What’s Your AQ? That’s Anniversary Quotient and it measures the lengths to which couples are willing to go to celebrate the day they wed. Some couples go all out. Others not so much – but this is too important an event to skip for many reasons, says Dr. Greg Smalley, vice president of Marriage for […]
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Unwind and Recharge During a Therapeutic Belize Island Vacation
Scientist Matthew Lieberman became fascinated with this question: Why is every human wired to connect with others? Scientific American editors say that this need is so “powerful,” people who don’t make meaningful connections experience both physical and emotional pain. But plenty of Lieberman’s colleagues think society has gone too far. We’re so wired these days; […]
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Stay In One Of Belize’s Top Overwater Bungalows
When travel writer Cassandra Laffey decided to investigate the allure of overwater bungalows, she discovered that these lush oases are nothing new to folks living in the South Seas. Traditional overwater bungalows (floating homes) were home to Polynesian islanders for generations. Today, we consider them exotic and romantic. A clever group of Californians decided that […]
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8 Totally Logical Reasons to Visit Belize Right Now
Has anyone reminded you that life is short and that delaying gratification can leave you with mind-numbing regrets? It’s true, say scientists who don’t recommend acting rashly but agree that delayed gratification isn’t always the best solution. If you’re a workaholic and refuse to make time for vacations that enrich your life and help you […]
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Play Your Cards Right and This Belize Island Escape Could be Yours!
Blogger Ben Schlappig didn’t mean to sound strident when he wrote his “Why I’m Only Planning Last Minute Summer Travel” blog post. Not everyone will agree with his perspective when he states, “travel planning is kind of annoying,” but he travels the world and has had enough experience to have internalized these realities: It’s hard […]
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For the Best Belize Fishing Experience Ever, Keep Reading!
Popular Belize emcee and toastmaster Angel Nunez recalls fishing superstitions he was told as a child. These rituals included throwing baby’s navel scars into the sea to ensure success as seamen, tossing small coins into the ocean on calm days to trigger breezes, and his father told him that by tying nine knots on a […]
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Unplug and Reconnect During Your “Revenge Travel” Getaway!
National Public Radio (NPR) rarely takes a frivolous approach to news, so when its website reported on the wave of revenge travel, the topic begged to be investigated. Even Forbes magazine editors produced an article about this strange-sounding new trend and according to NPR reporter Manuela Lopez Restrepo, it’s a very real movement. “If you […]
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Turn Up The Romance At This Belize Island Resort
There’s a reason the CBS television network decided to resurrect the beloved “Love Boat” TV show concept early in 2022: The scripted dramedy was a “can’t miss” broadcast back in the ‘70s and ‘80s, and even folks denying their fondness for this weekly show rarely missed an episode. You can’t argue with success, which is […]
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Longing to Dive the Belize Barrier Reef? Prepare to be Impressed!
Divers who have been watching news about the deterioration of the planet’s coral reefs due to climate change are likely breathing a sigh of relief after reading this news on the EuroNews.com website recently: Editors are calling the Belize Barrier Reef “one of the most successful coral restoration projects in the world.” Citing collective efforts […]
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Belize in 2023: The Ultimate Thrill Seekers Guide
Why are scholars paying attention to the behavior of thrill-seekers these days? Because the topic is fascinating. Whether you call them thrill-seekers, sensation seekers, adrenalin junkies, or buzz chasers, Covid seems to have brought out a side of travelers that encourages them to take more risks. How do you know where you fit on thrill-seeking […]
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