belize

Belize is something of an anomaly – a former British colony in the middle of mostly Spanish-influenced Central America, and a Caribbean country at that, too. Gaining independence in 1961, the country dropped its old name of British Honduras in 1964 and officially became Belize. Since then, it has been…

Once known as British Honduras, Belize is a beautiful nation in Central America. With a long coastline on the Caribbean Sea, Belize is well known for its stunning beaches. There are islands like Ambergris Caye as well as coastal resorts with plenty of appeal, so you’ll have lots of choices…

The Maya were a powerful civilization that originated in the Yucatan around 2600 BC and came to full power around AD 250. They lived in an area that stretched from Central Mexico to El Salvador and included Belize. Some believe that the region may have been home to more than…

Occupying one of the last, remaining unspoiled places on earth just south of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Belize is a beautiful Caribbean getaway where tourists can laze away on white sandy beaches, dive in the Western Hemisphere’s largest barrier reef, hike through lush jungle, and explore ancient Mayan ruins all in…

Belize has much to offer travelers, especially those who love the ocean or spending time lounging on a beautiful palm-fringed, white sand beach. It is a gorgeous country that boasts many stunning cays, lush jungles as well as the longest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere. Belize is also a…

With the emerald-hued Caribbean Sea on one side and the vibrant jungles of Central America on the other, Belize is beginning to emerge as a regional jewel. The ancient Mayan ruins and fascinating heritage allow us to explore a bygone era. But on the same day, you can dive into…