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Turks and Caicos “Open for Business” After Melissa

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The Turks and Caicos Islands are once again fully open for business following the passage of Tropical Storm conditions from Hurricane Melissa. Experience Turks and Caicos, the destination’s exclusive tourism authority, confirmed that operations have resumed smoothly across all islands. Government officials issued an All-Clear notice, allowing for the full reopening of businesses, resorts, and […]

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Caribbean Moment: Finding Serenity in Belize’s Mountain Pine Ridge Forest 

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If you know Belize, you know it’s a whole universe of destinations. Sure, you have the beachy hotspots like Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker.  But venture inland to the Cayo District and you’ll find untold natural wonders: pristine forests, rivers, spectacular Maya ruins and exotic wildlife.  The latest Caribbean Moment takes you into the heart […]

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Copa Is Adding More Flights to Belize 

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In a big boost for South American travelers, Panama’s Copa Ailrines is enhancing its nonstop service to Belize.  Starting in June, Copa will be running flights on both Mondays and Fridays, Caribbean Journal has learned.  That service will be operated on Boeing 737-700 aircraft, and, most importantly, will be operating year-round.  Copa’s hub at Panama’s […]

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The Best Food Tour in Belize Is a Journey Through Ambergris Caye 

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Tio Pil was born here when it was just a fishing village, went to work on the Panama Canal, and came back on his cargo boat. Pil, whose real name was Felipe Paz, helped to bring some of the first travelers to the island of Ambergris Caye in Belize; he was the island’s unofficial father […]


Copa Is Adding More Flights to Belize 

The barman at the Jaguar Bar is happy to tell you the recipe for Jaguar Juice. It’s simple, so he says: One Barrel rum; pineapple juice; and a local liqueur called Nanse that’s made from a Belizean fruit called craboo.  The result is, plainly, delicious; a blissfully exacting balance of natural sweetness and the boldness […]

At These 13 Resorts, You Can Take the Perfect Adventure-Filled Vacation in Belize

Belize, a Caribbean travel destination full of natural wonders that also happens to have some of the coolest adventure resorts on the planet, from top-flight jungle hotels to luxurious river lodges and just about everything in between, whether you’re seeking to dive in to the country’s rich Maya history or experience very different side of […]

Ambergris Caye, Belize Has a Sleek New Hotel With a Rooftop Pool 

Belize’s beloved Ambergris Caye has just welcomed a brand-new hotel to the island: the Watermark Belize, part of the growing Muy’Ono portfolio of hotels.  The new hotel is set in the heart of bustling San Pedro, the country’s most popular beach destination (and the Caribbean’s capital of overwater bars, too). The 70-room hotel is set […]

Why Ambergris Caye, Belize is the Caribbean Capital of Overwater Bars

You can hear the ballad from Palapa halfway across Ambergris Caye; for a moment you swear the voice belongs to Dolly Parton herself.  Palapa is the town’s most prominent stage, hosting a revolving door of talented artists for intimate concerts just about every day of the week. But Palapa isn’t technically in Ambergris Caye’s town […]

This Historic Belize Hotel Just Reopened After a Transformation

A new-look hotel has opened its doors in the heart of Belize City, Belize, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Fort George Hotel and Spa is a transformation of the historic Fort George hotel, one that includes 34 new rooms and suites and a “new, contemporary hospitality experience.” That includes another group of penthouse suites, all […]

At the Falling Leaves Lodge in Belize, a Portal to the Maya World

SAN IGNACIO — There has been some form of settlement on this site for more than 3,000 years, here on a leafy hill above the town of San Ignacio, Belize. In other words, this is no ordinary hill. This is Cahal Pech, a stunning, imposing collection of pyramid and mound structures that form one of the oldest […]

Rum Journal: The Best Rum in Belize

The focus of the rum world has traditionally been eastward. The vast number of distilleries across the islands of the Eastern Caribbean have always dominated the attention of rum consumers and connoisseurs alike, with only Guatemala’s Ron Zacapa and Nicaragua’s Flor de Caña managing to make a significant mark from the western side of the […]

American Airlines Just Added More Nonstop Flights to Belize

Lush jungles, sparkling coral reefs and a pervasive sense of adventure have helped Belize captivate travelers in recent years, with tourism continuing to soar to the destination on the Caribbean coast of Central America.  Now, it’s getting even easier to visit Belize, with several carriers ramping up service — most notably American Airlines.  American just doubled […]