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10 All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean Where Staying Active Is the Point

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The Caribbean was made for motion — water that begs for a paddle, trade winds that fill a sail, trails that pull you up to a lookout just in time for sunset. These all-inclusive resorts lean into that energy. They’re the places where your day is mapped by dives, hikes, matches, and miles — and […]

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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 […]

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Delta Is Doubling Its Belize Flights From Atlanta for the Holidays

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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 […]

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

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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 […]

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Delta Is Doubling Its Belize Flights From Atlanta for the Holidays

 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 […]
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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.  […]
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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, […]
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This All-Inclusive Private Island in Belize With Overwater Bungalows And Private Butlers Just Got a Makeover

 An overwater bungalow. Private butlers. Personal chefs. Private docks. It’s Belize’s best-kept secret: a tiny, all-inclusive private-island that just got a whole new look. Cayo Espanto, set off the coast of Ambergris Caye in Belize, has completed the first phase of a total makeover, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The hotel, which as a total of […]
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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 […]
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The Best Hotel in Belize City Has a New Look. Here’s Why to Stay There Right Now. 

 The Maya history. The flavors. The culture. The boundless hospitality. If you haven’t been to Belize lately, you’re missing out on one of the most vibrant places to travel to in the Caribbean — and that includes its capital, Belize City.  And if you’re looking for a place to stay, the solution is easy — […]
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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: […]
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The Caribbean’s Best Hot Sauce Comes from Belize

 Beware. No Wimps Allowed. Belizean Heat. These are the monikers that adorn some of the hottest hot sauces you will ever try. But they’re not the hottest. That would be Red Hornet, a sauce so hot even the official tasters at the factory have to take a breather to collect themselves.  Here at Marie Sharp’s […]