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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This Belize Island’s Honeymoon Menu Delights All Couples!
If you’re starting to plan your wedding and intend to follow your big day with a honeymoon, you may wish to share this short quiz with the love of your life before making getaway decisions. You don’t have to share this information with anyone except for each other, but by using this shortlist, you can […]
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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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Small Island. Big Reviews: Belize’s Coco Plum Island Resort Rocks!
Once upon a time, your grandparents chose vacation destinations for reasons that likely don’t resonate with you! Travel was slower. And unless you received a recommendation from Aunt Sue about her experience, you had to rely upon luck. Happily, journalists and bloggers came along, posting observations that detailed properties down to the minutest detail—until consumer […]
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This Island Near Dangriga Belize Is A Must-Visit
Veteran travelers know that the ideal way to spend time abroad is to “change it up” every day. And the further away one goes, the more opportunities come along that add spice, variety, and fun to the most mundane itinerary. What does “change it up” mean? When there is a wealth of things to see, […]
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Why Now Is The Best Time To Book A Coco Plum Vacation for Summer 2023
Your parents were right: The number of benefits you enjoy when you plan well in advance for anything you set out to do in life are unlimited. Whether that applies to scouting out colleges long before fellow students begin or booking the perfect wedding reception venue well ahead of the big day, this advice is […]
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