Should you choose your vacation dates to match a personal event or celebration or let your destination define your holiday window? If you prefer the second option—and you’ve chosen Belize for your next getaway—you’ll want to know what you can look forward to, so you arrive at the ideal time. There are six months left in the year. Need reasons (or perhaps excuses!) to target your visit so you don’t miss an event guaranteed to delight you? Keep reading.
Which of these options grab your imagination?
•Can you come soon? You’ll have your pick of Lobsterfests, the annual celebration that draws international visitors. If you say yes, make booking your stay immediately your priority!
•Patriotism is on display on September 10th when St. George’s Caye Day marks the 1798 defeat of Spanish Forces, and again on September 21st, Independence Day. In honor of 45 years of freedom, streets throughout Belize are filled with high-spirited Belizeans, food stalls, soca and punte music, and parades.
•October 12th marks Dia de la Raza, Indigenous Peoples’ Day. You’ll find block parties, cultural displays, and a continuation of the spirit of pride prevalent throughout the summer.
•Garifuna Settlement Day, a massive public holiday celebrated on November 19th, is known for colorful early-morning boat re-enactments, drumming, punta dancing, traditional foods and endless pride.
• Visit in December to enjoy religious (Christmas) and English (Boxing Day) rituals, parties and community gatherings. You’ll be invited to participate in rituals, Jonkunnu (Brukdown) dancing, parades and more.
Where to stay when all this excitement takes place?
Savvy travelers suggest a balanced getaway that pairs a sojourn at an adults-only island with events you most want to take in. Coco Plum Island Resort makes the ideal base for couples eager to strengthen romantic ties in addition to taking advantage of perks that only an island stay delivers. Once you determine exactly when you would like to come for your visit, make plane reservations and peruse cabana options to see which suits your vacation vibe.
You’ll be happy to know that digs are but one facet of the island’s all-inclusive package, so you’ll have plenty of time to balance onsite fun with off-site events, knowing that meals, local alcoholic beverages, amenities and guided snorkeling tours are included in your stay.
Why not add an additional incentive to your goal of visiting Belize before 2026 ends? Several money-saving deals were recently announced by Coco Plum. These specials are generous enough to offset costs of the itinerary you put together for yourselves, thus even if you’re worried about rising costs back home, these deals may be exactly what you need to justify your escape. Pick the one that calls to you and prepare to have the time of your life!
