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Coco Plum Island Resort’s Honors Continue to be Surpassed!

If given the choice, would you rather stay at a resort that’s received endless accolades or one that doesn’t seem to generate much excitement? If you’re like most of us, the more kudos the better—especially when those honors come from both the tourism industry and folks who gush about their fabulous experiences. If you’re looking […]

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 […]

How Many Days Should You Spend in Belize? Take Our Recommendation!

Do you have a lucky number? We recommend the number 8 because Chinese numerology says that people who love to travel should adopt the number because it’s associated with folks who crave exploring and love discovering new things. Does that sound like you? Make Belize your next adventure. Experts recommend 8 days, especially if you […]

How to Plan a Belize Honeymoon with Help from Local Travel Experts

With your wedding on the horizon, you may think that you’ve checked everything off your list of tasks, but if you have left the job of arranging for your honeymoon to the last minute, you may find yourselves in great need of help. Did you know that there’s a specialty in the travel industry called […]

Belize All-Inclusive: Thrilling Adventures Without the Hassle

If you count on websites like Bankrate to keep you in the loop about travel trends, you may have come across one post that bore this alarming headline: “Survey: 77% of travelers plagued by travel problems amid booming seasons.” What’s your reaction to reading this kind of news? Do you panic and call off your […]

Why Americans Are Flocking to Belize Instead of the Caribbean This Year

Is Belize considered part of the Caribbean rim? We cite David Kafka, an investment broker, who explains that “Belize is often considered a Caribbean country in Central America because it has a history similar to that of other English-speaking Caribbean countries,” but if you dig deeper, there’s more to discover. As a former part of […]

Say ‘I Do’ in Paradise: Your Dream Belize Island Wedding

If you are planning a wedding and think offbeat suggestions for venues you’ve run into have been weird thus far, the latest in quirky news may amuse you: “Empty office buildings in the D.C. area are hoping to find new life as wedding venues,” writes journalist Anna Spiegel. She interviewed a developer in the District […]

Vote Coco Plum in the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards and You Could Win a Luxury Viking Cruise

Is there a secret to winning sweepstakes that have captured the imaginations of folks for centuries? There is, say experts who understand why these contests are so intriguing. They don’t require paying entry fees, and they’re so easy to enter, plenty of folks make entering sweepstakes a hobby. What’s the reward? “Well, it’s the thrill […]

A Beginner’s Guide to Scuba Diving in Belize

Is 2025 the year you finally make good on your promise to learn to scuba dive? Good for you. To get started, you’ll want to know that while the capitalized name of this popular aquatic sport is SCUBA (an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus), it’s perfectly acceptable to use lowercase letters, according to many […]

Crave Adventure and Relaxation? No Need to Choose If You Summer in Belize

If you’ve heard that vacations are all about having to make decisions between relaxation and adventure, stop listening to silly rumors—especially if you long to vacation along the Caribbean rim. Some resorts are committed to guests who crave a variety of experiences and if you’re seeking one that is the epicenter of balance, Coco Plum […]