Top 20 Photographs in the Island Expeditions Beauty of Belize Photo Contest

We are excited to unveil the twenty most popular photographs by vote entered into our Beauty of Belize Photo Contest .     Out of these twenty entries, our photo-judging panel had the difficult decision to choose three photographs for the Grand Prize, 2nd and 3rd place in the Island Expeditions Choice Awards.   We were overwhelmed […]

Experiencing the Garifuna Culture of Belize

If you want to immerse yourself into Belize’s unique Afro-Caribbean Garifuna culture, then a visit to the southern Stann Creek and Toledo Districts should be a must do on your itinerary.   The Garifuna people trace their ancestry to West African and indigenous Arawak people.  Around 1635, two Spanish ships carrying West Africans destined for […]

5 Reasons to Visit Placencia, Belize

Placencia is located on a 16-mile long peninsula in southeastern Belize. It boasts miles of golden sand beaches and is known locally as ‘Barefoot-Perfect’.   This laid-back fishing village/beach resort offers top-notch food, accommodations, nightlife and a decent mix of travelers and locals. It is the perfect place to relax, unwind, and enjoy the cultural […]