Belize

Central America's only totally English-speaking country offers visitors big things in a small package, including high-quality bargains in ecotourism; the beautiful beaches of Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, and Placencia; Mayan ruins like Altun Ha and Caracol; and of course kick-ass diving/snorkeling (home to the legendary "Blue Hole").

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Best romantic getaways in Belize: Placencia takes the crown

Nestled in the southern part of the country, the 1,500-resident village of Placencia stands out as the romantic getaway of choice. With its 16 miles of golden, sandy beaches bordered by swaying palm trees, it’s a paradise that combines the tranquillity of the Caribbean with the passionate spirit of Central America. Here are a few reasons why Placencia reigns supreme as the top romantic destination in Belize: read post

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The best of Belize

Oli Eva Central America´s only English-speaking country has a population of around 397,000 and is about the size of New Jersey and a little larger than Wales. It´s something of a diamond in the rough whose small package can deliver gifts of wonderful islands, beaches, eco-experiences, and even Mayan archaeological sites — and all with fewer crowds and often lower prices than its neighbors. And here are seven of its highlights... read post

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Snorkeling in Belize is a splendid adventure

Andy Blackledge The 700-mile Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System is the world's second largest, and the 190-mile long Belize Barrier Reef (top) is a part of that. Lying from 980 feet to 25 miles off the coast, with underwater caves, more than 100 types of coral and more than 500 species of fish. Top spots include the Bay Islands of Roatán and Utila, along with Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker. You can also opt to snorkel right off the shore at mainland resort areas like Plasencia. Apart from a…

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South Water Caye one of '5 of the World's Best Spots for Stand-up Paddleboarding'

The 450-odd cayes (pronounced "keys") off this Central American country's Caribbean coast are truly castaway destinations, and while Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker are the best known, even smaller South Water Caye (just 15 acres) to their south boasts an even more "castaway" feel, with fantastic beaching, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and yes, stand-up paddleboarding through lagoons, mangrove channels, and over the Belize Barrier Reef, part of Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the world's…

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John Lamkin March 11, 2012 at 7:38pm

I'll be on beautiful Ambergris Caye BELIZE is a little over a week!

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John Lamkin February 12, 2012 at 3:39am

Does anyone have PR contacts for Belize? Thanks! John
GreenGlobalTravel.com August 25, 2010 at 7:44pm

Our story on Belize music legend Andy Palacio:

GLOBAL CULTURE: Born in Belize, Andy Palacio was the Central American nation's most prominent artist and an activist for the Garínagu people (who are of Carib, Arawak and African descent). After working on Nicaragua's literacy campaign, Palacio returned home and became immersed in the punta rock movement, which blended traditional Afro-Caribbean sounds with influences ranging from jazz and R&B to rock 'n' roll. In 2004 he was appointed Belizean Cultural Ambassador and Deputy Administrator of the National Institute of Culture and History, and devoted himself to the preservation of Garifuna music and culture. In 2007 he formed Andy Palacio and the Garifuna Collective and recorded his masterpiece, Watina, which was named #1 of Amazon's "100 Greatest World Music Albums of All Time" List. Palacio died of a stroke in 2008, but his artistic legacy and sociopolitical influence live on in Belize.
GreenGlobalTravel.com August 25, 2010 at 7:43pm

One of the latest travel deals posted on our site (www.GreenGlobalTravel.com):

TRAVEL DEAL OF THE DAY: Let's face it, Belize is hot in more ways than one, and not especially well-known for being budget-friendly. But the folks at Slickrock Adventures are offering a nice 10% discount on all their Belize treks booked between now and August 31. We're digging their Belize Adventure Week package, which includes 8 nights of eco-resort lodging (some of it on their private island at Long Caye on Glover's Reef), all meals and transfers, kayaking, jungle hikes, exploring sacred Mayan caves, snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing and more. With the discount you save nearly $250 off their normal price of $2395! www.slickrock.com
Kitty J. Pope May 11, 2010 at 2:49am

Please visit AfricanDiasporaTourism.com, a web journal about culture and heritage tourism in places of the African Diaspora worldwide. Great personal travel article on Garifuna people of Belize. Let me know what you think and sign up for the mailing list to stay in the loop.
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Kitty
John Lamkin December 7, 2009 at 4:35am

I also have an assignment for a luxe real estate article in Belize--mainly on Caribbean Coast--any leads appreciated. thanks!
John
John Lamkin October 22, 2009 at 5:41am

Hi, I'll be in Belize this winter. Would appreciate and article leads or lodgings, tours, etc. to review. Thanks,

John