North Americans love folklore—especially the Thanksgiving tale of newly arrived Pilgrims sitting down to a meal with members of the Wampanoag tribe. But according to Eryn Dion, writing for the Cape Cod Times, this story isn’t all true. “There was a small feast, but the Wampanoag were not invited, they showed up later.” Why the embellished tale? Because Americans needed “an origin story…the humble tale of 102 Pilgrims forging a path in the New World in search of religious freedom,” explains historian and author David Silverman.
Does knowing that this story was embellished over time bother you? Probably not—after all, getting together with family and friends is at the heart of this annual event. And because Thanksgiving is so important and popular, it’s celebrated in the same way from New England to New Mexico, but traveling abroad has become commonplace for folks eager to escape winter who don’t want to miss out on all the tradition. It should come as no surprise that North Americans head to English-speaking Belize for their November celebrations in droves!
Warm weather and warm hearts make Thanksgiving in Belize idyllic
It must have been chilly on Plymouth Rock when that first Thanksgiving took place, and those pilgrims probably wouldn’t have balked at spending the holiday on a sunny, adults-only, Caribbean island where warm breezes and sun are constants. Guests of Coco Plum Island Resort who return to this hot spot tend to be very thankful for the opportunity.
You won’t miss traditions because a delicious Thanksgiving meal is always served as part of the property’s All Inclusive Snorkel Package, so expect turkey and the traditional side dishes to be served on the big day. And who wouldn’t love to add spa services to their schedules?
Because accommodations are included with packages, you’ll enjoy a romantic haven offering the peace and serenity rarely found back home when kids race through the house fueled by desserts during a typical Thanksgiving get together. Instead, select from onsite aquatic activities and tours customized for enjoyment that can help you work off extra desserts that complete your Thanksgiving meal.
Would you like an early Thanksgiving gift from Coco Plum?
While November is typically the Caribbean’s high season, a current, money-saving Coco Plum special can be yours that covers a discount of $50 per night for guests who get their reservations on the resort’s books immediately. Plus, at Coco Plum, low season rates lasts until mid-December! Not only will you enjoy that holiday meal, but guests get a first look at resort renovations due to be completed by late summer.
Since this resort accommodates so few guests, reserving now isn’t just important but critical if you want to be part of the select few at Coco Plum’s Thanksgiving dinner table. If you hesitate, you could find yourself slaving over a hot stove back home, wishing you had been wise enough to say yes when you had the chance!
