bad dream. But guess which is the experience you are never going to forget?
I once spent a perfectly ...Cruise lines wage boycott on Belize
Jan 25th, 2011 at 7:00AM:
The cruise port of Belize, known for some of the best scuba diving, an eclectic array of foods and wine, snorkeling or just knowing you have seen the Western hemisphere's longest barrier reef, is in trouble. Not because of environmental issues, severe tropical weather or other problems common to Caribbean ports of call. Belize is suffering from a lack of cruise passengers, a wound-like boycott ...Travel + Leisure names the world's best hotels
Jul 8th, 2010 at 3:00PM: You deserve the very best. You've worked hard, probably played a little hard, and you're ready to reward yourself by splurging on a much-needed gateway. So, where do the best of the best go when they want to escape?
With the help of their readers, Travel + Leisure editors released the 2010 World's Best awards. The lists include everything from airlines to islands, and hotels to cruise ships. ...Top 10 things to taste in Belize
Jul 7th, 2010 at 4:30PM: The Central American country of Belize, still identified on many maps and globes as British Honduras, will not officially turn 30 until next year. However, in less than three decades as a nation, Belize has developed a cuisine all its own based on influences from the Spanish, the Caribbean and the British.
While much of the country's food source comes from the Caribbean Sea, many native and ...Gadling readers compile Belize must-sees
Nov 19th, 2009 at 2:30PM: Gadling would first like to congratulate Dave C., the lucky winner of our Moon Belize giveaway! Dave C. wrote: "I don\'t get the change to do as much diving as I like, but when I can, I won\'t miss it. If in Belize, I would certainly not want to miss the opportunity dive at the Blue Hole. Diving gives me a sense of peace I can't get doing anything else, and the Blue Hole just looks like a ...Talking Travel with Avalon travel writer, Joshua Berman
Nov 17th, 2009 at 1:30PM: Avalon travel writer, Joshua Berman, whose Moon Belize guidebook (8th edition) hit book stands in October, took time from his busy book tour to answer a few questions about travel, writing, and living and breathing idyllic Central America.
Don't forget to enter the Gadling Giveaway of the latest edition HERE (you only have until tomorrow to enter!), or read my glowing review of Moon Belize ...Moon Belize Giveaway
Nov 12th, 2009 at 1:30PM: Gadling is teaming up with Avalon Travel to bring you a great giveaway! A few days ago I reviewed Moon Belize (8th edition), written by Joshua Berman, who is familiar not only with Belize but also Nicaragua and other parts of Central America. This guidebook is the real deal. It has all the information you need to make your Belize holiday one worth remembering.
Now, you can win a free copy of ...The newest edition of Moon Belize is a gem
Nov 11th, 2009 at 5:00PM: The first things that come to mind when I think of Belize: Mayan ruins, world-class diving, bird-watching, and hiking through nature. Sounds like a vacation in paradise, if you ask me - and I'm from Hawaii. Joshua Berman, a travel expert to both Nicaragua and Belize, recently revised the 8th edition of Moon Belize, and the result is a comprehensive, informative guide for any kind of traveler.
...The part of Belize nobody sees: Five reasons not to miss the country's other side
Nov 11th, 2009 at 8:00AM:
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The Caribbean coast of Belize is known the world over for its spectacular scuba diving and snorkeling. In addition to the 180-mile barrier reef just off the coast and the famous dive spot known as the Blue Hole, the Belizean coast features the ...Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre World, travel TV worth watching
Sep 9th, 2009 at 12:00PM: After last Tuesday's debut of Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre World, Travel Channel's expansion of Andrew Zimmern's scope past bizarre food, I pronounced the first episode that highlighted Cuba--and the second one that was an unusual travel though Belize--a smart and successful call.
Perhaps the new Travel Channel executives will pay attention to Aaron's post last month asking them to concentrate on ...Travel Alert! Get to Belize for under $150
Oct 26th, 2008 at 5:00PM: [ Edit: Looks like this one is dead, foks. Congrats to those who booked a ticket --- ed.] I've been sitting on this fare for a few days because I was sure that it was going to evaporate, but here, as I sit in a cafe three days after the fare went live, I stand corrected. American Airlines is offering some pretty outrageous fares down to Belize for this fall and early winter from New York City ...Belize it or not: Living in harmony with M&Ms (monkeys and mosquitoes)
Jul 22nd, 2008 at 9:15PM: You can't visit Central America and not make at least some effort to see the monkeys. That's just wrong. Monkeys are way too cute to be missed. Like Costa Rica, and other countries in this region, Belize is also trying to brand itself as an ecotourism destination. The Community Baboon Sanctuary, a conservation project in which over 200 private landowners in Belize have voluntarily pledged to ...Belize it or not: Caye Caulker; where backpackers outnumber locals
Jul 21st, 2008 at 2:00PM: Isn't this heaven? (Sorry if these photos find you in the middle of cubicle hell.) I took these pictures last week in Caye Caulker, one of the northern islands off the coast of Belize. Most people opt to go to the bigger Ambergris Caye, which is a bit more family friendly, but also more expensive. Caye Caulker is smaller (about 5 miles x 1 mile), cheaper and hence packed with backpackers. The last ...Belize it or not: Getting away from it all
Jul 18th, 2008 at 1:10PM: Greetings from Belize. I took this photo just a few days ago from the plane (hence the quality), during one of my island-hopping trips between Belize City and the island of Ambergris Caye. Check it out. Some guy built a house on a tiny island in the middle of the ocean several miles of the coast of Belize. I think that qualifies as "wanting to get away from it all." Can you imagine bringing all ...Belize it or not: Island-hopping on budget
Jul 17th, 2008 at 7:00PM: Greetings from Belize. If you come to Belize, chances are you'll stay on one of the islands, not mainland. Not only is it easier to find nice beaches on the islands (cayes), but it is much closer to the Barrier Reef. And if you are visiting Belize, you simply must see the reef. Even if you don't dive, the ocean is shallow around here and the opportunities for snorkeling are plentiful. If you're ...Belize it or not: Top Surprizing Things About Belize
Jul 16th, 2008 at 10:30AM: Greetings from Belize.
Those of you who have been to Belize before might not find these surprising, but this is my first time here and they surprised me. Here is a brief laundry list:
The U.S. Dollar is widely accepted. With the Belize Dollar pegged at 2:1 to the U.S. Dollar, it's not surprising. Guess where you should be traveling when the U.S. Dollar is practically worthless? Where they ...Belize it or not: Diving the Blue Hole
Jul 15th, 2008 at 4:00PM: Greetings from Belize.
Yesterday, I made one of my life-long dreams come true. I dove the Great Blue Hole, a submarine cave about 45 miles off the coast of Belize. They say after diving it, divers are usually either utterly disappointed or absolutely blown away. I found it absolutely amazing.
The Great Blue Hole is circular, over 1,000 feet (330 meters) across and 400 feet (120 meters) deep. It ...Belize it or not: Ways to use a golf cart
Jul 13th, 2008 at 11:00AM: Greetings from Belize! In San Pedro, "the big town" on the Belize island of Ambergris Caye, the preferred form of transportation is a golf cart. (Most of the roads are not paved and the main inhabited part of the island is only a few miles long.) Although golf carts don't have seat belts, there are some rules associated with using these things. Most importantly, the first two weeks of each month, ...
