September in Belize After several centuries as a British colony, Belize gained its independence from Great Britain on September 21, 1981. Today, the national holiday is the occasion for two…

What a difference a few centuries make! Once upon a time, the spa was a Roman invention that not only served as a meeting place for men discarding togas but…

Ask frequent Belize visitors to name the foods and drinks they most look forward to eating and drinking when they vacation in what’s fast becoming the Caribbean’s favorite holiday destination…

In Belize, Easter celebrations take place over the entire weekend. The four-day Easter festivities include everything from athletic events to fairs to typical religious services. If you want to celebrate…

Many people believe that the Maya people disappeared along with their ancient empire. In reality, millions of Maya live in modern-day Guatemala, Belize and parts of Mexico today. Through the…

  Do  Not Miss The 2019 Placencia Lobsterfest Traditionally, the summer months had been a slow season for businesses in Placencia, due to the annual lull in tourist arrivals. That…

Sandwiched in between Mexico and Guatemala, Belize is a former British colony that’s widely regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the world. There are plenty of British…

Bandfest 2017 in Orange Walk Brightly colored costumes, soulful music, and amazing food were only a few of the reasons hundreds were in attendance at the 12th installment of Band…

Battle of the Drums in Punta Gorda From November 11-13, 2016, the town of Punta Gorda will play host to the 11th annual Battle of the Drums and Food and…

Photo by Maya Island Air If your weekend activity calendar looks boring, blank or bare and you’re in or around Belize, you owe it to yourself to grab a friend…

The 10th annual Belize International Film Festival to be held in the seaside resort destination of Placencia is now a month away and the media blitz has begun. Filmmakers from…

Celebrating 10 Years Thinking about attending the Belize chocolate festival in 2016? The dates have been set from Friday, May 20, 2016 to Sunday, May 22, 2016. For more information…