Your Adventure Vacation Awaits at Caves Branch Lodge in Belize The vibrant colors and rich diversity of the jungles of Belize are one of the country’s greatest attractions, but did you know that hidden away in the midst of this pristine beauty, is a luxurious enclave hidden high up in the treetops? Ian Anderson’s Caves Branch Jungle Lodge is...
10 Gorgeous Birds You Are Likely To See On Your Belize Birding Adventure
With more than 600 different bird species recorded in Belize, it can be difficult to decide a top 10 list of the most beautiful. Belize's pristine landscapes of mountain forests, wetlands, offshore islands, rainforests, and jungle make it an ideal location for birds to thrive, including several rare and endangered species.
Common Languages Spoken in Belize
Belize is completely different than all of its neighbors in Central America because English is the official language of Belize. All government communiques, road signs, and official documents in the country are written in English, but in practice, most residents of Belize speak Kriol as their first language. In addition, most Belizeans are fluent in two or more languages.
Fascinating Facts About the Lost City of Xunantunich
Thousands of years ago, the Maya empire stretched from Mexico in the north down to El Salvador in the south. They built enormous stone cities in the middle of the jungle, only to abandon them around the year 900 AD for reasons still unknown to modern archeologists.
The Perfect Honeymoon for Adventure-Loving Couples
Are you looking for a honeymoon that's out of the ordinary? If you're an adventurous pair who like nothing better than tackling a rugged outdoor challenge together, pack your hiking boots and head to Belize. Belize has staked a name for itself as a premier destination site for adventure travel, and it's the ideal location for a honeymoon that...
There’s an Adventure Jungle Treehouse Waiting For You in Belize!
Are you aware of the fact that treehouses have become so trendy, a CNN reporter recently profiled their popularity? See for yourself how sophisticated and luxurious these once-primitive structures have become, and if the urge to stay in one strikes you as being a wonderful idea, how about now? You’re invited to sample the lifestyle of the jungle at...
Belize Wellness Vacation: Retreat. Reset. Recharge. Renew!
“Travel+Leisure” magazine editors were on the cutting edge of vacation tracking in 2018 when they ran a huge profile on the subject of wellness travel. This unique type of vacation was already trending. In just a year, it has grown more popular, which is why hotels and resorts around the globe have jumped on the bandwagon. While the idea...
6 Great Reasons to Treat Your Family to a Belize Adventure Vacation
What’s more gut-wrenching than bundling your kids into boots, coats, mittens and hats to send them off to school in winter than hearing your child plead: “Mom, how come we can’t go on vacation like Bobby’s family? He got to pack a bathing suit and sunscreen and it’s freezing outside!” Of course, you could beat Bobby’s family to the...
Adventure Vacation in the Belize Jungles
If you’re still scratching your head over lyrics the British rock band Jethro Tull performed back in 1974 when the group’s hit record, “Bungle in the Jungle” topped charts, we’re here to enlighten you. According to Wikipedia, this song drew an artful comparison between animals and humans, each fighting to survive in a world gone crazy. Who was responsible...
St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park
Officially known as St. Herman's National Park, this pristine natural area measures more than 500 acres (200 ha) in size and includes several incredible caves. The park is also home to the Blue Hole, sometimes known as the Inland Blue Hole to distinguish it from the Belize Blue Hole located offshore at Lighthouse Reef.