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Slow Down Weary Go-Getter! This Belize Island Resort Was Designed for You

WebMD contributor Kathleen Zelman has a message for people throughout the world who are in such a perpetual rush, life passes them by. She points to the planet’s rising obesity rate, saying that because we “eat too fast” we endanger our health. Scholars at San Jose University say that eating isn’t our only issue. Faculty […]

Why Belize’s Coco Plum Island Resort Should Be on Your Fall Vacation Shortlist

The Association for Psychological Science (APS) looked at the concept of the popular “shortlist” and determined that it plays an important role in people’s lives these days. Shortlists represent the best of the best—refined lists of possibilities that make a final cut. Consider shortlists composed by folks who want their vacations to be so satisfying, […]

The Ultimate Packing Checklist for Your Belize Vacation

Have you ever over-packed but never worn half the items you brought along? On the other hand, maybe you tend to pack so few items, that you spend half of your vacation shopping. Whichever category you fall into, it’s likely you would benefit from a recent Huffington Post article suggesting using “The 333 Method” for […]

Will Fall 2024 Be the Season You Say Yes to a Lush Belize Island Escape?

There’s a reason that Travel + Leisure magazine has become one of the most reliable sources of travel information since its founding in 1937: This publication can be counted on for editorial and visual excellence. Whether you’re a regular reader or you’re just seeking solid advice about your next vacation, you can rely on Travel […]

Why Summer Vacationing in Belize Keeps Getting Better!

Travel media is all abuzz about Belize being named a top summer 2024 destination. Even a recent CNN online article included Belize on its list of best places to visit this summer. The numerous advantages Belize offers to North American travelers make it an irresistible destination. With direct flights available from several major airports in […]

Non-stop Lobster Awaits at Belize’s 7th Annual Coco Plum Lobster Fest

If you can think of a more decadent, succulent dinner option than lobster, you obviously haven’t eaten enough of this tasty crustacean to qualify you as an objective diner! This delicacy has an interesting history. Once upon a time, lobster was looked down upon as an entrée for poor people, which is why the first […]

Belize Barrier Reef Vacations: Why Stay on the Mainland When a Private Island Gets You Closer?

For travelers whose ongoing missions in life are to spend as much of it in the company of Mother Nature’s aquatic realms, there is no destination in the Western Hemisphere that comes close to the magnificence of the Belize Barrier Reef. Astronauts can spot it from outer space. One interesting fact about the Belize Barrier […]

Barefoot Romance & Island Adventures: Belize Awaits Your Love Story

Journalist Jessica Riga was asked to figure out why romance novels—especially the steamy ones—remain so popular with today’s readers. She quickly learned that the hottest titles are “bright, steamy and no longer hidden away in a bedside drawer.” It seems women are showing a “refreshing lack of shame” she noted! You can probably guess why […]

Coco Plum Island Resort: A 2024 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best All-Inclusive Winner

If numbers fascinate you, the number 12 is worthy of your notice. There were 12 apostles, 12 constellations that drive mainstream and Chinese astrology, and #12 is considered sacred among Christians, Jews, Greeks, and Muslims. Mornings and nights are divided into 12-hour segments, and we measure items in dozens, as you know if you’re in […]

The Best Adults-Only Resort for Couples In Belize

Do you have war stories about going to a tropical resort for rest, relaxation, and romance, only to find little ones splashing in the swimming pool, crying during meals, and generally putting a damper on that the romantic getaway you planned? Let go of that skepticism. The owners of Belize’s upscale Coco Plum Island Resort […]