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Hilton Honors Is Getting a Major Overhaul for 2026

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Hilton is reshaping its Hilton Honors loyalty program for 2026, making it significantly easier for travelers to earn status — and adding an all-new top tier designed for the brand’s most dedicated guests. The changes arrive as Hilton continues to grow across the Caribbean, where the company now has more than 20 properties open or […]

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Jungles, Jaguars, Reefs and Beaches. Here’s Why Travelers Are Flocking to Belize.  

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The jungles. The beaches. The reefs. The jaguars. If you know Belize, you know there’s nowhere quite like it in the Caribbean: a vibrant, layered destination, one where you can spend the morning in a tree-filled river and the afternoon on the sand; spend one day exploring Maya history and the other at the world’s […]

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This Belize Resort Just Opened a New Cocktail Bar 

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A new cocktail bar has opened at a top resort in Belize, adding a fresh culinary — cultural — dimension to the guest experience. And it’s all about math. The new bar, called Arlie’s, is named in honor of Arlie Petters, a Belizean-American mathematician and professor at Duke University. Petters, who also holds appointments in physics […]

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This Historic Belize City Hotel Just Added 30 New Ocean-View Rooms

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Belize City’s iconic hotel first debuted back in 1953. Now, after a total transformation that concluded last year, it’s rediscovered its mid-century glory with a modern look. Now the Fort George, the signature place to stay in Belize City has just gotten bigger.  The hotel has unveiled 30 new Sea View Premium King Rooms, which […]


This Belize Resort Just Opened a New Cocktail Bar 

The overwater bars of Ambergris Caye. The jungles of Cayo. The beachy charm of Placencia. Belize is as diverse a getaway as you’ll find in the Caribbean, whether you’re looking for rugged adventure or a classic island retreat. And this winter, it’s getting even easier to visit Belize, with Delta planning to double its flights […]

The Perfect Caribbean Beach Bar Just Might Be in This Hidden Town in Belize 

There are fish tacos and there are fish tacos. These are the latter. It’s evening in Hopkins, Belize and the sound of Garifuna drumming fills the packed bar. It’s the second time I’ve been back in two days, with both visits including these mouth-watering, out-of-this-world fish tacos with caramelized onions and a healthy heaping of […]

Curaçao, Belize and St Vincent Are the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Travel Hotspots

Sun, sand and sea are more popular than ever. But that’s just the beginning of the story for a Caribbean region that is hotter than ever: the Caribbean tourism industry continues to soar, exceeding even its pre-pandemic heights. In 2024, the Caribbean welcomed approximately 34.2 million international overnight visitors, marking an impressive 6.1 percent increase […]

Belize Is the Caribbean’s Happiest Country 

Belize has come out on top of the Caribbean as the region’s happiest country, according to the World Happiness Report, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Caribbean country on the coast of Central America was ranked 25th overall in the world, highest of any country in the Caribbean Community.  It’s the first time for the country, […]

Francis Ford Coppola Has a Luxury Caribbean Beach Hotel in an Under-the-Radar Town in Belize

Wine’s not the most common order when your toes are in the sand at the edge of the Caribbean Sea. But here at the Laughing Fish bar, I suddenly found myself ordering a glass of the house cab, followed by fresh-caught fish tacos, peering out at the shimmering blue off the coast of Placencia, Belize.  […]

Exploring the Caribbean's Only Jaguar Preserve in the Jungle of Belize

You may not see one. But they’ll definitely see you. We’re hiking through lush forest, filled with towering trees, flowing rivers and waterfalls, tropical birds and everything from leafcutter ants to wari to tapirs. But the most interesting – and rarest — creature that inhabits the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is also the most beautiful: […]

Hopkins, Belize Is the Best Caribbean Beach Town You’ve Never Heard of 

You hear it in the late afternoon. It starts as a walking beat: one, two, one two. Then it becomes something else, something more powerful. One-two-three one. A percussive pounding, a series of ritual punches that cut through the sea air and find you wherever you are. This is the rhythm of Hopkins, a maritime […]

Major Caribbean Sea Earthquake Causes Shaking in Cayman Islands, Belize

A 7.6-magnitude earthquake in the Caribbean Sea caused shaking across a number of countries in the region on Saturday night.  The quake’s epicenter was about 134 miles southwest of the Cayman Islands in the heart of the Caribbean Sea, according to data from the United States Geological Survey.  It occurred at a depth of 10 […]
About Belize

Belize is where the Caribbean meets Central America — a land of lush jungles, ancient Maya cities, and one of the world’s most spectacular barrier reefs. From the island rhythms of Ambergris Caye to the adventure-rich rainforests of the mainland, Belize offers an unmatched blend of nature, culture, and coastal charm.

It’s a destination where English is widely spoken, the people are warm, and the experiences range from diving the Blue Hole to exploring hidden waterfalls and eco-lodges deep in the jungle.

This is your guide to Belize — with travel news, hotel recommendations, island escapes, and insider tips on where to eat, stay, and explore.